Natures for Role Playing

[eraizaa]

I was thinking we this would be a perfect place to apply Pokemon Natures. Although I think they should be randomized for each Pokemon and make them permanent, maybe you guys might vote that the trainers should get to choose them.

Anyway...

While the Nature of the Pokémon wouldn't affect the damage they do, it should affect the way the Pokémon behaves, and the rangers should pay attention if the Pokémon stays in character or not. You know, role playing the Pokémon’s personality.

They should get some sort of bonus for applying the Pokémon’s personality on the role play and penalties for ignoring it.


Here are some suggestions of how Natures could affect the Pokemon's behavior, the battles, and the bonuses:



Hardy- (Courageous and Daring) This Pokémon should be more prone to give everything it’s got and not be afraid of anything. It might also be likely to run towards incoming attacks to use those attacks to its advantage somehow so it might be a bit less likely to dodge. This kind of Pokémon should be a bit more creative when using surroundings due to its daring nature. It doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or added moves.

Lonely- (Sad without companionship) This Pokémon requires support from its trainer. It's likely to do better if the trainer cheers for it and to careless if the trainer remains silent. It should do great in when teamed with another Pokémon and give it all when helped by a team move such as Helping Hand, Acupressure, Follow Me, etc. It should refuse to battle if somehow it feels betrayed by its partner or trainer. It prefers using its level up moves rather than the added ones, but it will attempt one or two added moves in a battle.

Brave- (Courageous) This Pokémon won't be easily intimidated and won't back away from a fight. However, it's not necessarily daring. Just because it's brave it doesn't mean it's dumb or accident prone. However, this Pokémon might have a bit of conflict when its partner or its trainer cowards or if they don't believe in this Pokémon’s capabilities. It doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or added moves.

Adamant- (Stubborn) This Pokémon is immune to persuasion. It'll be likely to ignore Encore, Taunt, Follow Me, Covet, Attract, Captivate, and moves of that sort. In fact, it might make this Pokémon more determined if someone uses those moves on it. Still, if it does fall for one of those moves, then those moves will be especially effective on this Pokémon. It probably won't admit it's under an attack's effect and will willingly let itself deeper into the said effect. It's also likely to ignore the trainer if the Pokémon feels the trainer's suggestion isn't the best (this could be a possible penalty if the member's post requires one). This Pokémon isn't a good team player. It really hates using added moves except for BMs.

Naughty- (Badly Behave and Mildly Indecent) This Pokémon will be prone to disobey the trainer (as a penalty) or it will aim at the target's face, behind, and possibly at the target's mouth if it's opened. The trainer could get creative by treating this Pokémon as a child and/or using reversed psychology on it. This Pokémon might be hard to deal with, so Rangers should go easy on a trainer using one. It doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or added moves.

Bold- (Show off) This Pokémon should be more prone to give everything it’s got, not be afraid of anything, and be risking/accident prone. It might also be likely to run towards incoming attacks to dodge at the last second and strike the opponent head one, so, it will not be as likely to dodge. This kind of Pokémon should be a bit more creative when using dangerous surroundings because it has a need to show that it's brave and daring. It doesn’t mind using its level up moves or BMs, but it loves using the added ones.

Docile- (Silent and Obedient) This Pokémon would never disobey its trainer and will try to please him/her even when if its health won't allow it. This Pokémon’s trainer should be considerate and more aware of his/her Pokémon’s health as it may get itself KO'd while trying to obey. Rangers should be very strick on a trainer using this Pokemon. Still, it is good for making complex combos. It doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or added moves.

Relaxed- (Does not feel anxiety or worry) This Pokémon isn't good for making complex combos. It'll probably just do the first attack it’s told if it thinks the combo is too complex for it. It'll be very unlikely to fall for Encore, Taunt, Follow Me, Covet, Captivate and moves of that sort (except maybe Attract). It will also be likely to ignore Worry Seed. The Pokémon will ignore the trainer if the trainer puts too much pressure on it. It doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or added moves.

Impish- (Mischievous) This Pokémon will get bored and ignore the trainer if the trainer's commands tend to be too straight forward. This Pokémon likes to do really complex combos and loves doing tricky moves. It easily masters non-damaging moves other than Attract, Captivate, Encore, and Charm, and it won't give its all when doing damaging moves unless it feels that it’s about to give the last blow. It loves the idea of placing the target in an embarrassing scenario. This member should get a good bonus for placing traps or making pranks; suggesting these to the Pokémon should also make it snap out of Taunts and Encores. It doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or added moves, but rather non-damaging moves over damaging ones.

Lax- (Lazy, Doesn't feel anxiety or worry) This Pokémon isn't good for making combos. It'll probably just do the first attack it’s told if it thinks the combo is too complex for it. It'll be very unlikely to fall for Encore, Taunt, Follow Me, Covet, Captivate, Attract and moves of that sort. Sleep moves will work well on this Pokémon. It won't give its best all the time as it's not that motivated. It'll respond better if the trainer offers a reward for a job well done. Be warned, this Pokémon is completely vengeful about having its rest and relaxation be disturbed. It'll act viciously to whatever or whoever is responsible for disturbing it. It really hates to use added moves except for BMs.

Timid- (Shy) This Pokémon won't dare show off and it doesn't do combos at all. It prefers to attack from the distance. It'll probably panic and attack an incoming Pokémon with more force than if the target were further away. However, this Pokémon is extremely cautious and is very likely to dodge most attacks. Since this Pokémon doesn't like battling much, it'll perform moves that'll get it outside of battle (Baton Pass, Explosion/Selfdestruc, Memento, U-turn, etc) better than any other moves. It's a plausible penalty for this Pokémon to use moves like those if it gets too scared. This Pokémon does not like company and won’t do well when partnered. It doesn’t enjoy using added moves including BMs.

Hasty- (Impatient) This Pokémon prefers straight forward battling and will tend to act on its own if the trainer commands more than one non-damaging move. It prefers to attack head on rather than from the distance and it’s very vengeful on anyone who either hurt it or delayed it. It’ll fall blindly for any Taunts but will ignore completely any Encore on a non-damaging move. This Pokémon does require to be praised by the trainer for a job well done. It prefers to use level up moves and BMs. It has nothing against added moves, but having it do a level up move instead of an added one is a plausible penalty if one is needed.

Serious- (Dedicated, Humorless) This Pokémon will always obey if the trainer acts serious as well. With this Pokémon, it’s better for it and the trainer to be on the same page at all times as it might become puzzled if the trainer suggests something it doesn’t expect. This Pokémon doesn’t like overdoing anything but it will always give its best. Since this Pokémon is completely self-aware, it won’t try to do anything it can’t do and it will become mad if the trainer insists on something it doesn’t want to do. This Pokémon is likely to ignore Attract, Captivate, Charm, and Encore, plus it’s really likely to ignore the secondary effects of Outrage, Thrash, and Petal Dance. Its ability to be a team player depends on how compatible it is with the partner’s personality. It dislikes level up moves

Jolly- (Happy and High Spirited) This Pokémon is very optimistic and seems to enjoy almost everything. It believes in itself and in others so it’s a perfect team player. It’ll be delighted to use team moves or to do something for others. It’s a master of charming moves (Attract, Captivate, Charm, Tickle, etc) and it’s hard for to bring this Pokémon’s spirit down. However, this Pokémon might be really sensitive to what its own trainer has to say. It doesn’t require cheering, but cheering for it wouldn’t hurt either. This Pokémon is likely to make friends with the wild Pokémon, even while in battle, so having the trainer ask his/her Pokémon to act nicely might increase the chances of a capture very slightly, but it should also decrease the chance of a wild Pokémon to run away. This Pokémon tends to be very aware of others’ capabilities so it’s very unlikely for it to KO a wild Pokémon. It doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or added moves.

Naïve- (Inexperienced and Trusting) This Pokémon is usually obedient, but it’s not so good at making combos. When commanded to do combos, it might skip the non-damaging moves or any move in the combo the Pokémon doesn’t really see the point in using. However, it’s perfect for 2on2 battles as it’ll play along with whatever its partner starts. Also, this Pokémon will hardly ever fall for Taunt, Covet, Attract, Encore, Charm, Captivate, Fake Tears, and moves of the sort as it doesn’t get them. On top of that, even when sick or tired, this Pokémon will give it its best shot as it’ll still expect its moves to be at full power; the trainer should stop the Pokémon from doing this however. This Pokémon requires lots of encouragement and coaching from its trainer because at times it might even forget it’s in a battle or will allow the opponent to get too close as it tends to not expect attacks. It prefers using BMs, but it doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or other added moves. However, it might not perform the other added ones as well as BMs or level up moves.

Modest- (Humble and Moderate) This Pokémon will refuse to do Contest Styled battling. It prefers everything simple and well balanced. It likes battles to have little to no tricks and to use mainly level up moves and BMs.

Mild- (Peaceful and Easy-going) This Pokémon’s level of obedience is very good, although it will dramatically drop if the trainer acts harshly in anyway, including towards the opponent. It loves to get encouraged by the trainer, but it tends to be afraid hurting the target too bad. This Pokémon does perform combos excellently and is compatible to team with any other nature. It doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or added moves.

Quiet- (Silent and Shy) This Pokémon won't dare show off and it doesn't do combos at all. It prefers to attack from the distance, but it won’t panic when facing an incoming Pokémon; it’ll rather flinch, use Teleport, use a move that’s altered if the user is attacked (Counter, Destiny Bond, Avalanche, etc.), or on rare occasions it might use Roar or Whirlwind. The trainer must keep this Pokémon on its toes to keep that from happening, however, if it happens, the Pokémon will accept that fact that it must do battle in these conditions. One thing to note about Quiet Pokémon is that they are always paying attention to everything and are really focused during the battle. They will study the opposing Pokémon and tend to always aim at whatever seems to be the Pokémon’s weak spot (“It’s always the quiet ones”). Still, when attacking from the distance, this Pokémon is extremely cautious and is very likely to dodge most attacks. It does not like company but it won’t complain about it either and might do well when partnered. It doesn’t enjoy using added moves including BMs.

Bashful- (Silent and Reserved) This Pokémon will usually obey unless it feels bad for some reason. Either way, it won’t show emotions or complain. However, when disobeying, all this Pokémon will do is retreat or sit there and do nothing. It’s an excellent team player and nice for making combos. It might have preference when using its level up moves or added moves, but it won’t let you know what it is. Whether it prefers using one or the other is secretly randomized by the Ranger and the member should just pay attention to the way the Pokémon behaves. This could make for a good bonus if the trainer notices or a penalty if the trainer doesn’t get it after a few tries.

Rash- (Impulsive and Reckless) This Pokémon prefers straight forward battling and will act on its own if the trainer commands a non-damaging move. It prefers to attack head on rather than from the distance and it’s very determined to knock out its target; the trainer must be ready with a Pokémon as he/she won’t get a chance to capture the target Pokémon if it does get KO’d. It’ll fall blindly for any Taunts since it’s basically self-taunted to begin with, but will ignore completely any Encore on a non-damaging move. This Pokémon does not require cheering or praises of any kind. It prefers to use level up moves and BMs. It has nothing against added moves, but having it do a level up move instead of an added one is a plausible penalty if one is needed.

Calm- (Peaceful and Serene) This Pokémon prefers to dodge moves, and attack, dodge, and attack, and so on. It also pays attention to strike in a way were it would cause the most effect. Note this Pokémon will ignore Taunt and is really likely to not fall under the effects of Outrage, Rage, Thrash, and Petal dance. It’s a good team playing and nice for making combos. This Pokémon doesn’t have preference when using its level up moves or added moves, although it prefers to not have to make direct contact.

Gentle- (Peaceful and Kind) This Pokémon prefers to dodge moves, and attack, dodge, and attack, and so on. It’s fully aware that the enemy Pokémon is meant to be captured so it will try its best to not deliver a KO. Note this Pokémon might ignore Taunt and has a slight chance of not falling under the effects of Outrage, Thrash, and Petal dance. It’s an excellent team playing and nice for making combos. This Pokémon prefers move with less than 100 of base power.

Sassy- (Lively, Stylish, and Disrespectful) This Pokémon just loves to strut and it demands Contest Styled battling. It craves attention and is a master of moves like Fake Tears, Charm, Attract, and Captivate. If this Pokémon doesn’t think the trainer is helping it to show off while battling, it might just stand there and strike a pose. Still, wild Pokémon are likely to become puzzled and get caught completely off guard when facing a Pokémon like this one. It's a bad team player unless the partner helps to make this Pokemon look better, but it's excelent for making complex combos. This Pokemon has no preference when using its level up moves or added moves.

Careful- (Cautious and Wise) This Pokémon likes to play it defense and, if possible, wait out the battle. It’s a master of defensive moves, healing moves, or any move that hinders the target’s attack. It enjoys playing Ninja with the surroundings. This Pokémon doesn’t like attacking the opponent unless it’s using moves to decrease the target’s power or moves to inflict a status condition. However, it won’t question using damaging moves once it feels safe enough to attack. This Pokémon really dislikes using added damaging moves, including BMs, but it has no problem with its own level up moves and added non-damaging moves.

Quirky- (Eccentric, Original, and Unpredictable) This Pokémon loves using moves such as Metronome, Sleep Talk, and Assist. It’s very dedicated when it comes to using moves that have no STAB bonus. It’ll always try do something odd when attacking, usually involving the weather and the surroundings; something that a normal Pokémon wouldn’t do in a battle, but make no mistake, this Pokémon is fully aware of what’s going on, usually, and is likely to dodge incoming attacks. The enemy Pokémon is usually caught off guard by this Pokémon’s weird ways. Also, as you might have guessed, this Pokémon prefers to use added moves, including BMs, and dislikes using level up moves.


You are free to pile on me now. = )

[trainer17]

Excellent work on working out on how each Nature works, Eraizaa. Also, like I mentioned to him on AIM, I'd like to point out my ideas/suggestions too.

IF this gets approved and etc, I'd like to point out that Natures do play a lenient part, but not that much. I mean, if that Pokemon is off Adamant Natured, it's atk spec is stronger than the others, and its moves does a bit more damage than other Pokemon without that Nature. But like I said, they don't really concoct that much of a difference percentage wise. But still, they are useful more practically. Like a Timid Natured Pokemon would most likely Run Away rather than being a Naughty one which ignores their Trainer's advice and move on their own at times.

Like how a Referee rolls for the Type that comes out from Hidden Power, I say we give Rangers the privilege of rolling this one as well. No payment or sorts is required, but once rolled, your Pokemon is stuck with that Nature forever. We can follow it(in rolls) in an alphabetical order.

-Sam[/color]

[HKim]

I'm a big fan of roleplayers choosing how they wish to do things. Since this is the target audience we are designing the Park for, I try to keep them in mind when designing new ideas for the Park.

I really do like the natures and your descriptions on how the pokemon will act make a lot of sense.

Thus, I think they should be used as guidelines to how one of their pokemon acts in and out of battle. In addition, I think that the trainer should choose the nature that their pokemon has. A lot of roleplayers go into a roleplay with a personality for their pokemon in mind. Their pokemon act as a counterbalance to their own personality and the good roleplayers demonstrate this with ease. So I think that they would best know what personality their pokemon have.

And of course, if they don't wish to choose, we can still roll for them.

I agree with Sam that the personalities should not affect damage. Not that we're actually calculating damage anyway. Just that it wouldn't make sense in an anime context either and would make things too complicated. Personalities are for roleplaying only here.

Let the roleplayers be creative with personalities. I think they will surprise us.

[eraizaa]

Well, I did specified that the nature won't affect the damage done in anyway.


hmm...about them choosing the natures...I have only one problem with that and it's that if the trainer gets used to a personality, he/she will start giving every Pokemon he/she has the same nature over and over.


I think that might hinder the fun of natures a bit, but, that's just my opinion. Maybe one of you have an idea on how to balance that?

[HKim]

A good idea would be to recommend to trainers that they not give the same natures to all of their pokemon. In fact, it would be good roleplaying not to.

Also, I don't know if this should be something permanent or a guideline. The point is to help people roleplay how pokemon might act in a battle.

[trainer17]

Well, we can do this in two ways I thought of.

1) Trainers can freely choose what Natures they want for their Pokemon(Up to 3) The ones after that count will be determined by Rangers(by rolls).

2) They can choose them, provided that once a particular Nature is picked, they can't pick it again.

3) Followed by "2)". If they want to pick the same Nature, they have to pay a certain price. Of course, the more they pick the same nature, they price increases. [/font]

[tyranitartrainer]

I do like this idea, because it makes things more realistic. After all, Pokemon in the anime have dynamic personalities, do they not? Perhaps not based on any particular Nature, but still.

Now, on to choosing versus rolling for Natures. Perhaps we can impose a limit to keep everyone from abusing a certain Nature. For example, only two/three Pokemon can have the same Nature. They include in their stats what Nature has been allocated to what Mon. For example, I make my Aerodactyl and my Scizor have Adamant Natures. In my stats, I could have a section that looks like this:

Natures

Adamant: Scizor, Aerodactyl
Timid: x and x
Rash: x and x

And so on and so forth. That way people get to have flexibility, but they can't abuse the system.

Also, I'd consider this as more of a guideline for how a Pokemon's personality is. There are different levels of timidness, for example, and any individual Pokemon might be more timid or less timid than another. Overall, they'd still be affected in the general manner of a Timid Pokemon, but one or two certain things could change.

Am I making sense? XD

[trainer17]

Did you even read what I suggested? Lol. Nvm.

Instead of looking at the fluctuation levels of the Pokemon with that specific nature, let's just focus on the natures themselves. Like what you said, we either limit them on it, before they all get the same nature for each and every Pokemon they own. Implementing what you said, they can put that in their stats(If you've gone through my Sign-Up) you'll know what I'm talking about here. But yeah, to keep in track of what natured Pokemon they own and such.

[tyranitartrainer]

Hmmm, do you mean putting a limit on how many Pokemon can have what Nature? Like x amount of Pokemon can have x Nature and then no more? Meh, that may or may not work, depending on how many people use the Park and how many Pokemon they bring.

I rather like the first idea, of Trainers choosing the Natures for three Pokemon, and then Rangers rolling others after that. That gives the Trainer some flexibility and might give more experienced RPers more of a challenge (going through the Park with just three Pokemon seems more difficult that taking a full party). It could also help RPers become more experienced by throwing in a random factor they'd have to adapt to (if they take 4-6 Mon into the Park that is).

Of course there's always the already-suggested idea of letting a Trainer decide to have a Ranger roll the Natures for all their Mon.

[eraizaa]

Hmm...how about this?


Maybe we could let the trainers choose what natures they want for upto 6 of their Pokemon (there should be thread to keep track of this or something). That way they'll have a full team that will probably work exactly the way they want to. Outside of that team, all natures must be randomized by a Ranger.


But, I want to add something to that. I propose that Pokemon encountered in the Park would have their nature secretly randomized so that the Ranger will also know how to role play its personality and if the Pokemon gets captured it'll already have a nature.


Also, I noticed no one has commented on the natures themselves. Let me know if you think I should edit one of the natures somehow.

[tyranitartrainer]

That sounds like a good proposal, Eli ^^. The only thing I can see wrong with it is that people might use the same team over and over so as to always have the "perfect" team, and the last thing I want to do is implement a rule that prohibits what Mon a Trainer can bring into the Park or something. Of course, a Trainer with the always perfect team will probably have a very boring time of things after their first few visits.

And yes, I agree that Wild Pokemon should have their Natures rolled by the Ranger.

I think the Natures themselves are fine, honestly.