The Realism Thread

[eraizaa]

Hello!


I thought that since the Park is more Anime Style than Video Game Style we should have a thread were we list all of those easy to miss reality bits that are not found in the game but are facts in anime.

Reply to this thread with any easy to miss facts and I'll add them to the list (if you can edit them into this post, that's fine too).


Attacks/Moves that are different on the Anime:

1-Dragon Rage: It's actually a Dragon Type Flamethrower
2-Sandstorm: It can also be used as a Ground Type Twister
3-Swords Dance: Raises attack plus it's spinning motion can deflect flames.
4-Roar- It might scare away the Pokemon, or it might intimidate it. This will hinder the user as it will only get 15 encounters.
5-Whirlwind- It's a flying type twister. It should only blow away the wild Pokemon if it was used for that purpose, otherwise it's a very good attack to use in battle for both damaging and strategic purposes.
6-Teleport- It doesn't necesarily teleports the trainer away along with the Pokemon. On anime, it's used to dodge incomming attacks and, depending on the surroundings, it could teleport the user to a hiding spot behind a tree or rock.
7-Heal Bell- It heas scars, status conditions, and some health as well on the Anime.


Facts from the anime:

1-Grass types lose their resistance to electricity if they are not touching the floor.
2-Grass types become immune to electricity when grasping onto the floor.
3-Using a physical Steel type move on the floor will give temporary immunity to electricity for the duration of the attack.
4-Some Pokemon can fly or levitate without being that type or having that ability, so they are not affected by most ground type moves.
5-Some Pokemon can feel vibrations or sence presences.
6-Some Pokemon have natural poisons or stinks not mentioned in the games.
7-Many Poison type moves are flamable.



Please post to add your suggestions

[HKim]

This is a very nice list.

I think that a list like this should be used a suggestion for Rangers and Trainers alike. It should be a reminder that the gameboy game and the anime are two very different things and shouldn't be taken as a direct reflection on the other.

Most importantly, this list should be a reminder for trainers and rangers to think creatively. A good roleplayer will do things in a way that is not only unique, but actually a very wise choice.

The anime has many examples of this, such as Ash's Bulbasaur using digging into the dirt even though it can't use dig. This move can be considered usable because it's creative. It may not be an accurate description of the move (Bulbasaur did not pop back up and he did need help getting that boulder off him), but it worked right in this case.

Pokemon Trainers need to be creative. Vine Whips serve can be used to swing from a tree. Bidoof's large teeth make it a lot easier for it to bite its lip. Gengar would be harder to see at night, except for the eyes. Little details and creative moves make an rp special. And that should be what this kind of thing focuses on.

[tyranitartrainer]

Heh, Eli and I talked about this some on AIM.

-Something else for Rangers and Trainers to keep in mind is that resistances/Abilities might not play a direct role in the role play. For example, Steel Mon are immune to Poison moves, but let's look at the move Acid. There are acids strong enough to corrode metal, and Steel is a type of metal. Therefore, I think it makes sense for Acid (a Poison move) to damage a Steel Mon in some way, instead of having no effect on it. Flying Mon and Mon with Levitate are immune to Ground moves, but in many cases that doesn't make sense for something that relies heavily on realism. Marowak are supposed to be extremely adept at using their bone weapon; therefore, it doesn't make sense to me for it to miss a Gengar JUST because Gengar has the Levitate ability.

Which is something else: are we going to incorporate Abilities in this? I would assume so, but I'd like to know what you guys think about it. I'll make a separate thread for the discussion about it.

I think, if we use have a Resources thing for Rangers and Trainers to use, we should provide a link to Bulbapedia. That site is great for interesting and little-known Pokemon information, and also lists important information such as moves, Abilities, and the like.

[trainer17]

Or instead of linking to sites, we can make our own Move resource pool or some sort. But of course, information are still reaped from Bulbapedia, but it's better if we did things on our own. Like how Jack did for the Ultra Dex, not 100% ours, but still, forum wise, it is. We should be able to make something like that. And yeah, I'd even do it if you guys want. Isn't really that hard for me. 2-3 days should suffice.

[tyranitartrainer]

Perhaps, but I don't see the harm in providing a link to Bulbapedia so Trainers and Rangers could get further information if a reference thread doesn't offer any help for any particular situation. I do think we need a thread for general things though, like those points that have been listed here and other things that might come up. We could consider the link to Bulbapedia a supplement to our own guide. Also, if we're getting the information (or even just some of it) from any outside source (like Bulbapedia or Serebii), I honestly think we should offer a reference, if not a link, so others can go those sites themselves and possibly get more information to help themselves.

But yeah, go ahead and get something put together, if you can get the time ^^. We have plenty of time to edit and add things, to get a nice formal list ready for posting once the Park actually opens.