RUMOR WAR EVENT THREE

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RUMOR WAR EVENT
PokeMania!

Hello, Ruby City! With less than a week left before the start of our third Rumor War event, we'd like to announce the details for PokeMania!


SUMMARY:

During this adventure/comedy event, Legendary (and Mythical, if additional capture opportunities are needed) Pokemon have been scattered across the island. Using one of two methods, player characters may take on the role of trainer and attempt to capture these creatures for the sake of a tournament to be held on final day of the event. With the promise of a wish granted awaiting the winner, who will claim the title of Pokemon Champion? Just remember: hijinks will ensue!

NPCs:

Gene Jecklin (Kindness) versus Ava Rice (Greed)

EVENT DURATION:

July 20 - 30

IC EFFECTS:

There will be no physical or mental changes to characters; however, Gene and Ava will grant all participating characters one Pokeball and one Escape Rope (an item which will transport them back to the Obelisk, no matter where they are on the island) every day they choose to search for Pokemon.

ENVIRONMENT CHANGES:

The only change to the environment will be a portal at the top of the Clocktower that leads to an alternate dimension (similar to the Distortion World) where certain Pokemon can be found. Otherwise, to cut down on travel time, the Gene and Ava will provide instant transport to a few locations outside the city: the forest (center), the plains (between the beach and lake), and the mountains (center). However, as the Pokemon franchise is based on travel and exploration, they cannot take characters straight to any Pokemon; this is the reason why only one encounter is allowed per day.

PLAY CHANGES:

Capture RNG -- Once a day, based on a random roll of numbers 1 through 10, characters will be able to attempt to catch the Pokemon spread across the island. One of two methods may be employed:

Forcible Capture

• This means of catching Pokemon is, theoretically, much quicker and more efficient, but it is very stressful for the Pokemon.


• Begins with a 20% success rate (must roll a 9 or 10).


• Chances can be increased by 20% for every additional character the first brings with them (two characters nets 40%, a roll of 7 through 10 would be successful; three characters nets 60%, a roll of 5 through 10 would be successful; etc.)

Befriending

• This means of capture is, theoretically, much slower and less efficient, but would be considered more humane.


• Also begins with a 20% success rate (must roll a 9 or 10).


• Chances will increase by 20% for every successive day a single character spends attempting to capture the same Pokemon (two days nets 40%, a roll of 7 through 10 would be successful; three days nets 60%, a roll of 5 through 10 would be successful; etc.)

For every day that participating characters choose to search for Pokemon, players must fill out the following form and post it beneath the comment headed with the day’s date:

<b>Character(s)</b>: (All characters involved in your party; can include up to five)<br /><b>Location</b>: (Where the character(s) will be searching)<br /><b>Method</b>: (How will you be trying to capture the Pokemon you encounter)<br /><b>Pokemon</b>: (ONLY IF REVISITING SAME POKEMON AS PREVIOUS DAY)

All forms must be posted by 11:59EST every day so that the RNG can be run at midnight EST; the results will be posted shortly after. Pokemon can be found in the following locations:

• Alternate dimension (6)


• Watch towers (4)


• Catacombs (3)


• Hot springs (3)


• Field (6)


• Lake (3)


• Forest (2)


• Sea caves (2)


• Islands (2)


• Mountains (low altitude) (3)


• Mountains (high altitude) (4)

If you’re hoping for a particular Pokemon, keep in mind their natural habitat/where they are found in their respective games. Also note that, in their search, some characters may find a surprise waiting for them!

NETWORK CHANGES:

There will be no changes to the network.

REQUIRED SIGNUPS:

Signups are not required! Characters just need to handwave picking up their Pokeballs and they will be allowed to participate.

OPT OUT OPTIONS:

There are no specific steps to take for opting-out; simply don’t participate.

EVENT REWARDS:

All participants will receive one Trainer Card with record of all the Pokemon they caught or helped catch. In addition, they will receive a commemorative boxed set of badges from the player’s choice of league.

Please note that characters will NOT be allowed to keep their Pokemon after the event.

If you have any questions, please ask them under the comment headed "Questions". Otherwise, feel free to use this post for plotting purposes!