General Pokémon

[Kman96]

Well...if there's nothing official, I'm going to make it up myself. Sound good?

...it's for my story.

[spitllama]

I personally think the champion/elite four/gym leaders have nothing to do with the government of a region/city/town. They definitely have heavy political influence (ex/ Brock likes this so our town has this!) but not "control" as far as I can tell. I think there's a governing body behind the scenes that the franchise just hasn't found important to note.

[FSM-Reapr]

Oh right, like that secret agent in Platinum!

[Kman96]

I personally think the champion/elite four/gym leaders have nothing to do with the government of a region/city/town. They definitely have heavy political influence (ex/ Brock likes this so our town has this!) but not "control" as far as I can tell. I think there's a governing body behind the scenes that the franchise just hasn't found important to note.

^^^^This is what I'm going for/talking about.

My question is, who would it be? A president? A governor? Is it a legislature? Anarchy? Monarchy?

EDIT:

Oh right, like that secret agent in Platinum!

Yes, he(Looker) was part of the International Police!

[FSM-Reapr]

A President, imo.

[spitllama]

I feel like its oligarchical and socialist. I imagine a "board" of figures in each region who use public funds to make goods like pokemon health care, bridges, etc available to your average 10 yr old adventurer.

Of course I have no backing for that, it's my hypothetical "what if"

[Kman96]

I feel like its oligarchical and socialist. I imagine a "board" of figures in each region who use public funds to make goods like pokemon health care, bridges, etc available to your average 10 yr old adventurer.

Of course I have no backing for that, it's my hypothetical "what if"

OMG.
Spitllama I am loving every word you are saying. I'm going to PM you something right now, that your governmentally-fit brain might be able to help me with.

[Cobraroll]

I think the Pokémon Centers and Marts are funded by fees and taxing.

A Poké Dollar is worth next to nothing. You need a million of them just to buy a bicycle. Just the wage for the nurses and Poké Mart clerks must be in the hundreds of millions per year, way more money than you will ever see in the games.

So, who pays this kind of money so trainers can have their adventure? My guess, the trainers themselves. And, of course, sponsors. At the beginning of the journey, I guess your mother and the regional Pokémon professor shell out a bit for registration, insurance, such things. After all, it's your tenth birthday, you've shown interest in Pokémon for years, and have expressed a desire for being a Trainer since you learned to speak. They see potential in you.

You leave your home town and fight trainers. The losing trainer in a battle has to pay a certain amount of money to the winner. However, as you'll see throughout the games, you end up giving out way more money when you lose, than you get when you win. Isn't that unfair? No, the opposing trainers lose as much too. However, most of it goes into funding your adventure. Somebody have to pay for Poké Center usage and subsidized items. As you're a registered Adventurer, you get these services for free or dirt cheap, but you still have to pay a small tax whenever money is transferred to you. And as you notice, you won't see much to the money you're paid for things you sell, either. Nuggets, for instance, are probably worth way more than p5000, but the remaining sum goes to the governing body.

Later on, you're shown to beat Gym Leaders. You appear on TV. You're fighting crime, participating in Contests or Musicals, or even in movies. You never notice it in-game, but sponsors donate quite a bit to fund your adventuring after a while. There's a reason why your mother doesn't have to leave the house, you know. As long as you continue being a public figure, nice to the people you meet and dutiful to the mission given to you by the Pokémon Professor, they will pay the monthly fees for your unlimited Poké Center usage, and you will still pay Adventurer's prices in the shops. At the point of your challenge of the Elite Four, even the insurance company will probably pay you more than you ever pay them. Your mom and the professor take care of the paperwork, and perhaps you'll end up quite rich later on. After all, all the time of your adventure, you're underage. You're allowed to keep a maximum amount of Poké Dollars on your person. There is big money in your adventure, but at the moment, it shouldn't be your primary concern. The games omit all that because they show the world through the eyes of a kid. Of course he wouldn't pay much attention to the economy.

[FSM-Reapr]

lol I think that bicycle guy was trying to rip you off.

I would say a Poke Dollar nowadays is 0.10 USD.

[Jompa]

I think the Pokémon Centers and Marts are funded by fees and taxing.

A Poké Dollar is worth next to nothing. You need a million of them just to buy a bicycle. Just the wage for the nurses and Poké Mart clerks must be in the hundreds of millions per year, way more money than you will ever see in the games.

So, who pays this kind of money so trainers can have their adventure? My guess, the trainers themselves. And, of course, sponsors. At the beginning of the journey, I guess your mother and the regional Pokémon professor shell out a bit for registration, insurance, such things. After all, it's your tenth birthday, you've shown interest in Pokémon for years, and have expressed a desire for being a Trainer since you learned to speak. They see potential in you.

You leave your home town and fight trainers. The losing trainer in a battle has to pay a certain amount of money to the winner. However, as you'll see throughout the games, you end up giving out way more money when you lose, than you get when you win. Isn't that unfair? No, the opposing trainers lose as much too. However, most of it goes into funding your adventure. Somebody have to pay for Poké Center usage and subsidized items. As you're a registered Adventurer, you get these services for free or dirt cheap, but you still have to pay a small tax whenever money is transferred to you. And as you notice, you won't see much to the money you're paid for things you sell, either. Nuggets, for instance, are probably worth way more than p5000, but the remaining sum goes to the governing body.

Later on, you're shown to beat Gym Leaders. You appear on TV. You're fighting crime, participating in Contests or Musicals, or even in movies. You never notice it in-game, but sponsors donate quite a bit to fund your adventuring after a while. There's a reason why your mother doesn't have to leave the house, you know. As long as you continue being a public figure, nice to the people you meet and dutiful to the mission given to you by the Pokémon Professor, they will pay the monthly fees for your unlimited Poké Center usage, and you will still pay Adventurer's prices in the shops. At the point of your challenge of the Elite Four, even the insurance company will probably pay you more than you ever pay them. Your mom and the professor take care of the paperwork, and perhaps you'll end up quite rich later on. After all, all the time of your adventure, you're underage. You're allowed to keep a maximum amount of Poké Dollars on your person. There is big money in your adventure, but at the moment, it shouldn't be your primary concern. The games omit all that because they show the world through the eyes of a kid. Of course he wouldn't pay much attention to the economy.

Cobra, I love you! You are the smartest person ever, and we should all be your slaves.

[fabbemannen]

I think the Pokémon Centers and Marts are funded by fees and taxing.

A Poké Dollar is worth next to nothing. You need a million of them just to buy a bicycle. Just the wage for the nurses and Poké Mart clerks must be in the hundreds of millions per year, way more money than you will ever see in the games.

So, who pays this kind of money so trainers can have their adventure? My guess, the trainers themselves. And, of course, sponsors. At the beginning of the journey, I guess your mother and the regional Pokémon professor shell out a bit for registration, insurance, such things. After all, it's your tenth birthday, you've shown interest in Pokémon for years, and have expressed a desire for being a Trainer since you learned to speak. They see potential in you.

You leave your home town and fight trainers. The losing trainer in a battle has to pay a certain amount of money to the winner. However, as you'll see throughout the games, you end up giving out way more money when you lose, than you get when you win. Isn't that unfair? No, the opposing trainers lose as much too. However, most of it goes into funding your adventure. Somebody have to pay for Poké Center usage and subsidized items. As you're a registered Adventurer, you get these services for free or dirt cheap, but you still have to pay a small tax whenever money is transferred to you. And as you notice, you won't see much to the money you're paid for things you sell, either. Nuggets, for instance, are probably worth way more than p5000, but the remaining sum goes to the governing body.

Later on, you're shown to beat Gym Leaders. You appear on TV. You're fighting crime, participating in Contests or Musicals, or even in movies. You never notice it in-game, but sponsors donate quite a bit to fund your adventuring after a while. There's a reason why your mother doesn't have to leave the house, you know. As long as you continue being a public figure, nice to the people you meet and dutiful to the mission given to you by the Pokémon Professor, they will pay the monthly fees for your unlimited Poké Center usage, and you will still pay Adventurer's prices in the shops. At the point of your challenge of the Elite Four, even the insurance company will probably pay you more than you ever pay them. Your mom and the professor take care of the paperwork, and perhaps you'll end up quite rich later on. After all, all the time of your adventure, you're underage. You're allowed to keep a maximum amount of Poké Dollars on your person. There is big money in your adventure, but at the moment, it shouldn't be your primary concern. The games omit all that because they show the world through the eyes of a kid. Of course he wouldn't pay much attention to the economy.

I watched The Truman Show yesterday and this reminds me way too much of it

[BonusPwnage]

Good for you, Cobra! Reading between the lines...or pixels...or playing between the pixels...you get what I mean!

[Shadoninja]

Facing the Elite Four and Champion with a team composed of a single type.
Using four since I'm lazy and because I can't use challenge mode. All level 70.

here's the plan for Fire

Volcarona (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Flamethrower
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
- Roost/Psychic

Chandelure (F) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Flamethrower
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic

Arcanine (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Close Combat
- ExtremeSpeed
- Outrage/Wild Charge
- Crunch

Charizard (M) @ Muscle Band
Trait: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake
- Aerial Ace
- Crunch/Dragon Claw/Outrage

[Roz~]

Maybe replace Outrage with Wild Charge on Arcanine. But yeah, the team is Roz approved :3

[Shadoninja]

Maybe replace Outrage with Wild Charge on Arcanine. But yeah, the team is Roz approved :3

Added as an option. I don't know if I'll be able to handle Iris. I'll change it if it ends up being useless.