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THE FIRST WAVE: PRELUDE SIGN-UPS
POSTED ON Jul 6, 2024 8:58:27 GMT
[nospaces] [attr="class","omgen"] [attr="class","omgentop"]THE FIRST WAVE: PRELUDE  [attr="class","omgenmid"] SCHEDULED RUNNING PERIOD: JULY IC - AUGUST [player]https://file.garden/ZXZrnWMYuz15frfJ/HOENN%20MUSIC/HEAVY%20RAINFALL.mp3[/player] [break] 🎼 Heavy Rainfall – Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Original Soundtrack SCENARIO
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IN AUGUST, LEYLINES SHIFT INTO THE SEAS DUE TO FATED ENCOUNTERS. Your collective disruption has pushed the frenzied PRIMAL KYOGRE to rush toward SOOTOPOLIS CITY, incensed and driven by a desire to return to the CAVE OF ORIGIN.[break][break]
The leviathan's cataclysmic charge is taken advantage of by Commissioner dahlia goode's government. Hoping to control the KYOGRE and retake Sootopolis, forces are dispatched by the League.[break][break]
War erupts in the seas as Rocket Boss declan walsh and his syndicate retaliate. Defenses are forged hurriedly in response to Kyogre's imminent arrival and League forces, while offenses are quickly dispatched to MOSSDEEP CITY. Kanto's Team Rocket branch, headed by Ulysses Monroe, supply their own troops to Sootopolis City to assist with defense.[break][break]
Meanwhile, several members of Hoenn's Team Rocket join Kanto's in a surprise offensive against PETALBURG CITY hoping to claim some territory in midst the chaos.[break][break]
In the hour before Kyogre's inevitable impact, what will your characters do?
PRELUDE THREADS
IN THIS PRELUDE TO WAR, you will sign up with a MAX TWO CHARACTERS for a Prelude Thread for either SOOTOPOLIS or MOSSDEEP or PETALBURG.[break][break]
DEPENDING ON WHICH WARFRONT you choose, various PRELUDE SCENARIOS will be available sign-up for. These prelude scenarios will eventually lead into a MAIN EVENT similar to that of a moderated raid (subject to change).[break][break]
THE BATTLE OF PETALBURG CITY will have its own main event, while BATTLE OF MOSSDEEP and BATTLE OF SOOTOPOLIS will likely have a shared main event.[break][break]
These Prelude Threads are designed to tailor and cultivate personal narratives for your characters. Subsequently, these personalized preludes will allow writers to better set the correct tone leading up to the war.[break][break]
You will be able to sign-up for Prelude Threads with writing partners that you select. The Main Event is where more writers and their characters will be able to mingle and interact. If you do not have writing partners planned, do not worry! I can match you with other unpaired writers.[break][break]
After signing-up and when it is time, shiv will create the Prelude Thread for you, featuring setting information, prompts (some may be unique), and more.[break][break]
Lastly, to set the tone of this new arc, the OUTCOMES OF THE WARFRONTS ARE LARGELY PREDETERMINED. These outcomes will be outlined below.
QUALIFYING[break]FOR THE MAIN EVENT
THIS PRELUDE EVENT is important to set the stage for the MAIN EVENT scheduled afterward. For this reason, completion of your Prelude Thread will determine whether or not you can participate in the main event.[break][break]
If you do not complete your Prelude Thread within the time allotted, you will not be able to write in the Main Event.[break][break]
The Pokemon that you sign-up with will also be carried into the Main Event. If your Pokemon faint in your Prelude Thread, they can not be used in the Main Event. However, this restriction will not apply to mechanics such as Mega Evolution, Z-moves, etc.
WARFRONTS & SCENARIOS 
THE LEAGUE & KYOGRE APPROACH THE CRATER CITY. Violent waves crash against the ancient white stone as Team Rocket stations troops around the city's perimeter. The Rocket Submarine dives out of harm's way and rough winds and rain diminish visibility, especially for those on the turbulent seas. As violence bloodies the waters, Sootopolis prepares for disaster.
PREDETERMINED OUTCOME: IT'S COMPLICATED[break][break] LINK TO MAP
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SIGN-UP TEMPLATE
[blockquote][h1]BATTLE OF SOOTOPOLIS SIGN-UP[/h1]
[h2]THE FIRST WAVE PRELUDE[/h2]
[b]OOC NAME:[/b][break]
[b]CHARACTER:[/b] @tag[break]
[b]FACTION:[/b] league or rocket or civilian[break]
[b]SCENARIO:[/b] A OR B?[break]
[b]PREFERRED PARTNERS, INCLUDING OPPONENTS IF PVP?:[/b] tags[break]
[b]POKEMON PARTY (MAX 6)[/b] select six pokemon and include information about their movesets here; you do not need to lock-in pokemon and movesets until your first post; these pokemon will also follow you to the main moderated event. it is heavily advised to bring at least one water-type pokemon.[break]
[b]NOTES/COMMENTS:[/b] write down what kind of narrative beats you'd like to hit in this thread, setting (e.g. sea, island, ship), etc.
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BATTLE OF MOSSDEEP
TEAM ROCKET'S TROOPS LAND ON MOSSDEEP'S BEACHES. However, the battle will be hard fought. Under Gym Leader Gwyar Wledig's watch, Mossdeep's trainers have become a formidable force. However, the city is battered by abnormal weather conditions. Heavy rainfall from Primal Kyogre's approach is intermittently disrupted by Orichalcum Sunlight and Electric Terrains...
PREDETERMINED OUTCOME: LEAGUE VICTORY[break][break] LINK TO MAP
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SIGN-UP TEMPLATE
[blockquote][h1]BATTLE OF MOSSDEEP SIGN-UP[/h1]
[h2]THE FIRST WAVE PRELUDE[/h2]
[b]OOC NAME:[/b][break]
[b]CHARACTER:[/b] @tag[break]
[b]FACTION:[/b] league or rocket or civilian[break]
[b]SCENARIO:[/b] A OR B?[break]
[b]PREFERRED PARTNERS, INCLUDING OPPONENTS IF PVP?:[/b] tags[break]
[b]POKEMON PARTY (MAX 6)[/b] select six pokemon and include information about their movesets here; you do not need to lock-in pokemon and movesets until your first post; these pokemon will also follow you to the main moderated event. it is heavily advised to bring at least one water-type pokemon.[break]
[b]NOTES/COMMENTS:[/b] write down what kind of narrative beats you'd like to hit in this thread, setting (e.g. beach, sea, city, etc.), etc.
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BATTLE OF PETALBURG
AIDED BY ULYSSES MONROE AND HIS KANTONIAN ROCKETS, Hoenn's Team Rocket's assault on Petalburg City is ruthless and rapid. The slight scent of salt is replaced with blood. As hordes of Zigzagoon and Taillow flee from platoons of Rocket-made Genesect the city rumbles—literally. Beneath your feet, quaking earth inspires terror. Unexpected forces soon befoul the warfront before the innocent and the warring are embroiled in chaos.
PREDETERMINED OUTCOME: ROCKET VICTORY[break][break] LINK TO MAP
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SIGN-UP TEMPLATE
[blockquote][h1]BATTLE OF PETALBURG SIGN-UP[/h1]
[h2]THE FIRST WAVE PRELUDE[/h2]
[b]OOC NAME:[/b][break]
[b]CHARACTER:[/b] @tag[break]
[b]FACTION:[/b] league or rocket or civilian[break]
[b]SCENARIO:[/b] A OR B?[break]
[b]PREFERRED PARTNERS, INCLUDING OPPONENTS IF PVP?:[/b] tags[break]
[b]POKEMON PARTY (MAX 6)[/b] select six pokemon and include information about their movesets here; you do not need to lock-in pokemon and movesets until your first post; these pokemon will also follow you to the main moderated event.[break]
[b]NOTES/COMMENTS:[/b] write down what kind of narrative beats you'd like to hit in this thread, setting (e.g. route 104, city, in a building, etc.), etc.
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MP SYSTEM
MERIT POINT (MP) SYSTEM
AN ADJUSTED VERSION OF THE MERIT POINT SYSTEM will be deployed in this event. Merit Points will not determine the outcomes of these battles.[break][break]
This time around, the MP system will be used to encourage narrative development, conflict, tone and themes.[break][break]
Your single Prelude Thread (or two, if you sign-up with two characters), will be the only way to earn MERIT POINTS for this event.
FAQ / PVP HELP
BELOW, frequently asked questions and their answers have been provided. Click on the SPOILER tag to reveal the questions.[break][break]
WHY DO LOSSES PROVIDE MORE POINTS THAN WINS? HOW WERE THE NEEDED TOTALS DETERMINED?One reason why losses provide more points to alleviate or balance particular tensions in roleplay OOCly and ICly such as ego and point gain. However, the values have been determined after consider the playstyles of participating players, their activity, and the number of League vs Rocket.[break][break] Remember, there are other ways to gain points in your threads apart from the outcome of a battle. Furthermore, you can consider the invisible contributions of faction NPCs such as officers, rangers, and grunts fighting alongside your characters on the battlefield.[break][break] WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS IN BATTLE?A Pokemon battle can be a traditional combat between two Pokemon and their trainers. However, you can consider the following to spice your combat up:[break][break] [attr="class","ynospace"] - varying the number of Pokemon out on the field (2v2, 3v1, etc.).
- using the environment (using cover, throwing objects, causing obstructions).
- every post does not need to have a pokemon battle element to it. consider pauses in battle for dialogue, reflection, etc.
- consider varying the environment of battle (e.g. on a rooftop, in the sky, during a chase).
- your characters may attempt to physically attack each other.
- any weapon use must be okayed with your rp partner; however, remember, pokemon are always more effective than humanmade weapons.
- consider verbal arguments, contests of morality conveyed through dialogue, pleas and condemnation, etc.
[break][break] WHAT CAN A WIN LOOK LIKE?Apart from defeating your opponent's Pokemon, "winning" can encompass a variety of narrative beats. For example, securing or sabotaging an objective, stealing a prized possession, triumphing over another's philosophy/taking a higher moral ground, defeating someone's NPC "underlings/grunts", etc.[break][break] WHAT CAN A LOSS LOOK LIKE?Losing can encompass a variety of narrative conclusions. Apart from all or some of your characters' Pokemon fainting, one can consider options such as retreat, being unable to escape, becoming too injured to carry on.[break][break] WHAT IF MY RP PARTNER DEFAULTS/GHOSTS/AFKS?If your RP partner has defaulted, please let shiv know. You will be able to choose the outcome in collaboration with your remaining partners if applicable. Other solutions or workarounds can be forged.[break][break] WHAT IF I DON'T WANT MY CHARACTER'S IDENTITY TO BE GIVEN AWAY?"Wear a mask."[break][break] I'M HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY RP PARTNER. WHAT DO I DO?First, give them the benefit of the doubt and try to communicate with them. If communication does not work, message staff and we will try to mediate or deliberate on an issue or outcome.
RULES & GUIDELINES GENERAL RULES
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES.[break][break]
[attr="class","ynospace"] - PRELUDE THREADS must have a minimum of 5 POSTS EACH to count as a COMPLETED.
- More than two characters can be in a Prelude Thread; however, your character must reach 5 posts so they can receive MP for completion.[break][break]
In these threads, WINS, LOSSES, or TIES can either be assigned per faction (e.g. League win; Rocket loss) or on an individual basis (e.g. in a thread involving four people, there are two winners, two losers, with varying faction allegiances). - You are not confined to raid battling limitations for these threads (e.g. you can use more than one move per post, etc.). Just ensure that you COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR RP PARTNER(S).
- A Pokemon death requires consent from the all involved players.
[break][break][break][break] PVP-CENTRIC GUIDELINESTHE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES are focused on the player versus player aspect. These rules have been created to ensure the smoothest running of this event from my side and to keep into account, the enjoyment of all roleplayers and of the hobby itself.[break][break] [attr="class","ynospace"] - For Prelude Threads, it is encouraged that PARTNERS RESPOND IN A TIMELY MANNER of it being their turn. This deadline can be flexible if your partners agree to leniency; however, if there is no communication or follow-up, the remaining partners may either decide what kind of outcome will follow in their thread, or leave it for shiv to decide.
- Let's say you're in a situation where it is almost the Prelude Event's deadline and you're almost done writing your post. However, you've crashed your car, your cat is having a severe case of IBS, your rent is due, and you're mentally exhausted. Can you have an extension? That depends.[break][break]
If your thread partners do not agree to it, or there is a pattern of inability of not meeting the deadline, then staff will default you. There is no shame. Real life is more important and there will be more merit point events! - Avoid godmodding, meaning taking control of another player's character or Pokemon during roleplay. This is sometimes called powerplaying. Examples and tips can be found here: FORUM ROLEPLAY: POWERPLAY.[break][break]
POWERPLAYING INVINCIBILITY can be committed in various ways: an unwillingness to get hit and an unwillingness to miss. - Unless plotted out beforehand, it ICly makes sense, or your character and their Pokemon have been outstrategized or outsmarted entirely, try to allow some GIVE AND TAKE in your battles. This means, battles should have highs and lows, hits and misses, for all involved. Characters and their Pokemon are not perfect.
- I will NOT TOLERATE complaints revolving your IC-opponents' perceived levels of power, disparity of power, a player's experience in battle RP and more.[break][break]
Even if they are seasoned trainers ICly, possess legendary or mythical Pokemon, or are avatars, you can still create meaningful narratives in this event and your threads. You and your characters are not helpless. - If you find your ego being bruised or anxiety rising to a level you can not manage, there is no shame in FORFEITING or LEAVING THE EVENT.
- Avoid labeling other characters' moves, actions, behaviours with certainty (e.g. Player of Character A writing that Character B is being desperate). Understand that players may not have their character "perform optimally" because characters make human mistakes/the player may be generously granting you openings while providing space for narrative progression.
- Considering parameters set by particular past mediations and social contracts, I will NOT TOLERATE OOC drama/relationship complications/conflict disrupting the event.[break][break]
I will REMOVE PLAYERS who instigate or dwell on it OOCly. Inevitably, your characters will be in the same areas. You must let go and move on. - If you need assistance with battle RP, progressing conflict narratives in creative manners, etc., feel free to ASK FOR HELP! You can do this in Discord or through a private message to me, SHIV.
- Mod deliberations are final.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
[attr="class","ynospace"] - For these Prelude threads, it is encouraged that PARTNERS RESPOND WITHIN 48-HOURS of it being their turn. This deadline can be flexible if your partners agree to leniency; however, if there is no communication or follow-up, the remaining partners may either decide what kind of outcome will follow in their thread, or leave it for shiv to decide.
- Let's say you're in a situation where it is almost the 48 hour deadline and you're almost done writing your post. However, you've crashed your car, your cat is having a severe case of IBS, your rent is due, and you're mentally exhausted. Can you have an extension?[break][break]
That depends. If your thread partners do not agree to it, or there is a pattern of inability of not meeting the deadline, then staff will default you. There is no shame. Real life is more important and there will be more Merit Point events in the future!
DEADLINE SIGN-UP DEADLINE
THE SIGN-UP DEADLINE IS BELOW. However, these Prelude Scenario Threads may be started before the deadline.
PLEASE NOTE, that it is highly likely that the Prelude Scenario Threads will have a deadline of JULY 27TH, 11:59PM PST.
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Prepare for the incoming incursion, or find a way to escape the chaos. As part of their emergency response, civilians and Rocket guards have been relocated into the Cave of Origin, a consecrated cavern said to "be the place where life begins". Here, the terastal crystal infection has spread. Brilliant crystals smother everything in sight, jutting out from the walls and ground.[break][break]
The League and Team Rocket clash on the violent ocean waters by ship and on surrounding islands or sandbanks. League and Rocket ships hide cyphers for important intel, while also holding equipment, troops and Pokemon to attack the enemy—or stall Kyogre's approach.[break][break]
Attempt to evacuate Mossdeep City or seek refuge in a designated shelter. Trainers affiliated with the League attempt to fend off any Rockets that manage their way into the city, while assisting those in need. As the puzzling weather rages on the island city, unexpected complications further expose the fragile balance of the region.
Either on the coast of Mossdeep or the surrounding turbulent sea, engage in conflict (or its build up or aftermath). However, some battles may be waged within the Mossdeep Space Center. Thanks to 
Attempt to survive the sudden attack on Petalburg City as Team Rocket and League forces clash. Evacuations are ordered by the League, but fear-filled earthquakes continuously impede both battles and escapes. Such horror inspires new breath in still lifes... while a couple of Hoenn's protectors attempt to assist those in need.
Team Rocket and the League battle on Route 104 and within the borders of Petalburg City. Kanto Rockets join hands with Hoenn's own—and their ruthless approach to battle allow the crime syndicate to make swift and consequential inroads into the western coast. Resources in Petalburg are seized: Key Stones, Devon Parts, general warfare intel, and more.[break][break]
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