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Hello, my name is Sion Astal. For everyone who doesn't know me, I've been in this world for quite some time now, and it occurred to me that, given how most new arrivals have largely the same questions, it would be helpful to collect the answers to such in a single place. So, for any who may be interested, I've done so myself. You can view it either as a recording here, or download it as a text version to read from the attachment to this message.
So, without further ado...
An Introduction
To begin with, yes, you're very far from wherever you were just a short time ago. In another world entirely, in fact. Right now, it's still unknown what exactly causes people to be brought here, and as such, neither is it known what causes people to return. However, as this is another world, the passage of time here is apparently separate from that of other worlds, meaning that when you do return, it will be to the same moment you left. For that matter, different people from the same world can apparently arrive here from different points in time. But the important thing to keep in mind is simply that there's no need to worry about missing out on anything back home; instead focus on how you plan to deal with being here.
With that said, there are a few things about this place you may or may not already be aware of. One is that if your world contained magic or anything of the sort, you'll find that you're completely unable to use it here. The other is that people who weren't human before become so on arrival, though it seems some may retain some vestiges of their original forms. Both of these things are true of everyone, and while it certainly may not be very fair, there doesn't seem to be anything that can be done about it.
How to Use Your Pokégear
If you've come from a world that already has technology such as phones, radio, or other such devices, you probably need little explanation of your Pokégear. For those who aren't familiar with such things, however, here is an explanation. The Pokégear is a device capable of copying images, sound, and written text, relaying them to another, and having that other repeat back those things. They use a form of technology, not magic, and the people you see and speak to on the screen are simply images being shown to you of someone else using their own 'gear elsewhere, while they likewise are seeing and hearing you. Of course, if you're seeing this you've presumably figured out or stumbled upon at least some of its functions, but for those who'd like more explanation a brief one follows:
*A detailed drawing of a Pokégear is shown, with labels for the various parts, followed by an explanation of the various functions interspersed with occasional smaller drawings of specific screens or buttons as called for. It covers most the basics--using the network and messaging, checking on status of Pokémon, etc--with a few notes as to other things such as apps. All of it explained in terms specifically chosen to be easy for someone with little to know familiarity with technology to understand.*
The Pokégear is probably the primary tool used for communication, particularly by those who've been brought here from other worlds. Between this and its general usefulness it's generally helpful to be familiar with how to make use of it.
A Brief Overview of the Region
With those matters addressed, let me explain a bit about this world. The town you woke up in is called New Bark Town, and is located in the region known as Johto. There are other regions of the world, but aside from Kanto to the east there generally isn't a means to travel to them, so those won't be addressed here. Now, this is Johto:
*What follows is what is evidently a hand-drawn, yet incredibly precise and detailed map of the region, showing not only routes and towns, but also points of interests such as the Sprout Tower, Slowpoke Well, Department Store, the various gyms, etc. Sion proceeds to give a brief explanation of each of these, including some notes as to potential hazards to plan for when traveling along one route or another, even the approximate distances and travel times between cities.*
As for Kanto, I won't go into as much detail, but here are some of the more noteworthy points:
*And now he does the same for Kanto, complete with slightly less detailed map, and definitely far less commentary.*
In many of the larger towns and all the cities in both these regions, you'll find what are called Pokémon Centers. These are places you can bring your pokémon to have them healed free of charge. You can also find places to buy supplies in most towns, as well as lodging. For money, you can usually find work at a variety of businesses, including the Pokémon Centers themselves.
Some Basics of Pokémon
Now that the basics of where you are and how to get around in this world are covered, the next point to address is the Pokémon themselves. You should have found one with you when you first woke up here; that one is yours, you can think of it like a partner of sorts if you like. You'll find you have a red and white ball that it can be recalled into if needed, as well as several empty ones for catching more. There are also other useful items amongst your pack; all of them belong to you, and many are quite useful, so take the time to learn what's there if you haven't done so yet.
As for the Pokémon, these are creatures native to this world. There are hundreds of different kinds, classified into eighteen different types. They're often used to 'battle' one another, which they typically enjoy doing and which seems to be more sport than a genuine fight. Of course, each Pokémon has its own temperament, and some enjoy these battles more than others, or are more or less obedient, so it's best to start getting to know yours quickly if you want to work together effectively. You can 'train' your Pokémon by guiding them in battle against others, from which they will grow stronger. Many will, after a certain point, 'evolve' or transform into another form, often one larger and stronger than the previous one. Others, however, need to be exposed to special stones or other such things in order to evolve, and some do not evolve at all.
When it comes to battles, your task is to guide your Pokémon by telling it what to do. When to attack, which moves and techniques to use, and so on. As I mentioned before, there are eighteen different 'types', of which each Pokémon has attributes of one or two. These types all have various advantages and disadvantages against each other, which can greatly affect your success in battle. If eighteen seems a bit much to learn at once, however, you may wish to focus on learning only all the strengths and weaknesses of the type or types of the Pokémon you've started with, then simply continue learning more from there.
*Accompanying the next section is another drawing, this time showing various kinds of Poké Balls, with each type labeled with its name and a short note as to what it does.*
You can acquire more Pokémon by capturing wild ones that you encounter. You typically do this by battling them to weaken them, then throwing one of your empty Poké Balls--those red and white balls--at it. Sometimes the Pokémon may escape capture, but if you're successful, you'll now have another to train and call your own. Other than the balls you were provided upon arrival, there are other, more advanced versions that can be purchased at the stores in various cities, that give a better chance at catching Pokémon. You can also often purchase Pokémon eggs from other trainers, which will generally hatch after a few weeks of care.
Many trainers will battle each other, as well, and challenge the various gyms throughout the regions, which were mentioned before. Knowing the Pokémon types is especially useful for battling the gym leaders, as most gyms are themed around a single type, however, keep in mind that the leaders also often plan for obvious weaknesses. Still, if your team is strong enough, you should have little trouble.
*Now there's a list of all the gyms and their featured types, accompanied by a small illustration of each of their badges, which in turn are labeled with the badge name and a note on what it's used for.*
Winning a battle against a gym leader will earn you that gym's badge. These badges have several uses, from earning your own team's respect, to in the case of trainers allowing the use of certain techniques outside of battle, and so on. It isn't necessary to challenge the gyms, of course, but it's one of the more popular things to do here, especially for trainers.
Of course, not everyone who arrives here is designated a 'trainer'; others are what's termed 'breeders' instead. Breeders generally raise Pokémon to breed them for eggs, which eggs can be in turn raised, or sold to other trainers. If you've been classed as a breeder, you can still challenge gyms, but acquiring the badges isn't required to make use of those things that trainers need them for, and generally don't offer as many benefits. On the other hand, it appears that when breeding Pokémon, you're more likely to get large clutches of eggs as a breeder.
A Few Final Notes...
With all these basics covered, there are a few more things to note. One is the existence of 'legendary' Pokémon; or more precisely, answering a few of the most common questions about them. As one might expect, little is known of them, but they do exist and are quite powerful when they make an appearance. However, it seems they have nothing to do with people being brought here from other worlds, and while seeing them is rare, catching them certainly appears to be out of the question.
Another is that, for all that much of this place may seem idyllic, there are some criminal elements. The most prominent one in the area is an organization known by the name of "Team Rocket", whose activities have been responsible for a number of problems in the past. Even though the chance of running into one of the organization's members is relatively unlikely, it's still advisable to exercise some caution.
Finally is the bizarre occurrences that happen in this world from time to time. The causes of many are unknown, and the effects varied, but strange things do happen on occasion. These things have proven to be strictly temporary, however, with everything returning to normal at the end, so there's no need to panic should something like that occur.
[Attachment: Newcomers_Orientation.zip]
So, without further ado...
An Introduction
To begin with, yes, you're very far from wherever you were just a short time ago. In another world entirely, in fact. Right now, it's still unknown what exactly causes people to be brought here, and as such, neither is it known what causes people to return. However, as this is another world, the passage of time here is apparently separate from that of other worlds, meaning that when you do return, it will be to the same moment you left. For that matter, different people from the same world can apparently arrive here from different points in time. But the important thing to keep in mind is simply that there's no need to worry about missing out on anything back home; instead focus on how you plan to deal with being here.
With that said, there are a few things about this place you may or may not already be aware of. One is that if your world contained magic or anything of the sort, you'll find that you're completely unable to use it here. The other is that people who weren't human before become so on arrival, though it seems some may retain some vestiges of their original forms. Both of these things are true of everyone, and while it certainly may not be very fair, there doesn't seem to be anything that can be done about it.
How to Use Your Pokégear
If you've come from a world that already has technology such as phones, radio, or other such devices, you probably need little explanation of your Pokégear. For those who aren't familiar with such things, however, here is an explanation. The Pokégear is a device capable of copying images, sound, and written text, relaying them to another, and having that other repeat back those things. They use a form of technology, not magic, and the people you see and speak to on the screen are simply images being shown to you of someone else using their own 'gear elsewhere, while they likewise are seeing and hearing you. Of course, if you're seeing this you've presumably figured out or stumbled upon at least some of its functions, but for those who'd like more explanation a brief one follows:
*A detailed drawing of a Pokégear is shown, with labels for the various parts, followed by an explanation of the various functions interspersed with occasional smaller drawings of specific screens or buttons as called for. It covers most the basics--using the network and messaging, checking on status of Pokémon, etc--with a few notes as to other things such as apps. All of it explained in terms specifically chosen to be easy for someone with little to know familiarity with technology to understand.*
The Pokégear is probably the primary tool used for communication, particularly by those who've been brought here from other worlds. Between this and its general usefulness it's generally helpful to be familiar with how to make use of it.
A Brief Overview of the Region
With those matters addressed, let me explain a bit about this world. The town you woke up in is called New Bark Town, and is located in the region known as Johto. There are other regions of the world, but aside from Kanto to the east there generally isn't a means to travel to them, so those won't be addressed here. Now, this is Johto:
*What follows is what is evidently a hand-drawn, yet incredibly precise and detailed map of the region, showing not only routes and towns, but also points of interests such as the Sprout Tower, Slowpoke Well, Department Store, the various gyms, etc. Sion proceeds to give a brief explanation of each of these, including some notes as to potential hazards to plan for when traveling along one route or another, even the approximate distances and travel times between cities.*
As for Kanto, I won't go into as much detail, but here are some of the more noteworthy points:
*And now he does the same for Kanto, complete with slightly less detailed map, and definitely far less commentary.*
In many of the larger towns and all the cities in both these regions, you'll find what are called Pokémon Centers. These are places you can bring your pokémon to have them healed free of charge. You can also find places to buy supplies in most towns, as well as lodging. For money, you can usually find work at a variety of businesses, including the Pokémon Centers themselves.
Some Basics of Pokémon
Now that the basics of where you are and how to get around in this world are covered, the next point to address is the Pokémon themselves. You should have found one with you when you first woke up here; that one is yours, you can think of it like a partner of sorts if you like. You'll find you have a red and white ball that it can be recalled into if needed, as well as several empty ones for catching more. There are also other useful items amongst your pack; all of them belong to you, and many are quite useful, so take the time to learn what's there if you haven't done so yet.
As for the Pokémon, these are creatures native to this world. There are hundreds of different kinds, classified into eighteen different types. They're often used to 'battle' one another, which they typically enjoy doing and which seems to be more sport than a genuine fight. Of course, each Pokémon has its own temperament, and some enjoy these battles more than others, or are more or less obedient, so it's best to start getting to know yours quickly if you want to work together effectively. You can 'train' your Pokémon by guiding them in battle against others, from which they will grow stronger. Many will, after a certain point, 'evolve' or transform into another form, often one larger and stronger than the previous one. Others, however, need to be exposed to special stones or other such things in order to evolve, and some do not evolve at all.
When it comes to battles, your task is to guide your Pokémon by telling it what to do. When to attack, which moves and techniques to use, and so on. As I mentioned before, there are eighteen different 'types', of which each Pokémon has attributes of one or two. These types all have various advantages and disadvantages against each other, which can greatly affect your success in battle. If eighteen seems a bit much to learn at once, however, you may wish to focus on learning only all the strengths and weaknesses of the type or types of the Pokémon you've started with, then simply continue learning more from there.
*Accompanying the next section is another drawing, this time showing various kinds of Poké Balls, with each type labeled with its name and a short note as to what it does.*
You can acquire more Pokémon by capturing wild ones that you encounter. You typically do this by battling them to weaken them, then throwing one of your empty Poké Balls--those red and white balls--at it. Sometimes the Pokémon may escape capture, but if you're successful, you'll now have another to train and call your own. Other than the balls you were provided upon arrival, there are other, more advanced versions that can be purchased at the stores in various cities, that give a better chance at catching Pokémon. You can also often purchase Pokémon eggs from other trainers, which will generally hatch after a few weeks of care.
Many trainers will battle each other, as well, and challenge the various gyms throughout the regions, which were mentioned before. Knowing the Pokémon types is especially useful for battling the gym leaders, as most gyms are themed around a single type, however, keep in mind that the leaders also often plan for obvious weaknesses. Still, if your team is strong enough, you should have little trouble.
*Now there's a list of all the gyms and their featured types, accompanied by a small illustration of each of their badges, which in turn are labeled with the badge name and a note on what it's used for.*
Winning a battle against a gym leader will earn you that gym's badge. These badges have several uses, from earning your own team's respect, to in the case of trainers allowing the use of certain techniques outside of battle, and so on. It isn't necessary to challenge the gyms, of course, but it's one of the more popular things to do here, especially for trainers.
Of course, not everyone who arrives here is designated a 'trainer'; others are what's termed 'breeders' instead. Breeders generally raise Pokémon to breed them for eggs, which eggs can be in turn raised, or sold to other trainers. If you've been classed as a breeder, you can still challenge gyms, but acquiring the badges isn't required to make use of those things that trainers need them for, and generally don't offer as many benefits. On the other hand, it appears that when breeding Pokémon, you're more likely to get large clutches of eggs as a breeder.
A Few Final Notes...
With all these basics covered, there are a few more things to note. One is the existence of 'legendary' Pokémon; or more precisely, answering a few of the most common questions about them. As one might expect, little is known of them, but they do exist and are quite powerful when they make an appearance. However, it seems they have nothing to do with people being brought here from other worlds, and while seeing them is rare, catching them certainly appears to be out of the question.
Another is that, for all that much of this place may seem idyllic, there are some criminal elements. The most prominent one in the area is an organization known by the name of "Team Rocket", whose activities have been responsible for a number of problems in the past. Even though the chance of running into one of the organization's members is relatively unlikely, it's still advisable to exercise some caution.
Finally is the bizarre occurrences that happen in this world from time to time. The causes of many are unknown, and the effects varied, but strange things do happen on occasion. These things have proven to be strictly temporary, however, with everything returning to normal at the end, so there's no need to panic should something like that occur.
[Attachment: Newcomers_Orientation.zip]
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