ImmunityBow
02-27-13, 06:33 PM
Hi everyone. It's time to announce the grand opening of the Topaz Text RPG! So, let's begin by giving a little information on the Text RPG:
Q: What is a Text RPG? Why should I play it?
A: A text RPG is a way to play the Pokemon game while allowing room for players to develop their own story, characters and rivals. The exciting part is that you get thrown challenges that aren't just solved by using the correct HM or by using whatever is super effective - the player who roleplays well and devises creative solutions will excel. It also allows for mods to creates exciting events for everyone to participate in, keeping the game fresh and fun. Otherwise, it's just like a game of Pokemon! Using text, you choose your starter, begin your adventure, catch Pokemon, earn badges and do sidequests!
Q: Why is the Topaz Text RPG only until Hollowlog City?
A: In order to get the ball rolling on the TRPG, we decided to complete it until Hollowlog and to add to the Text RPG as it grows. I'm looking at something like weekly updates, adding one more route or city per week and refining already present content by adjusting levels to the right level of challenge and adding to be seen elements such as the Softwind Towers and the Roothaven Labyrinth. We'll also be looking at adding the Team Rocket and Orion Defender teams, which will be player run with some benefits, once enough interest accumulates. Stay tuned for updates!
Q: Who are the RPG Mods? Can I become one?
A: The mod and admin team has decided to first sound out the interest and see how many players play before holding RPG Mod signups. Currently, we feel that our TRPG leader, NyteFyre, and mod team, ImmunityBow, Cyndadile and Reliability, can handle TRPG updates for fewer than 20 people. Once we get that number of regular players, then we'll look at holding signups to keep update times under 24-48 hours.
Q: Are there any cool features unique to the Topaz Text RPG?
A: Aside from our awesome Topaz Pokemon, we have some cool sidequests, especially ones involving the new Wanted! feature. In sidequests throughout the TRPG, as well as special mod updates and events at their discretion, you will have the choice of doing lucrative, but unlawful things. While these can give you a lot of money, TMs and items, some of which you can't get until much later, they will also place a bounty on your heads. Other players can then challenge you to battles on routes (cities and towns are safe) in order to take your bounty. You'll live in nervous suspicion of all the other players... but you'll be stronger since you've taken the greater rewards! What will you choose?
So, sign-ups begin now, just post a signup topic in the Sign-ups Forum (http://www.pokemontopaz.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?72-Sign-ups) declaring your TRPG Trainer name, which starter Pokemon you'll have, its nickname, and the name of your rival(s)! Good luck, have fun, and let's make this an awesome TRPG together!
Q: What is a Text RPG? Why should I play it?
A: A text RPG is a way to play the Pokemon game while allowing room for players to develop their own story, characters and rivals. The exciting part is that you get thrown challenges that aren't just solved by using the correct HM or by using whatever is super effective - the player who roleplays well and devises creative solutions will excel. It also allows for mods to creates exciting events for everyone to participate in, keeping the game fresh and fun. Otherwise, it's just like a game of Pokemon! Using text, you choose your starter, begin your adventure, catch Pokemon, earn badges and do sidequests!
Q: Why is the Topaz Text RPG only until Hollowlog City?
A: In order to get the ball rolling on the TRPG, we decided to complete it until Hollowlog and to add to the Text RPG as it grows. I'm looking at something like weekly updates, adding one more route or city per week and refining already present content by adjusting levels to the right level of challenge and adding to be seen elements such as the Softwind Towers and the Roothaven Labyrinth. We'll also be looking at adding the Team Rocket and Orion Defender teams, which will be player run with some benefits, once enough interest accumulates. Stay tuned for updates!
Q: Who are the RPG Mods? Can I become one?
A: The mod and admin team has decided to first sound out the interest and see how many players play before holding RPG Mod signups. Currently, we feel that our TRPG leader, NyteFyre, and mod team, ImmunityBow, Cyndadile and Reliability, can handle TRPG updates for fewer than 20 people. Once we get that number of regular players, then we'll look at holding signups to keep update times under 24-48 hours.
Q: Are there any cool features unique to the Topaz Text RPG?
A: Aside from our awesome Topaz Pokemon, we have some cool sidequests, especially ones involving the new Wanted! feature. In sidequests throughout the TRPG, as well as special mod updates and events at their discretion, you will have the choice of doing lucrative, but unlawful things. While these can give you a lot of money, TMs and items, some of which you can't get until much later, they will also place a bounty on your heads. Other players can then challenge you to battles on routes (cities and towns are safe) in order to take your bounty. You'll live in nervous suspicion of all the other players... but you'll be stronger since you've taken the greater rewards! What will you choose?
So, sign-ups begin now, just post a signup topic in the Sign-ups Forum (http://www.pokemontopaz.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?72-Sign-ups) declaring your TRPG Trainer name, which starter Pokemon you'll have, its nickname, and the name of your rival(s)! Good luck, have fun, and let's make this an awesome TRPG together!