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explanationon this page, the various systems of hoenn will be outlined. more comprehensive explanations can be found in their respective threads, which are linked under each section. please note, that these systems are not required to use during your stay in hoenn! many of these systems are voluntary and are not required to use as a roleplayer, unless a particular event or activity or purchase calls for them. obtaining pokemonwild threadsthe main method of capturing pokemon is by creating "wild threads". wild threads are divided into two kinds: solo wilds and duo wilds.
solo wilds consist of your character searching for a pokemon in a location (click here: spawn list) to catch. gachaponanother way to "catch" pokemon is via the gachapon system, where you are rolled three random pokemon in exchange for money. trading and giftingon hoenn, you are allowed to trade and gift pokemon with other members. there are only a few restrictions, but for the most part, members are able to freely trade among each other. of course, you can not trade with yourself! safari zonewith every new event (usually every 1-2 months), the pokemon featured in the safari zone will change. swarms
sometimes, a swarm of pokemon will appear on hoenn. these are time-limited events, where one must roll and fulfill a piece of criteria in their in-character post to possibly catch a pokemon. black marketfor those with extra money to spare, or an abundant amount of pokemon they have no use for, the black market is ideal. reward granting featuresmissionsmissions are oppotunities for you to immerse your characters in the setting and/or faction-based roleplay.
in other words, team rocket affiliated characters and league affiliated characters can embark on missions that further the goals and desires of their respective organizations.
however, not all missions revolve around faction conflict. instead, they may help your characters explore the world of hoenn in creative ways, while also rewarding you handsomely for taking the trouble to embark upon them. gardenspurchasing a pail from the site shop will grant your characters access to a garden. gardens are played-based, meaning all of a player's characters can make use of a garden.
however, do note, some berries can not be purchased by a character until they have an adequate amount of infamy. curry systemthe curry system has now been revamped into a communal curry event! ever so often, a communal curry will coincide with an event cycle, allowing each of your characters to submit a single thread of significance. no purchase of any kind is necessary to participate. pokemon contestsstrive to become one of the region's top coordinators by performing stunning choreography with your Pokemon.
the region is well known for its contest circuit— and in times of despair, hoennians flock to these performances to feel inspired and hopeful. pokejobsinspired by the mechanic in pokemon sword & shield, your characters can send their pokemon to help complete jobs all around hoenn.
these jobs can be found in the job board. each job may feature a specific limitation, such as requiring pokemon of a certain type. exhibitsonce your character reaches 25 INFAMY, they can create an exhibit. inspired by old aquarium flash games and poketch, exhibits are ways for your characters to showcase their favorite pokemon.
furthermore, exhibits allow you to post within their threads once per day as a way to earn pokedollars incrementally without the need of engaging in other threads. research threadshoenn possesses many mysteries awaiting discovery. discovery by you! if your character would like to research, discover or invent something, you may be offered this chance in the form of research threads.
research threads are often granted to characters and players as a reward from an event or directly from staff. as a note, these threads are often slow burn and stretch across many months or even a year. battling mechanicsmega evolution, z-moves, ultra burst, terastallizationon hoenn, mega evolution and z-moves have been incorporated into the narrative in a particular way. furthermore, gigantamax pokemon formes have been made into additional mega evolutions in this setting. lastly, terastallization has found its way onto hoenn. a guide to accessing and using this new mechanic can be found in the terastal phenomenon thread. sygna suitssygna suits, a feature inspired by pokemon masters ex, is a new feature in hoenn. mechanic compatibility tableavatarsin hoenn, some legendary pokemon are able to bestow powers onto humans. due to hoenn's turmoil, these legendary pokemon have sided with trainers in order to have a stake in the fate of the region. 1it makes sense in-character.2the timing is right in accordance with the site plot, etc.3the player is a consistent presence on the site, active across an extended period of time, and is a good community member.4the player demonstrates maturity, open-mindedness, and reliability.5preferably, the player demonstrates a strong understanding of the basics of storytelling and is able to put them into practice (e.g. plots, pacing, development, etc.).6staff have the resources to create scenarios and boons related to the granting of avatarship.please note, if a character goes inactive or is archived, avatarship is removed. furthermore, it is not always public knowledge that a character is an avatar. more information can be found in the canons thread. |