Original OP:
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So, let's go about composing your own Pokédex! In this activity, we use existing Pokémon to build a new Pokédex, as if for a region of your own - choosing your starters, legendaries, version exclusive pairs etc.
It's lots of fun, and as I've been doing it for a long time, I have a whole starting kit and some general instructions for making a good list. I've been told fangame devs might find it useful, so do tell if it's helpful for that.
First, here's one Pokedex list from me to show you how it looks like (it's done in terms of what Pokémon are in it, but hasn't been put in good order yet): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G6V7bvl7sYoqg3epOh0aiKxr2ep6TQek/view?usp=sharing
Briefly about my list:
Here's a blank list to get you started: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...ouid=110697527681062613903&rtpof=true&sd=true
DISCLAIMER: Please, download a copy of this list and then edit it as you wish. No need to request editing permission, because you can't get it - this blank list is here for everyone to use.
How to use:
Setting out to make a proper-looking Pokédex, you will need an estimated size. I find round numbers very pleasing, and they fit with actual Pokédexes: either round hundreds plus change or hundred and fifties plus change (extra points for very round numbers like 200 and tried classics like 151, or the more modern 300 or 400). The more "legit" your list looks, the better.
To make choices easier, imagine the list was for a region based on a country, or part of a country, that you know well - landmarks, stories, culture, memorable native flora and fauna etc. Using the inspiration it provides will make your list more coherent and will be more fun for you, as you will know which Pokémon represents what. You don't have to use everything your country has to offer or stick strictly to the animals present in your country of choice - my county LOVES ladybugs, but in the list inspired by it there was just no place for Ledian or Orbeetle. That's what theoretical expansion pack list are for (more on that later).
Also, you will want to order the list according to some sequence of places with Pokémon available, and that gets a lot easier when you can pick a spot on your country/local region's map and say: "Okay, I'll start here, then this will be my forest, with the following Pokémon in it, this mountain will be a volcano, and these Pokémon will live in it" and so on. My example had a lot added to the end so that's not ordered like this, but it was pretty well ordered up until cca #300.
Some more advice: when choosing starters, try to have them each have a different battle style. That's how they've always worked: slow special Venusaur, fast special Charizard and defensive Blastoise; slow physical Torterra, slow special Empoleon and fast mixed attacker Infernape; and so on.
EDIT: Also, think of things like Pokémon you would like to see as a Gym Leader's ace (I was very keen on that being Ampharos, Golem and also providing material for a very girly Fighting-type, a very manly Fairy-type and a very cute and cuddly Ghost-type Gym Leader) or a Champion's main mon (Tyranitar for me - how come it doesn't have a champion already?) for inspiration. Evil team Pokémon and those that would be cool on a villain too.
EDIT 2: When dealing with Pokémon you'd like to set as opposites/version exclusives, try to have them be about equally strong, which is best measured by their BST. Also, evolving at about the same level or in a similar way is a great bonus.
EDIT 3: Put the example and blank list to Google Drive so that even non-members can see it and give it a try, and also made them a bit more user-friendly.
Feel free to start with a smaller dex size at first, like 150 or 200. Looking forward to hearing fun combinations you come up with!
Spoiler:
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So, let's go about composing your own Pokédex! In this activity, we use existing Pokémon to build a new Pokédex, as if for a region of your own - choosing your starters, legendaries, version exclusive pairs etc.
It's lots of fun, and as I've been doing it for a long time, I have a whole starting kit and some general instructions for making a good list. I've been told fangame devs might find it useful, so do tell if it's helpful for that.
First, here's one Pokedex list from me to show you how it looks like (it's done in terms of what Pokémon are in it, but hasn't been put in good order yet): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G6V7bvl7sYoqg3epOh0aiKxr2ep6TQek/view?usp=sharing
Briefly about my list:
Spoiler:
Here's a blank list to get you started: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...ouid=110697527681062613903&rtpof=true&sd=true
DISCLAIMER: Please, download a copy of this list and then edit it as you wish. No need to request editing permission, because you can't get it - this blank list is here for everyone to use.
How to use:
Spoiler:
Setting out to make a proper-looking Pokédex, you will need an estimated size. I find round numbers very pleasing, and they fit with actual Pokédexes: either round hundreds plus change or hundred and fifties plus change (extra points for very round numbers like 200 and tried classics like 151, or the more modern 300 or 400). The more "legit" your list looks, the better.
To make choices easier, imagine the list was for a region based on a country, or part of a country, that you know well - landmarks, stories, culture, memorable native flora and fauna etc. Using the inspiration it provides will make your list more coherent and will be more fun for you, as you will know which Pokémon represents what. You don't have to use everything your country has to offer or stick strictly to the animals present in your country of choice - my county LOVES ladybugs, but in the list inspired by it there was just no place for Ledian or Orbeetle. That's what theoretical expansion pack list are for (more on that later).
Also, you will want to order the list according to some sequence of places with Pokémon available, and that gets a lot easier when you can pick a spot on your country/local region's map and say: "Okay, I'll start here, then this will be my forest, with the following Pokémon in it, this mountain will be a volcano, and these Pokémon will live in it" and so on. My example had a lot added to the end so that's not ordered like this, but it was pretty well ordered up until cca #300.
Some more advice: when choosing starters, try to have them each have a different battle style. That's how they've always worked: slow special Venusaur, fast special Charizard and defensive Blastoise; slow physical Torterra, slow special Empoleon and fast mixed attacker Infernape; and so on.
EDIT: Also, think of things like Pokémon you would like to see as a Gym Leader's ace (I was very keen on that being Ampharos, Golem and also providing material for a very girly Fighting-type, a very manly Fairy-type and a very cute and cuddly Ghost-type Gym Leader) or a Champion's main mon (Tyranitar for me - how come it doesn't have a champion already?) for inspiration. Evil team Pokémon and those that would be cool on a villain too.
EDIT 2: When dealing with Pokémon you'd like to set as opposites/version exclusives, try to have them be about equally strong, which is best measured by their BST. Also, evolving at about the same level or in a similar way is a great bonus.
EDIT 3: Put the example and blank list to Google Drive so that even non-members can see it and give it a try, and also made them a bit more user-friendly.
Feel free to start with a smaller dex size at first, like 150 or 200. Looking forward to hearing fun combinations you come up with!
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