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Post by Administrator on Dec 1, 2009 6:20:01 GMT -5
Sorry to say, Lanorae's closing.
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Nah, just kidding xD Though that was probably extremely obvious. ANYWAYS. Due to the holidays, I didn't get quite as much done as I wanted, but that's alright, as I got most of the necessities done =3
First of all, I am pleased to say that Lanorae is now STEAMPUNK. If anyone's not familiar with the term, steampunk is the equivalent of a setting where the industrial revolution's steam power remained the primary method of powering most things. Therefore, a lot of the cities now have a much more Victorian feel to them. Don't worry though =3 The other regions [Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh] still have their technology capabilities, it's just that Lanorae was established differently and became highly influenced by primitive power sources. You'll be surprised what they've managed to do with it though ;3
A full information thread on the new setting will be posted over the next few days.
Also! I would like to announce a new traveling system that allows you to fully customize how your journey around the region! You probably noticed how the routes have been being modified to accommodate the evolved forms of the original Pokemon, and the "max level" was deleted, yes? Well, wild Pokemon levels are now influenced by the average of your team levels, so if you have powerful Pokemon you will encounter more powerful wild Pokemon. Wild Pokemon can also be found in cities and likewise. But that's not the highlight, oh no!
There will be certain cities and towns where travel opportunities will be available. Konika Village will be the main one, and after you get your starter, you may go to any port town by riding on one of the ships in the harbour. That's where the wild Pokemon levels formula based on levels comes into play. So if you want specific Pokemon, you can go to where they dwell =3 Though, if you wish to travel, please give me a bit of a warning as to where. Obviously the reason isn't finished, and I'm going to put places people want to go as priority.
Gym leaders can also be beaten at any order. Their levels will be based on that =3 Though obviously the league isn't accessible until after you beat all eight.
Also! There is a new starter system. You may choose any non-rare, legend, or fossil Pokemon to be your starter. This goes for Lanorae Pokemon as well, so Firecub and the originals are still available, and will be available in the wild. Due to this new system, you have a limited time opportunity to restart your journey free-of-charge. Meaning you will not lose any items you found [aside from the starter kit] or Pokemon you've caught. You will lose any levels your starter gained, however.
I will personally take any restart threads, and I will make them move as quickly as possible to ensure they don't take that long. I have no intention of falling majorly inactive about it again like I did. Simply post here with your decision. If you want to restart, say so, if you don't, well, also say so just so I know.
Though, I do want an opinion on Omega Syndicate. Should they be given the same freedom seeing it's an organization, or not?
A full information thread on the traveling system will also be posted soon.
Also, Lanorae is, in the near future, going to go to only one default skin based on the theme of steampunk. This will go active once said skin is finished.
Thanks for all your patience guys! <3 Any questions at all, feel free to post them. [/blockquote]
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Post by Miss Brightside on Dec 1, 2009 15:12:27 GMT -5
I think Omega Syndicate should assign Pokemon to people. Not to take away from the people playing the criminal, but it seems a bit more logical. To me. I don't know. Plus it'd be a bit of a challenge for those not used to the situation of not picking the starter, you know?
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Post by RATED R FOR REX on Dec 1, 2009 22:53:24 GMT -5
STEAMPUNK.
ohgods. i think i love you. *u* although, this does pose a question--should we update all our characters to fit this new theme? or is it fine even if we don't?
and i rather like the new travel method. C: now it's not as restricted, and one can get the Pokémon team they dream of~
i'm also all for being assigned a Pokémon in omega syndicate. or perhaps, you're only given a limited list of Pokémon? (underappreciated Pokémon? ) or taking a bit of a risk and getting a random Pokémon? as if they just pick a pokeball out of a bag or something. o: iunno, i'm not so good with this stuff. x3
but i'm glad lanorae's back!!
and i almost fell for that. ;3;
EDIT !!! everything's so beautiful! all the layouts and the images and and and D: you put in a lot of work, ayra, and i think you deserve something, even if all i can give you is compliments. c:
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Post by Administrator on Dec 2, 2009 6:53:06 GMT -5
Nope, not necessary to update characters =3 As I mentioned, Johto, Kanto, ect. still have the same technology/styles/ect. so unless your character's from Lanorae that'd be the only reason they'd really change appearance-wise.
Assigned Pokemon may be fun, really =3 That way it's more fitted to the trainer as the team sees it. I'd like to get some feedback from our present Syndicates on that~
And I'm glad you like everything <3 Hopefully the new skin will be up to scratch as well <3 [/blockquote]
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Post by RATED R FOR REX on Dec 2, 2009 21:11:03 GMT -5
aiight. now i want to make a character ~from lanorae. x3
i'm totally fine with whatever method you choose. o: if we do have assigned pokemon, it would also be fun if the pokemon have already determined personalities. just for the interactions. x3
oh, just a quick question, but are we going to be deleting old members? just the people who haven't posted at all. o3o;; it might be a good way to have more active people join. i know i was a little intimidated when i saw that there were already 60 members. xD;;
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Post by Spiderc on Dec 2, 2009 21:37:25 GMT -5
i'm kinda against the idea of the random pokemon for omegas just because it wouldn't really make sense with the current recruitment system
also, can't wait to do other area hopping ^^
and REX, ayra deletes inactive accounts ~ once a month
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Post by Damian on Dec 3, 2009 2:08:08 GMT -5
Steampunk? *still doesn't get it even with explanation*
I actually think assigned Pokémon would be a good idea for us in the Syndicate because as I read in your post the organization they actually look up as much information as they could on the person looking to join their ranks before actually approaching them. So of course based on the character they would be able to pick a partner for them that they will be most effective with. I don't agree for it to be just random, but at least thought out
and yay for a newer skin ^^
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Post by RATED R FOR REX on Dec 3, 2009 3:04:13 GMT -5
steampunk is kind of like if you take the victorian era then expand the whole "industrial revolution" feel. so lots of steam-powered things and... its' hard to explain. this kind of captures the feel?
and i can't wait for the new skin!
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Post by Administrator on Dec 3, 2009 15:55:12 GMT -5
Alright, so assigned Pokemon would be a good thing =3 Alright then, I'm all for that. Or even just offering a choice between three specific Pokemon or something, just so there's still some choice. And I'm open to the idea of pre-determined personalities as well if no one else has any objections~
And yeah, like Rex posted that is essentially steampunk =3 Just Lanorae's take on it is a bit less dystopian looking. There are some areas that would be rather similar to that, Elnthim probably being the closest as it is highly industry-oriented and thus spews a lot of pollution at times, but yeah xD I really need to try and find reference pictures for some of these cities, but it's so difficult to find free photos and whatnot. Meh. Paint pictures with words for the time being I guess.
*hobbles off to add more info threads*
I'm probably going to have to edit some rules as well. I just noticed that some don't necessarily fit as well anymore. [/blockquote]
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Post by Damian on Dec 3, 2009 16:17:32 GMT -5
I'm actually for the whole predetermined personality as well since I'm assuming the pokemon are trained by very loyal members and I would assume the pokemon would be trained in their image as well to help the newbies learn what they need to. Well that's my thought on it anyways =P
Thank you both for the exploitation on it it was helpful =3
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Post by #13 - Rymon♪♫ on Dec 3, 2009 19:15:41 GMT -5
New Skin! I'm going to love it! I hope it is here soon! I mean if the new skin goes with the new region look I know it is going to be good! I have always liked that kind of feel.
Restart our journey? Sounds like fun! I would love to do it! But may I get rid of my starter? Or will I need to keep it? This sounds so fun! I guess now is a perfect time to edit my character a bit.
One big question I have is will any of the new things effect anything seriously? I already know all T.M.s will be turned into instruction parchments, but will there be anything else like that? You know what I want to wait and see...
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Post by Administrator on Dec 3, 2009 19:39:37 GMT -5
Well, Andi and I are working on ideas for it =3 We both have a few ideas, so it has the potential to be a combination [unless of course her's blows me out of the water which is quite likely]. I'm looking forward to it as well though~
As for restarting your journey, you actually have to get rid of your starter and your original starter pack to do so. The only things you may keep are any Pokemon/items you gained afterwords, or purchased from extra areas.
And there will actually be several things =3 For instance, you'll see in the new information thread for the Konika lab that Potions/Antidotes/ect. have new sprites that make them look more like old-fashioned tonic bottles. Eventually I'll probably have a thread like the colour mutation thread that highlights and explains these changes, it'll just take a bit of time to get up xD [/blockquote]
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Post by Miss Brightside on Dec 3, 2009 19:43:22 GMT -5
BUH HUH me blow you out of the water in anything that's a funny one, Ayra.
I should be reading, yes? Yes...
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Post by #13 - Rymon♪♫ on Dec 3, 2009 22:59:48 GMT -5
One quick question... Will the journey restart still be around when the new information and skin are up? Just wondering...
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Post by Administrator on Dec 4, 2009 23:21:47 GMT -5
Probably around that, yes. Theoretically it can start at anytime from this news post, but it would be easier on the staff members to just wait so we can put our attention in updating the skin/info/other fun stuff we have planned =3
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Post by #13 - Rymon♪♫ on Dec 4, 2009 23:26:40 GMT -5
Yash ^-^ My plan will work Thank you Ayra! Have fun on the updating!
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