CHARACTER CREATION GUIDELINE

General Character Guidelines

Appearance

COLOR VARIANTS - If there are multiple canon colorations of the Pokémon species, this will be accepted! This includes shiny, Pinkan, and Smash/Pokken alternative colors, as well as colors that appear in the Anime.
- - MUTATIONS - They are allowed! However, they're limited to albino, melanistic, leucistic, and vitiligo (between different accepted color variations).
  - HAIR COLOR - No restrictions! Your character's hair color does not have to match their fur.
  - OTHER MINOR COLOR CHANGES - Other minor color alterations such as the gem color of Sneasel or Espeon can be altered. Their fur color should be one of the main color variants or mutations.
  - FUR PATTERNS: Fur patterns will not be allowed for Campus characters & Fantasy characters with the default Anthro race.
REGIONAL FORMS - Alternative forms such as Alolan and Galarian are also allowed! As student may also take on a Mega/Dynamax design but not have the power that comes with it! Only canonical Mega/Gigantimax designs allowed!
SPECIES SPECIFIC FORMS - Species that can swap between forms such as Shaymin, The Sky Genies, and Deoxys can either change their form at will, or use their skills to change, due to them being sidegrade forms! As for someone who gets stronger in a new form, such as Hoopa or Zygarde, their forms could either be treated as Evolution, or temporary form changes using Skills!
FUSION DESIGNS - Fusion designs between two Pokémon species can only be incorporated into the Fantasy World. Their race should explain why the fusion design is the way that it is. For example, if you wished to have a Mismagius/Delphox fusion, then the race of the character should be something such as a Lich, which would explain why the Delphox is also part Mismagius.
HEIGHT - The Height Range of a character should be anywhere between 4'0 and 7'4! (Certain Species may be able to be taller or shorter, it's a case by case scenario judged by the mods) We do allow students that are shorter than that height, but please be aware that you risk the potential of your application being rejected. Fantasy characters do not have to abide to this rule. Please keep your Fantasy Character's size in check, though, as they'll still need to use the tablet which is meant for a normal sized character!
AGE - Characters should be between the age of 18-95. All characters, Fantasy side included, have regular human life spans.
POKEMON SPECIES - Every Pokémon Species is allowed! Ultra Beasts, Beta Pokémon, and all Legendary Pokémon, including Arceus and Giratina are allowed! The only species that are banned are ones from an upcoming DLC or game that has not yet been released!
NO PREGNANCY - Pregnancy in both Real and Fantasy World is banned. Characters may initially join the group with a child, but their child must be at least 7 years old (1st Grade) already.
DEATH - While your Campus Character obviously isn't allowed to die, your Fantasy Character can. As long as their spirit lingers on and they take the form of a Ghost-Type Pokémon! You can create Fantasy characters that have already died but refuse to move onto the afterlife.

Popular Species

Each month, we check to see the number of species being represented by unique & active members in the group! If this number reaches 5 or more, then a species will cost credits to create! This also means you will not be able to start with these Pokémon if you are new to the group! This list is subject to change every month, so keep checking to see if the species you want to make will cost credits or not! Note that this does NOT apply to Gijinka or Feral characters!

Prices for June 2023

Fennekin/Braixen/Delphox = 10 Credits
Absol = 5 Credits

Campus Characters

Campus characters, aka characters from the real world, are Anthro only and lack regular Pokémon moves and powers! They should be seen on the same level as regular Humans, however they do have a few traits depending on their species. Read the list below!

CAMPUS MEMBER POWERS (or lack thereof)
- - LEVITATION - The campus member cannot float to extreme heights. Unless the campus member is jumping to increase elevation (which would be the jumping height of a normal person), their height will relatively remain the same. At most, they can pick their legs off the ground and remain the same elevation.
  - WINGS - Students cannot fly.
  - HEIGHTENED SIGHT/HEARING - This is allowed! However, your student cannot hear/see unreasonable distances. Having heightened senses does not allow you to see through walls or easily track someone down by scent through a trail that's a couple days old. At most, you just have really good 20/20 vision and smell better than the average person.
  - STRENGTH - It'll be based on normal human levels of strength.
  - EXTRA LIMBS - These are allowed as long as it's a key feature about the Pokemon species! You can't go and give Pikachu two new sets of arms, but Ambipoms can have a prehensile tail and Cofagrigus can maintain their extra ghost hands.
  - FIRE-BREATHING - No.
  - FLAMING BODY PARTS - This goes for fire tails, hair, or fire radiating off of a student. They cannot burn things and may be warm to the touch.
  - ANIMALISTIC - Students are able to purr, whimper, or howl if their Pokemon is based off of a feline or canine.
  - TYPE-ATTRIBUTES - They're allowed to be nuanced and small! It's always a good idea to ask.
    - - GHOST-TYPE - You are not allowed to see or phase through walls.
      - FIRE-TYPE - They are able to have a warmer body temperature and withstand colder temperatures. They aren't a big fan of water.
      - GRASS-TYPE - Grass Types can be affected by Seasons, if they have any plants or leaves on them, then they can change depending on the Season. They can also breathe in carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen and have a generally more green thumb. They can also be more energetic in sunlight and drowsier on cloudy days. However, grass-types cannot completely rely on sunlight for a source of food.
      - FIGHTING-TYPE - They'll be able to have an easier time developing muscle structures and have a higher default level of strength than the average person. However, it won't be Pokemon-levels of strong. They are nerfed in this world.
      - ELECTRIC-TYPE - They can have designated spots on their body that is static (ie. a Pikachu's cheeks).
      - WATER-TYPE - They can be strong swimmers and hold their breath longer. They'll have an easier time with training to be on the skill-level of an Olympic swimmer.
      - BUG-TYPE - They can be good climbers, but not on the level of scaling walls and ceilings. They would have an easier time climbing trees and rock walls.
      - STEEL-TYPE - They are less likely to be sick and if they drink alcohol, they'll be able to hold their liquor better. They are not completely immune of poison, however. They just have a higher tolerance. They also don't bruise easily and are more durable and strong.
      - ROCK-TYPE - They can be generally stronger.
      - ICE-TYPE - They are prone to sickness in warmer weather and can get heat-stroke. However, they are more energetic during the winter!
      - DRAGON-TYPE - They get sick easier in colder weather.
      - PSYCHIC-TYPE - They are not allowed to mind-read or accurately predict the future (which would be god-modding). Instead, they are able to have higher levels of empathy and everything they sense is a hunch. The hunch can't always be accurate, though. Roll a dice if you need to!

If you have any questions for your student's abilities that isn't present on this list, it is always a good idea to ask in the #help channel on our Discord server! Just because it's not a rule, doesn't mean it's instantly allowed. Please use your common sense! If the trait alters the world we live in, opens the floor to god-modding, or is considered too powerful/OP, the chances of it being rejected are high.

Fantasy Characters

RACE - Fantasy characters, unlike their College Campus Counterparts, have the option to be Anthro, Gijinka, or any other DnD race that you desire! For example, if you decide a Fantasy character is a mermaid, you will draw that Pokémon species with a mermaid tail, even if that Pokémon doesn't normally have a mermaid tail, or is even a water type for that matter!
CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES - The clothing of the Fantasy character doesn't have to come off as Medieval, but it certainly shouldn't come off as modern, either! Clothing such as sneakers and jeans are things these kinds of characters would not have access to. They also would not have modern accessories like video games or credit cards. Your character should not be completely nude and have some sort of clothing on them! If they have more of non-humanoid bottom, then they do not need pants! However if your character is more human-like with their body shape, then they will need pants.
WEAPONS - Weapons should also follow the same rule as clothing. They shouldn't be modern weapons. No automatic guns or realistic weapons on the same caliber. Most weaponry in this group is either magic based (magic bullets) or Medieval Based (Sword, Knives, Kunai, Staffs, Bow & Arrow, etc). You can have older guns such as the Flintlocke rifle, which take a long time to reload, but they would be quite weak in comparison to all other weapon types you can have.

RPG Classes

As most RPG groups go, Pokemon Fantasy-University also has classes. These classes are here to help you identify what your character specializes in. Each class has it's own unique features with it's pros and cons, but in the end, each one is just as important to the other in order to save the Fantasy World.

We will be keeping the class system relatively simple, if you wish to go into further detail explaining what your character's abilities are with their class, then you are free to do as such. Just make sure it falls within the class's abilities.

If you wish to change your character's class, you are free to do so. But please let us know if you are doing it! Also be wary that your character will not be immediately skilled in their new class that they choose if they switch.

Please note that your application MUST list one of these as their class. If you have a subclass you'd like you can describe it more in the written portion. Also, if you don't think any of these main classes fit your subclass, please message me about it, or comment down below!

WARRIOR

(Subclass Examples: Martial Artist, Brute, Bannerman, Weapon and Shield, ect)

The Warrior class is one that focuses in physical strength and defense. They fight with weapons such as swords, shields, or even their bare fists. Whatever the case, they are strong and to not be messed with. However, their weakness lies in that they do not usually have tricks up their sleeves like the other classes do.

MAGE

(Subclass Examples: Spellcaster, Dark Mage, SpellSword/Spellbow, Shapeshifter, ect)

The Mage class is probably the exact opposite of the Warrior class. They are physically much weaker, but they have tons of special abilities that give them the upperhand in battle. From Spell Casters, to Summoners, to Shapeshifters, to Dark Mages; they have many tricks up their sleeves and they must be figured out you wish to defeat them.

ROGUE

(Subclass examples: Ninja, Assassin, Spy, Scout, Thief, Explorer, Tactician, ect)

A rogue is a versatile character, capable of sneaky combat and nimble tricks. The rogue is stealthy and dexterous, they also specialize in finding and disarming traps and picking locks. The rogue also has the ability to "sneak attack" enemies who are caught off-guard or taken by surprise, inflicting extra damage.

RANGER

(Subclass examples: Archer/Crossbow, Sharpshooter, Phoenix, ect)

The Ranger class, like the Ninja class, likes to go undetected in their missions. However, unlike the Ninjas, get their job done from a much farther distance. Without guns, using a sniper rifle is out of the question. For the time being the only weapons that can be used are bow and arrows along with crossbows. Their speed and accuracy are their biggest strengths.

SUPPORT

(Subclass Examples: Medic, Elemental, Shaman, Idol/host, ect)

The Support class is for those who do not wish to fight at all. This can range from being a Medic to heal those who have been injured, to a farmer that grows crops, a merchant who sells goods, and so on. Whatever the case is, they're supporting and helping others without doing any sort of fighting.

Archetypes

While not mandatory, here are some suggestions of what Archetype your Campus character could be! You do not have to pick one from this list as these are merely suggestions of the types of characters you could create!

Airhead:

This student always seems to have their head in the clouds. Easily distracted and not always quite there. They tend to also be rather carefree and don't care about social status or stigmas.

Alpha Bitch/Sorority Girl

A girl who actively enjoys judging other girls for their worthiness and keeps a tight group of girls exactly like her

Average Joe:

There's nothing too special or noteworthy about this student. They are relatively simple and average in ability, not really excelling or failing in anything. Just your Average Joe

Band Geek

the Band Geek is an ubiquitous sight in the band room; they are usually seen traipsing down the hall with their instrument case, or jamming out in a practice room during study hall. They're never the cool kids, and are generally outcasts or nerds. Note that this contrasts hugely from the kids in a band who are generally cool rebels. The kids in the band are usually straight laced geeks.

Book Dumb

They are explicitly shown as doing very badly in school, despite showing themselves to be of at least average intelligence in most other areas of life. This isn't inconsistency on the part of the writers, though. The kid is just Book Dumb.

Bookworm:

Noses usually deep inside a novel or textbook these students are very much lovers of literature. They tend to like quiet places and usually prefer reading as their source of entertainment. They excel in Literature and English classes and some even do well in other foreign languages

Brilliant, but Lazy:

They more than capable of taking care of any situation that the heroes have to deal with, but doesn't care. They'd rather relax and do nothing to help. This character will likely Refuse The Call when it comes, feeling that, whatever's going on, it's not their problem. Expect them to be very sarcastic as well. Expect such a character to be indifferent, uncaring, and, at worst, obnoxious or self-centered. However, when it's crunch time, and the heroes need someone to come save them, guess who decides to give them a break?

Bully:

A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable.

Bully Hunter:

A character who seems particularly adept and eager to take down bully-type characters with extreme prejudice, or at least show he has this streak in him. The Bully Hunter may do it by accident or while passing through the area, or he may actively seek out those who make others' lives miserable as a pastime and inject some hell into their lives in retaliation.

Car fanatics:

The only thing on this kind of student's mind is cars, and that's pretty much what they always talk about. Often times they own a car, know how to fix one, or just like to draw cars and occasionally design one of their own.

Cool Loser:

This is when a character who is smart, funny, fashionable and good looking is portrayed as being much less popular than they would be in real life. Done deliberately to limit the circle of friends/cast as much as possible. If this character is female, she is frequently a target of the Alpha Bitch. If this character is male, he is often the target of the Jerk Jock and/or The Bully.

Deadbeat/Potential dropout:

Someone who has given up on trying to uphold their grades and is making the most out of their (potential) last year in school

Emo/Goth:

A person who is overly sensitive and full of angst or adopts a certain style characterized by dyed black hair, tight t-shirts and jeans, etc.

Frat Boy:

A young man who behaves in a boisterous or foolish manner considered typical of members of some college fraternities.

Gamer:

Loves video games and focuses most of their time playing/wanting to play them. Can either be casual or competitive.

Greaser:

Someone who dresses in leather or denim jackets over their school slacks or jeans, and also may grease their hair. In general they look like 1950s-style throwbacks, most act like juvenile delinquents and usually excel at shop and Gym classes.

Jock:

An enthusiastic athlete or sports fan, especially one with few other interests.

Lone Wolf:

someone with good grades but tends to stray away from any social interaction.

Metal head:

Someone who listens to heavy metal and dresses with dark Clothing like vests or jackets, they might also have long hair and make up with Piercings.

Nerd:

A person seen as overly intellectual, obsessive, introverted or lacking social skills.

Popular Girl/Boy/Student:

Always surrounded by other students and seemingly friends with all of them. This student is quite well-known in the University and almost everyone knows who they are.

Prankster/trickster:

Someone who loves causing chaos or mischief.

Preppy/Rich kid:

A snobbish individual, looking down on anyone below their class, they are not above bribing the Teachers or using their parents money to get privileges, they usually excel at Math and General Economics, might try to run for class president as well.

Reverse Furry:

Has a fascination for Gijinkas. This can range from simply liking and drawing Gijinkas, to full on Gijinka suits.

Teacher’s Pet/Ace Student:

A student who is treated as a favorite by the school authority for being loyal and hardworking.

Theater kid:

This kind of student absolutely loves their theater class, even everything about theater it's self! They're often seen listening to the songs from their favorite musicals, and are often very expressive in everyday life.

Troublemaker:

a person who habitually causes difficulty or problems, especially by inciting others to defy those in authority. Also can be classified as a delinquent or a class clown.

Tsundere:

A person who is initially cold (and sometimes even hostile) before gradually showing a warmer, friendlier side over time.

Weaboo:

Has a strong interest for Manga and Anime and not much else. Will most likely try to shoehorn in their favorite manga/anime into everything.

Yandere:

Somebody who is sweet and kind at first glance. But when it comes to their love (crush)they will act obsessive and violent.

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