PLAYER GUIDE
Mar 28, 2022 2:56:59 GMT
Post by mewgrim on Mar 28, 2022 2:56:59 GMT
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There is a lot of info in this guide, hang on tight! Staff has compiled a compendium of information for players to reference while roleplaying on VATONAGE. Click on the tabs below to switch between different sections.[break][break]
[PTabbedContent][PTab=Characters]Characters on VATONAGE have occupations, known as classes. Classes come with ranks. The list of available, non-special classes are Ranger, Trainer, Warden, and Galactic. Wardens are a unique class on VATONAGE, and are a combination of a Trainer and a Ranger. The Galactic class is a sub-section of the Trainer class, but comes with its own set of ranks! This class is for Team Galactic members, who are all Trainers by default.[break][break]
In addition to your character's class and rank, they can choose to take up a side occupation. This would be the more traditional jobs, like Pokémon Breeder, farmer, florist, miner, fisherman, etc. This won't do anything to any stats, it's simply a roleplaying choice!
For information on how to rank up your character and the requirements, check out this thread!
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[PTab=Pokémon]Due to its proximity to the Sinnoh region, Pokémon in Almia are mostly Sinnohan. Kantonian, Hoennian, and Johtoan Pokémon can also be found in Almia, although they are not quite as common. Pokémon from Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar are significantly more rare, as those regions are not close by. Some flying and aquatic Pokémon from those outside regions have traveled closer to Almia, but primarily, those regional Pokémon can only be found with well-traveled Trainers.[break][break]
Almia has no region-exclusive Pokémon, and no regional forms. Mega Evolution has not yet found its way to Almia, nor has Z-Power, and Gigamaxing and related forms are exclusive to the Galar region. Hisuian Pokémon are ancient, and also do not exist in Almia or Sinnoh.[break][break]
Please note that the below lists are simply the rarities of wild Pokémon. They cannot all be found in every area in Almia. For a list of Pokémon locations, click the "Location" tab above.[break][break]
Click on each spoiler title to show the Pokémon.
[/PTab]
[PTab=Mechanics]
The mechanics on VATONAGE take inspiration from the main games, but are not entirely true-to-form. We utilize dice here in a similar way to Dungeons & Dragons, if you are at all familiar with that![break][break]
This section is broken up further into more sections, because we've got a lot of ground to cover. Let's go![break]
[PTabbedContent][PTab=Capture]Capturing Pokémon for Rangers, Trainers, and Wardens is the same to keep things simple, it's just how the character utilizes the Pokémon afterwards that changes.[break][break]
When capturing a Pokémon, you must roll a D10 using the dice roller function located on the right side of the posting box. Click on the dice image, type in "1-10", and insert.[break][break]
It's important that the number you roll is visible in your post! No cheating![break][break]
If you roll a…[break]
1 - critical fail. It went terribly! The Pokémon escaped![break]
2-5 - fail, try again![break]
6-9 - success![break]
10 - critical success. It went amazingly! The Pokémon is now your best friend![break][break]
Of course, it is up to the player to roleplay out how the encounter happens, and what goes wrong--or right–depending on the number rolled. Feel free to be creative, but keep it reasonable and realistic.[break][break]
An example post of how to use and document the capture roll:[break]
[/PTab] [PTab=Battling and Assists]
Here on VATONAGE, stats are largely disregarded for battling. Battling functions more like how it does in the Pokémon anime, with moves being roleplayed out and dodges up to the discretion of the player. That being said, Staff encourages that everyone play fairly as per the rules of the site! Any excessive dodging or powerplaying will cause a battle to be intervened. Everyone wants their Pokémon to win, but sometimes that just doesn't happen![break][break]
The only stat that is somewhat used is Speed, and that is taken from the Pokémon's base speed stat. This is only used to see who moves first in a battle. In the case of Pokémon having the same Speed stat, we'll roll a dice or flip a coin to decide![break][break]
For moves, it is still one move per turn, one turn per post. Simple enough![break][break]
On VATONAGE, Pokémon are allowed 4 moves until level 25, 5 moves until level 50, 6 moves until level 75, 7 moves until level 100, and 8 moves upon reaching level 100.[break][break]
For status conditions, all conditions that don't go away on their own (like Sleep and Confusion) must be healed with an item. Otherwise, they last 5 turns.[break][break]
The formula for calculating damage here on VATO is as follows:[break]
STAB means "same-type attack bonus", and it is equal to your Pokémon's level. If you're using a Grass-type move with a Grass-type Pokémon, you get STAB![break]
Effectiveness is how effective an attack is, whether it be super-effective (SE), normal (N), resisted (R), or immune (I).[break][break]
Weather adds a x2 bonus to damage depending on the move type. For example, Sunny Day boosts the power of Fire-type moves. If there is no bonus, this would be x1.[break][break]
You don't have to use this template, it's just one that Staff has created to keep up with battle posts, and is the one we'll be using in our NPC posts. If you find something that works better for you, that's fine! Just make sure it still includes the Pokémon's level, Ability, EXP, HP, and moveset. An image is also optional, but please put the Pokémon's name in the post if there's no picture.
Template:[break]
Example:[break]
[break]
BULBASAUR[break]
Lvl. 05[break]
65/65 HP[break]
[00/72 EXP][break]
Ability: Overgrow[break]
Tackle | Growl | Vine Whip | empty[break][break]
Assists work in VATONAGE similarly to how they work in the games. This function is for Rangers and Wardens only![break][break]
Every Pokémon has a type, and each type works to combat another type! For example, if capturing a Water-type Pokémon, you would use a Grass-type Pokémon to aid in the capture and grow grass to slow the other Pokémon down.[break][break]
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Slowed: Pokémon's movement slows down, and it is less likely to attack.[break]
Stopped: Pokémon stops in place for a moment.[break]
Paralyzed: Pokémon cannot move at all for a moment.[break][break]
These work similarly to Assists, in that a Ranger or Warden gets help from a Pokémon to clear something away out in the field. For example, if a fallen tree blocks the path, a Ranger could get help from a Scyther to cut the tree down and make space.[break][break]
Target Clears aren't based on any mechanics necessarily, they're simply something Rangers and Wardens need to learn how to do. It's important that the type of help needed matches the Pokémon's type or skill in some way. It's not realistic for a Charmander to use Water Gun to put out a fire![break][break]
It is also based on the power of the Pokémon. A Squirtle could put out a small fire with its Water Gun, but it couldn't put out a whole forest fire because it's not strong enough. It'll be up to you, the player, to provide reasonable ways for a Pokémon to complete a Target Clear through roleplaying. If it's something too outrageous, though, Staff will intervene![break][break]
Also remember, once a Ranger uses a Pokémon for an Assist or a Target Clear, the Pokémon is immediately released and goes back to its home! You don't get to keep the Pokémon forever, sorry!
[/PTab] [PTab=EXP and Leveling]
Who's ready to do some more math?![break][break]
EXP on VATONAGE is a bit different than in the games, because we're using a written medium. To start, here are the EXP rules:[break][break]
You get +10 EXP per every 100 words you write. Easy enough, right? Now let's get more funky.[break]
For Battle and Capture EXP, the formula for WINNING is: WC (for all BATTLE/CAPTURE posts only) + (WC/2) × 1.5. This is for ALL Pokémon involved in the battle, or all Pokémon in your Party if you have the EXP. Share. Here's an example.[break][break]
VATONAGE uses the Fast leveling formula for ALL Pokémon, it's easier that way. Don't know what this means? Check out this link.[break][break]
PLAYER GUIDE
for all your informational needs!
There is a lot of info in this guide, hang on tight! Staff has compiled a compendium of information for players to reference while roleplaying on VATONAGE. Click on the tabs below to switch between different sections.[break][break]
[PTabbedContent][PTab=Characters]Characters on VATONAGE have occupations, known as classes. Classes come with ranks. The list of available, non-special classes are Ranger, Trainer, Warden, and Galactic. Wardens are a unique class on VATONAGE, and are a combination of a Trainer and a Ranger. The Galactic class is a sub-section of the Trainer class, but comes with its own set of ranks! This class is for Team Galactic members, who are all Trainers by default.[break][break]
In addition to your character's class and rank, they can choose to take up a side occupation. This would be the more traditional jobs, like Pokémon Breeder, farmer, florist, miner, fisherman, etc. This won't do anything to any stats, it's simply a roleplaying choice!
THE CLASSES
Ranger
Rangers are the peacekeepers of Almia. They utilize devices known as Capture Stylers to befriend Pokémon, and use those Pokémon to aid civilians, protect other Pokémon, defeat bad guys, and destroy obstacles. They are accompanied by one primary Pokémon, their Partner, with whom they share a special bond with. Once a Friend Pokémon's services have been used, the Ranger releases the Pokémon to go free, back to its home.[break][break]
Rangers must attend the Ranger School outside of Vientown before they can become official Rangers. Ranger Students are not able to have Partner Pokémon, and can only befriend three Pokémon at one time. Once they have graduated from the School, Rangers can adopt a Partner, and take along five additional Friend Pokémon.[break][break]
Rangers do not participate in battles like Trainers. They protect nature, Pokémon, and the people of Almia, and are the sole law enforcement in the region.
Rangers must attend the Ranger School outside of Vientown before they can become official Rangers. Ranger Students are not able to have Partner Pokémon, and can only befriend three Pokémon at one time. Once they have graduated from the School, Rangers can adopt a Partner, and take along five additional Friend Pokémon.[break][break]
Rangers do not participate in battles like Trainers. They protect nature, Pokémon, and the people of Almia, and are the sole law enforcement in the region.
Trainer
Migrating to Almia from the nearby Sinnoh region and beyond, Trainers are your standard Pokémon wranglers. They capture Pokémon to raise and train, and participate in battles against other Trainers to level up their Pokémon. They utilize Pokéballs to catch and keep Pokémon in. Most Trainers aim to compete in the Badge Challenge, which is a new endeavor in Almia. Eight Gym Leaders, eight badges, all to reach the Elite Four. If the Elite Four and the current reigning Champion is defeated, a new Champion arises. This, for many Trainers, is their lifelong dream. Other Trainers have been recruited by Pokémon Professors to hunt for every known Pokémon and gather information, storing it in a Pokédex.[break][break]
Trainers can only hold six Pokémon with them at any given time, known as their Party. All other captured Pokémon are digitally stored in the Trainer's PC, and can be removed, swapped, and arranged via any computer. Trainers can also trade Pokémon with other Trainers.[break][break]
Trainers cannot use Capture Stylers, as they are not trained on the technique and may break the devices accidentally.
Trainers can only hold six Pokémon with them at any given time, known as their Party. All other captured Pokémon are digitally stored in the Trainer's PC, and can be removed, swapped, and arranged via any computer. Trainers can also trade Pokémon with other Trainers.[break][break]
Trainers cannot use Capture Stylers, as they are not trained on the technique and may break the devices accidentally.
Warden
With the rise of Trainers in Almia came a new class: Wardens. Trainers with an interest in befriending Pokémon, or Rangers with an interest in the Badge Challenge, end up cross-training and becoming Wardens. Although not officially recognized by the Ranger Union, Wardens are capable of using both Pokéballs and Capture Stylers, and have developed their own techniques for raising Pokémon. Typically Good Samaritans, Wardens often help Rangers and Trainers alike in the field.[break][break]
While originally frowned upon by "true" Rangers, Wardens have become a rapidly growing class, and are making a name for themselves in Almia. Within the last 10 years, Wardens have been able to attend the Ranger School, and are given special training. Old-school Rangers may look upon Wardens with disdain, but Wardens and new-school Rangers are always happy to work with and learn from each other.[break][break]
Wardens can only utilize six Pokémon in the field at any one time. One Partner, and five Party members. Unlike Rangers, when Wardens get help from a Party Pokémon, that Pokémon stays with the Warden. Wardens can also store extra Pokémon in PCs.[break][break]
The Wardens have no official group or organization as of yet, but some young upstarts are working towards developing their own organization...
While originally frowned upon by "true" Rangers, Wardens have become a rapidly growing class, and are making a name for themselves in Almia. Within the last 10 years, Wardens have been able to attend the Ranger School, and are given special training. Old-school Rangers may look upon Wardens with disdain, but Wardens and new-school Rangers are always happy to work with and learn from each other.[break][break]
Wardens can only utilize six Pokémon in the field at any one time. One Partner, and five Party members. Unlike Rangers, when Wardens get help from a Party Pokémon, that Pokémon stays with the Warden. Wardens can also store extra Pokémon in PCs.[break][break]
The Wardens have no official group or organization as of yet, but some young upstarts are working towards developing their own organization...
Team Galactic
Also migrating down from the more northern Sinnoh region, Team Galactic members are no-good, dirty crooks. They are often apprehended and arrested by Rangers for stealing and abusing Pokémon, as they are not particularly good at being discreet about their law-breaking. Team Galactic members are Trainers, loosely, and use Pokémon in the same way that traditional Trainers do, but are usually more focused on the Team's overarching goals than the Badge Challenge.[break][break]
Having been chased out of Sinnoh, the Team immigrated to the next closest region, Almia, and established a new base there. The location of this, they actually do keep a secret, as well as the reasonings behind their Pokémon-stealing. It is rumored that Team Galactic has something to do with the missing Legendary Pokémon, although the Ranger Union thus far has been unable to figure out what exactly they're doing.[break][break]
Galactic members are heavily mistrusted, and must conceal their involvement in the Team if they ever want to properly take the Badge Challenge.
Having been chased out of Sinnoh, the Team immigrated to the next closest region, Almia, and established a new base there. The location of this, they actually do keep a secret, as well as the reasonings behind their Pokémon-stealing. It is rumored that Team Galactic has something to do with the missing Legendary Pokémon, although the Ranger Union thus far has been unable to figure out what exactly they're doing.[break][break]
Galactic members are heavily mistrusted, and must conceal their involvement in the Team if they ever want to properly take the Badge Challenge.
Class Ranks
| Class | Ranks |
| Ranger | Student > Rookie Ranger > Ranger > Experienced Ranger > Senior Ranger > Top Ranger |
| Trainer | Young Trainer > Trainer > Experienced Trainer > Ace Trainer > Champion |
| Warden | Student > Young Warden > Warden > Experienced Warden > Warden Major |
| Galactic | Recruit > Grunt > Senior Member > Captain |
For information on how to rank up your character and the requirements, check out this thread!
Special Ranks
Special ranks are the high-ranking members of Almia or important figures. These include Ranger School teachers, Gym Leaders, the Elite Four, the Team Galactic Boss, and more. For more information on the availability of these characters and the audition process, click here.
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[PTab=Pokémon]Due to its proximity to the Sinnoh region, Pokémon in Almia are mostly Sinnohan. Kantonian, Hoennian, and Johtoan Pokémon can also be found in Almia, although they are not quite as common. Pokémon from Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar are significantly more rare, as those regions are not close by. Some flying and aquatic Pokémon from those outside regions have traveled closer to Almia, but primarily, those regional Pokémon can only be found with well-traveled Trainers.[break][break]
Almia has no region-exclusive Pokémon, and no regional forms. Mega Evolution has not yet found its way to Almia, nor has Z-Power, and Gigamaxing and related forms are exclusive to the Galar region. Hisuian Pokémon are ancient, and also do not exist in Almia or Sinnoh.[break][break]
Please note that the below lists are simply the rarities of wild Pokémon. They cannot all be found in every area in Almia. For a list of Pokémon locations, click the "Location" tab above.[break][break]
Click on each spoiler title to show the Pokémon.
{Common} The most common Pokémon around. Typically low-level, and at the lowest levels of their evolution lines.
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{Rare Pokémon}Rare Pokémon are much harder to find in the wild, and are typically high levels or at the last stages of their evolution lines. Starter Pokémon are classified as rare because there are not many of them, especially ones from other regions outside Sinnoh.
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{Ultra Rare Pokémon}Ultra Rare Pokémon are extremely rare in the wild, and are almost always found with experienced Trainers instead, having been raised to their final evolutions. They are high leveled and hard to catch.
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[/PTab]
[PTab=Mechanics]
The mechanics on VATONAGE take inspiration from the main games, but are not entirely true-to-form. We utilize dice here in a similar way to Dungeons & Dragons, if you are at all familiar with that![break][break]
This section is broken up further into more sections, because we've got a lot of ground to cover. Let's go![break]
[PTabbedContent][PTab=Capture]Capturing Pokémon for Rangers, Trainers, and Wardens is the same to keep things simple, it's just how the character utilizes the Pokémon afterwards that changes.[break][break]
When capturing a Pokémon, you must roll a D10 using the dice roller function located on the right side of the posting box. Click on the dice image, type in "1-10", and insert.[break][break]
It's important that the number you roll is visible in your post! No cheating![break][break]
If you roll a…[break]
1 - critical fail. It went terribly! The Pokémon escaped![break]
2-5 - fail, try again![break]
6-9 - success![break]
10 - critical success. It went amazingly! The Pokémon is now your best friend![break][break]
Of course, it is up to the player to roleplay out how the encounter happens, and what goes wrong--or right–depending on the number rolled. Feel free to be creative, but keep it reasonable and realistic.[break][break]
An example post of how to use and document the capture roll:[break]
[/PTab] [PTab=Battling and Assists]
Battling
Here on VATONAGE, stats are largely disregarded for battling. Battling functions more like how it does in the Pokémon anime, with moves being roleplayed out and dodges up to the discretion of the player. That being said, Staff encourages that everyone play fairly as per the rules of the site! Any excessive dodging or powerplaying will cause a battle to be intervened. Everyone wants their Pokémon to win, but sometimes that just doesn't happen![break][break]
The only stat that is somewhat used is Speed, and that is taken from the Pokémon's base speed stat. This is only used to see who moves first in a battle. In the case of Pokémon having the same Speed stat, we'll roll a dice or flip a coin to decide![break][break]
Moves, Conditions, Etc.
For moves, it is still one move per turn, one turn per post. Simple enough![break][break]
On VATONAGE, Pokémon are allowed 4 moves until level 25, 5 moves until level 50, 6 moves until level 75, 7 moves until level 100, and 8 moves upon reaching level 100.[break][break]
For status conditions, all conditions that don't go away on their own (like Sleep and Confusion) must be healed with an item. Otherwise, they last 5 turns.[break][break]
Calculating Battle Damage
The formula for calculating damage here on VATO is as follows:[break]
DAMAGE = (2 × [Pokémon level]/5) + (STAB) × [effectiveness] × 2 (for any weather changes that affect a move's power)[break][break]STAB means "same-type attack bonus", and it is equal to your Pokémon's level. If you're using a Grass-type move with a Grass-type Pokémon, you get STAB![break]
Effectiveness is how effective an attack is, whether it be super-effective (SE), normal (N), resisted (R), or immune (I).[break][break]
SE - x2[break][break][break]
N - x1[break]
R - x0.5[break]
I - 0
Weather adds a x2 bonus to damage depending on the move type. For example, Sunny Day boosts the power of Fire-type moves. If there is no bonus, this would be x1.[break][break]
Battle Posting
You don't have to use this template, it's just one that Staff has created to keep up with battle posts, and is the one we'll be using in our NPC posts. If you find something that works better for you, that's fine! Just make sure it still includes the Pokémon's level, Ability, EXP, HP, and moveset. An image is also optional, but please put the Pokémon's name in the post if there's no picture.
Template:[break]
[pokemon image][break]
[b]NAME[/b][break]
Lvl. 000[break]
00/000 HP[break]
[font size="8px"][00/000 EXP][/font][break]
[i]Ability:[/i] here[break]
Move 1 | Move 2 | Move 3 | Move 4[break]
[i]Move 5 | Move 6 | Move 7 | Move 8[/i]
[break][break]Example:[break]
[break]BULBASAUR[break]
Lvl. 05[break]
65/65 HP[break]
[00/72 EXP][break]
Ability: Overgrow[break]
Tackle | Growl | Vine Whip | empty[break][break]
Assists
Assists work in VATONAGE similarly to how they work in the games. This function is for Rangers and Wardens only![break][break]
Every Pokémon has a type, and each type works to combat another type! For example, if capturing a Water-type Pokémon, you would use a Grass-type Pokémon to aid in the capture and grow grass to slow the other Pokémon down.[break][break]
| Type | Description | Effect |
 | Increases the power of the Capture Line. | Add +1 to Capture roll. |
 | Increases the power of the Capture Line. | Add +1 to Capture roll. |
 | Kicks up gusts of wind. | Pokémon is slowed. |
 | Creates pools of poison. | Pokémon is slowed. |
 | Causes small tremors in the earth. | Pokémon is stopped. |
 | Kicks up gravel. | Pokémon is slowed. |
 | Shoots a gooey web at the Pokémon. | Pokémon is stopped. |
 | Creates a scary face. | Pokémon is stopped. |
 | Hardens the Capture Line. | Add +1 to Capture Roll. |
 | Creates a ring of fire around the Pokémon. | Pokémon is stopped. |
 | Shoots bubbles at the Pokémon. | Pokémon is slowed. |
 | Grows a ring of tall grass around the Pokémon. | Pokémon is slowed. |
 | Calls down a bolt of lightning. | Pokémon is paralyzed. |
 | Holds the Pokémon in a Psychic ring. | Pokémon is stopped. |
 | Creates a large snowball. | Pokémon is slowed. |
 | Calls down a meteor. | Pokémon is stopped. |
 | Neutralizes any damage-causing attacks. | None. |
 | Pokémon becomes more friendly. | Add +1 to Capture roll. |
Slowed: Pokémon's movement slows down, and it is less likely to attack.[break]
Stopped: Pokémon stops in place for a moment.[break]
Paralyzed: Pokémon cannot move at all for a moment.[break][break]
Target Clears
These work similarly to Assists, in that a Ranger or Warden gets help from a Pokémon to clear something away out in the field. For example, if a fallen tree blocks the path, a Ranger could get help from a Scyther to cut the tree down and make space.[break][break]
Target Clears aren't based on any mechanics necessarily, they're simply something Rangers and Wardens need to learn how to do. It's important that the type of help needed matches the Pokémon's type or skill in some way. It's not realistic for a Charmander to use Water Gun to put out a fire![break][break]
It is also based on the power of the Pokémon. A Squirtle could put out a small fire with its Water Gun, but it couldn't put out a whole forest fire because it's not strong enough. It'll be up to you, the player, to provide reasonable ways for a Pokémon to complete a Target Clear through roleplaying. If it's something too outrageous, though, Staff will intervene![break][break]
Also remember, once a Ranger uses a Pokémon for an Assist or a Target Clear, the Pokémon is immediately released and goes back to its home! You don't get to keep the Pokémon forever, sorry!
[/PTab] [PTab=EXP and Leveling]
Who's ready to do some more math?![break][break]
EXP on VATONAGE is a bit different than in the games, because we're using a written medium. To start, here are the EXP rules:[break][break]
You get +10 EXP per every 100 words you write. Easy enough, right? Now let's get more funky.[break]
Every 20 levels your Pokémon gains, the number of EXP you get per 100 words multiplies by 4.[break][break]
Lvl. 1 is +10/100 WC. Lvl. 20 is +40/100 WC, Lvl. 40 is +160/100 WC, Lvl. 60 is +640/100 WC, and Lvl. 80 is +2560/100 WC.[break]This is to help with the exponentially growing amount of EXP higher-level Pokémon need to gain levels.
For Battle and Capture EXP, the formula for WINNING is: WC (for all BATTLE/CAPTURE posts only) + (WC/2) × 1.5. This is for ALL Pokémon involved in the battle, or all Pokémon in your Party if you have the EXP. Share. Here's an example.[break][break]
My Pokémon is Lvl. 10, and I wrote 500 words in my battle posts. That would be 50 + 25 × 1.5 = 113 EXP (rounded up always!)[break][break]
The formula for LOSING is: WC (for all BATTLE/CAPTURE posts only) + (WC/2). Again this is for ALL Pokémon involved in the battle, even if they faint. Here's an example.[break][break]
My Pokémon is Lvl. 10, and I wrote 500 words in my battle posts. That would be 50 + 25 = 75 EXP[break]
If your opponent is +10 levels OVER your Pokémon, multiply your final EXP by 2. If your opponent is +10 levels UNDER your Pokémon, divide your final EXP by 2.
For Rangers, the EXP you earn only applies to your Partner Pokémon.
VATONAGE uses the Fast leveling formula for ALL Pokémon, it's easier that way. Don't know what this means? Check out this link.[break][break]
It is up to you to track your Pokémon's EXP. That being said, Staff has made a handy EXP Tracker sheet for everyone to use! You can find it here.[/PTab][/PTabbedContent]
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1 - Vientown (Vernal Gym)[break]
2 - Ranger School[break]
3 - Chicole Village & Partner Farm (Median Gym)[break]
4 - Pueltown (Valtameri Gym)[break]
5 - Peace Park[break]
6 - Ranger Union[break]
7 - Peace Building[break]
8 - Boyleland (Charred Gym)[break]
9 - Haruba Village (Skirmish Gym)[break]
10 - Shiver Camp (Sylvan Gym)[break][break]
A - Chicole Path[break]
B - School Road[break]
C - Nabiki Beach (Marine Cave, Breeze Hill)[break]
D - Vien Forest[break]
E - Peace Tower[break]
F - Union Road[break]
G - Peril Cliffs[break]
H - Crysta Cave[break]
I - Hia Valley[break]
J - Ice Lake[break]
K - Almia Castle[break]
L - Chroma Road[break]
M - Chroma Highlands[break]
N - Chroma Ruins[break]
O - Puel Sea[break]
P - Sea of Wailord[break]
Q - Abandoned Oil Field (Umbra Gym)[break]
R - Haruba Desert (Hippowdon Temple)[break]
S - Volcano Cave[break]
Due to the rise of Trainers in Almia, every major town save for Chicole Village and Shiver Camp have a Pokécenter and a PokéMart. Chicole Village is an exception because it's very small, and it has a close proximity to the larger town of Vientown. Shiver Camp is also a small town, and since it has a Ranger Base with an Operator, there's no Pokécenter needed. Operators also utilize Pokémon healing capsules, but they are not as proficient as Nurse Joy, of course!
Pokémon Locations
For a detailed look at which Pokémon are where in Almia, check out this spreadsheet! For ease of use, it's recommended to use the Find function (CTRL+F/CMD+F) on your computer to search for the Pokémon or location you need!
[/PTab] [PTab=Misc.]Finally, we made it to the end! Thank you all for reading, and happy writing![break][break]
Important! If you need a mod to post in your thread, add the black Pokéball icon to the title located under the post subject. Once the mod has posted, they will change it to the green Pokéball icon.[break][break]
Here's a list of some helpful links for more information.
Bulbapedia - Pokémon Rangers: Shadows of Almia
Bulbapedia - List of Pokémon by Region
PokémonDb - Pokémon Sprites
Bulbapedia - Trainer Sprites (Gen IV)
VATONAGE Pokémon HP Tracker
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