Rules and F.A.Qs

General Rules

Before you can begin or consider joining, please read all the rules, FAQs, Character Creations and all the other journals.

If you have any further questions that were not mentioned in the journals you've read, please leave a group note or comment in the artist comment box. Though please don't ask through the mods' personal profile page. It will be ignored if this happens so please keep it in the group.

After creating the character and reading all the journals, please click on the "Join Button" with a link of your app. You can follow the process on how to do it through here. ---> [link]

If you feel that the mod is misusing their power, please share your concern with proof in the group notes so that we (the mods) could have a discussion with the individual.

If you break any of these rules, you will be given a warning. If you do not heed our warnings and you break the rules again, you will be kicked. Keep on doing this will eventually lead you to be banned from the group.

Art theft is not allowed. This means if you are caught tracing, claiming someone's art as your own or any other form of taking credit for something you have not made yourself, the submission will be removed. Repeated offenses will get you removed from the group.

Roleplaying Rules

Please be respectful to members and the moderators of the group. No trolling, harassing or any form of drama. This is a place to have fun. If you feel that someone is being unfair, not following rules or are witnessing this happened, please alert the mods with a screenshot or document it for proof through group notes. The least we want is our members to get caught in a crossfire, hence why it is wise to get a mods' attention to help resolve the problem to cool down the heat.

Please keep the rp chats around the rating of PG to PG-16ish. Some levels of cussing are okay, but if you want to do some "mature" adult material rp, please do it privately in notes, skyping or what ever source of instant messaging you've got.

There is no god-modding, power-playing, controlling another member's character or killing an oc without the owner's consent! This is an rp taboo that will not go unpunished if you are caught doing it.

While rping in the rp chat room, please keep ooc chat to a minimum. You can do all of your chattering in the ooc chat room.

Always have fun! \ouo/ Don't be afraid to ask for an rp, we won't bite.

F.A.Q.s

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What is this group?:
Okay This group is a future-based pokemon group. The characters are gijinkas (Pokemon that are also people). It takes place on a space station, the cutting edge Jirachi Station!

Where can I find the journals for plot and others?:
Journals will be located in the Journals tab of the group page. [Link - TBA]

How do I join this group?:
To join the group you will send a Join request with your characters name and a link to your app, and wait Mod feedback. If you are accepted you will get a note with a link to our Member tracking sheet, and will answer the short and simple questions!

I'm not the best at drawing. Are written apps allowed?:
Written apps are NOT allowed BUT fear not! We have many artists who would be willing to help you with the drawing portion!

Can I commission/have someone do the art for me?:
You ask one of the people in the art help journal! (link to journal)

What pokemon are okay to have? Are legendaries allowed?:
Legendaries are NOT allowed (This includes Pseudo Legendaries as well~) Other than that Any pokemon is allowed! Just be mindful of a pokemons rarity, we don't want a ton of starters and one zubat. Just take a look at the gallery and see the others, you might get some helpful ideas along the way!

Can I be a mod/Head District Leader?:
Mods and Sector Leaders are chosen by the Captain (or moderator team) ONLY Available jobs will be listed.

How many characters are we allowed to have?:
UNLIMITED CHARACTERS! As long as you are willing to raise the PokeDollars to keep buying new characters, you can make them! Just remember, our system of buying characters is there so that you work for your characters. We don't want them sitting in the store rooms with no one to love them~

Can we have NPCs as well?:
As of now all NPC's made will be made by Mods as event characters, but the possibility MIGHT be opened up later~

Where and what time line is this group set in?:
The previous system for dates has been reestablished under the new order of the Pokemon Alliance, later called the Galactic Pokemon Alliance. The year is around 400 PA (Some scholars will debate on the official beginning of the calendar resets).

What are the sectors of the station?:
There are a total of 8 sectors and here's a description for each one. Though you can also find it here on this journal as well too fav.me/d7r5kto :

- Sector one is the Engineering and Inventing Sector. It houses the engine room of the ship, and has many tinkers workshops. Many of the high-tech gadgets you find in the shopping sector will be from this part of the station! Jobs available here are Worker, Student, Engineer, and Inventor.

- Sector Two is the Religious/ Academic sector. It houses the temple, an expansive library, and the station academy. Jobs here are Worker, Student, Priest/Nun, Teacher, Librarian.

- Sector Three is the Art sector. The indoor beach runs at the edge of this and its neighboring sector. Most of the grand festivities are planned here, and it is the home of our many great artists, writers, and musicians. Jobs available are Workers, Students, Artists(specify the specialty) or Event Planner!

- Sector Four is the Fashion sector. The beach that runs along sector three also runs through here! It is the home of the many fashion designers of the station, and houses a grand Runway building where they host contests and runway shows! There are also many spas and salons! Jobs in this sector include Worker, Student, Model, Stylist, Fashion Designer, Boutique Owner

- Sector Five is the Shopping Sector. Citizens who live here have a full taste of life in the big city. Skyscrapers and bright lights this is the sector that never sleeps! You can find all sorts of shops here, the sky is the Limit! Jobs here include Worker, Student, Shop owner (specify the kind of shop), Advertiser!

- Sector Six is the Culinary sector. Cozy restaurants are laid out around a large Atrium/Greenhouse. People can enjoy a nice stroll through the verdant maze held in the heart of this sector, or enjoy a meal in one of the lovely local restaurants. Jobs in this sector include Worker, Student, Restaurant Owner, Chef, or Food Critic!

- Sector Seven is the Hospitality Sector. A vast green sector with calm farmland, and beautiful parks give a nice calming charm to the sector that also houses the Hospitals and Pharmacies of the station. The people here live by a philosophy that calm and quiet helps promote healing, and the rich colors of the land bring a cheerful mood. Jobs include Worker, Student, Pharmacist, Doctor (ask Mod before applying) Nurse, or rancher.

- Sector Eight is the Research and Exploration sector. Located beside the stations dock, they have many small vessels that allow these citizens to boldly go where no 'mon has gone before! They also house the labs where we research any number of things (harnessing a better energy source, to curing the most deadly disease!) There are many testing facilities for them and their neighbors (The inventors of Sector one) to use and work together on projects! Jobs in this sector include Worker, Student, Researcher, or Explorer!

What is the Hub?:
The Hub sits proud in the center of the Station. At its heart is the Leaders Spire, the building in which the Captain and her Sector Leaders live. Two smaller buildings sit on either side of the spire and house any Diplomatic visitors that come in their luxurious rooms. Outside of the front doors of the Spire is the Station Square, where all grand celebrations and festivals take place. Behind the Spire, surrounded by a thick grove of trees but for a few branching paths is the coliseum. Every few years the PokeLympics are held here as well as other great challenges. The coliseum has a Virtual reality setup for all who go in, and all who spectate to view. Also hidden in the grove of trees is the Water station that draws the water from deep in the heart of the ship, from the water reservoirs and pumps it through the rest of the vessel.

What is the currency like?:
The currency is PokeDollars, pretty much like in the games. You can use it to buy things and progress your character! We will even be having a Fashion shop where you can get outfits for your character.

How do I earn points?:
You earn points by drawing, writing, or posting event logs! fav.me/d7qtlj5  <--- check here for more information and what you can buy!

How many moves and what level does my pokemon start with?:
Every regular character starts out with TWO moves. No limit on level but make sure that the move fits in your characters Evolution level (if it evolves at 17 and you have a level 27 move it makes no sense!)

Are HM and TM moves allowed?:
Any move the pokemon can possibly learn is allowed (applies to ONLY that evolution!)

Is this group purely gijinka, anthro or both?:
Gijinka, anthro, Alien... up to you, as long as you feel it fits. (Look at the gallery for examples if you are unsure!)

What kind of jobs and rank are available?:
Jobs are mentioned in the System Sector question, and everyone who applies will have their Rank of Citizen (unless they are a moderator)

What is the age limit for my character? From youngest to oldest:
Youngest age allowed is 15, and the oldest is 65

Since this group takes place in the future, can we make our gijinka an alien?:
OF COURSE YOU CAN MAKE AN ALIEN~~~ I welcome any creative take you make on the pokemon, just keep in mind that the Gijinka theme at least dictates that they need to be humanoid (but use that as a springboard!)

What about androids and cyborgs? Are those allowed?:
Cyborgs and Androids maaaaay be allowed... only for specific types such as Steel and Electric, and will be heavily scrutinized by Mods so that they aren't overpowered

If aliens are allowed, would you allow multiple limbs or some weird kind of limb (like mouth for hands for example) that best represents a pokemon?:
Yes, I would allow this. Here's an example of one --> Maybe mouth for hands is odd, but I mean as long as it makes sense I'm cool.

Are shinies allowed?:
Shinies are awarded through events as they are also possible an event prize~

Are our characters allowed to carry items like evolution stones, megastones or other?:
Characters cannot hold evolution or mega stones... those are given in events. Other then that, have what you want (heck maybe some day we will have a mech shop on the ship xD)

Are mega evolved pokemon allowed?:
Characters MUST come in the group as a regular pokemon, not shiny... and definitely not Mega evolved! You can get a mega evolution, though, if you participate in events and stuff, you never know when we may give them out~

Can my gijinka be rich? And are royalty or noble status individuals allowed?: