Full Summary
The people at Nintendo are desperate to bring Pokemon back into fashion. With games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Battle B-Daman, and Beyblade over riding the once extremely popular show and games, Nintendo's losing money. A lot of money. Then, suddenly, it hits them! A Virtual Reality game. If the CC Corporation could make one "The World", why can't they make a virtual game? Well, Nintendo succeeded. Enter "Pokemon Virtual", the biggest thing to hit the waking world
"Pokemon Virtual" is extremely popular from day one, making over 1,000,000 sales in its first month. Nintendo's succeeded in their goal – Pokemon is still the biggest thing. However, the people at the CC Corporation aren't happy. Their Virtual Game, "The World", is losing players, and they're losing money. Enraged, the CC Corporation comes up with it's own plan – it's own plan to give "Pokemon Virtual" its own Twilight.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon or .Hack
This is the first chapter of a new story that I'm dabbling in. It was one heck of a challenge to write it, but I liked the summary, so I decided to give it a go. Please excuse if the first chapter is written kind of badly, this one happens to be the most challenging.
Also, I'm open for character submissions, just for supporting characters though. If you wants to give me a character please include:
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Chapter One – Log In
"Urgh! We're losing sales on everything Pokemon!" One man said, almost ripping his hair out at the sight of the falling sales, "What did we do wrong? What?"
"I warned you that the games were too repetitive." Another said, adjusting his glasses. "People screamed for different storylines, but we didn't deliver."
"Never mind about that now!" Another muttered, just loud enough to be heard while he too looked over the vital pieces of paper that were the companies monthly sales.
"We need to get Pokemon back into fashion somehow."
"And how do you purpose we do that?"
The group pondered, ignoring the tapping sound that one was making with his pen. "I think what we need is another game."
"Oh, for god sakes, we've tried those already!" A man down the far end shot, glaring at the younger man who had suggested the idea.
"I don't mean a quest game. A Virtual Reality game where users have the opportunity to train Pokemon themselves. Pokemon with real personalities. And they can experience the Pokemon world for themselves. Just like the people in the show."
The group fell silent for a moment, pondering the idea. "That… is a half decent idea. I don't know why we didn't think of it sooner."
"You're right. Lets investigate it."
As luck would have it, it took five years to produce the game. All involved were underpaid, and the company, Nintendo, were understaffed. Still, after working non-stop for five years, it was finally complete, and Nintendo employed several people to play the part of Moderators and Admin, and people to care for all different departments. Pokemon Virtual was ready to go.
Shane looked at the box that he'd just thumped on his desk, grinning from ear to ear. Carefully, he slid the masking tape that held the flaps of the top of the box together, and pushed them to the side, doing the same with the two underneath, and then he delved into the foam. Considering the size of the box, Shane had considered finding something much larger. The head set was small, yet adjustable, to fit almost every average head size. He ear pieces were padded, and a microphone was curled up around the virtual reality helm. Shane turned the object over in his hands. It would fit easily over his own head, and the people at Nintendo had made sure that it wouldn't fall off, having put a bar to go over the head as well as around the back. Next he pulled out his controller, that would help control his characters movements. It was identical to the Nintendo 64 style, with a joystick in the middle, a control pad on the far left, a blue and red A and B button, as well as four yellow buttons arranged in the same way as the control pad above the A and B buttons. Of course, there was also a Right and Left buttons on the end of the controller, as well as a Z button underneath.
"Wowser." Shane muttered, now turning the controller over in his hands. "There are a lot of buttons. Surely, they can't all be for the game…" Pondering, he delved back into the foam, feeling around the bottom until his hands fell upon a small paper booklet. "Found ya!"
Grabbing it by the edge of one of the pages, Shane pulled it clear of the foam, and sat on his computer chair, flipping through the pages. Most of it was just a FAQ guide for newbies – and what the controls were for. Sighing, he lay back onto his bed, flicking through the pages, he started on the FAQ section.
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How do I register?
Every new member is required to visit our online address: there, fill out the registration, put in your preferences, and finally enter the six numbers that came on the side of the packaging of your product. These numbers are your trainer number. (Please Note: You can not play without the brought head set and controller.)
Why do I need a Trainer Number?
This serves as your ID, and is automatically added to our library of users. It is also sent with any contact you make to another player. Only Pokemon Virtual Staff have access to this information.
How do I make my character?
Once you've registered, and you follow the instructions – that came with the packaging – to work the headset and controller, the first thing you will see will be the Character Selection area. Here you will be shown a plain character, no clothes, no hair, and it is up to you to think about what type of character you want. Imagine what his/her clothes, hair and eyes look like, and you have your character.
What regions can I start in?
There are currently three regions that trainers can participate in. Kanto, Johto and Hoenn. Depending on which region you choose to start your adventure in, you will get a different Pokemon.
What starter Pokemon can I choose?
Your starter Pokemon is chosen at random. In each region you can receive:
Kanto: Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle
Krabby
Cubone
Absol
Trapinch
Mawile
Sentret
Johto: Chikarita
Cyndaquil
Totodile
Eevee
Mantine
Spinda
Sandshrew
Jigglypuff
Zigzagoon
Hoenn: Treeko
Mudkip
Torchic
Vulpix
Plusle
Geodude
Pikachu
Aron
Electrike
What wild Pokemon can be caught?
New Pokemon are being added to the wild list all the time. To check what Pokemon can be caught in which area, check your Pokedex when you sign in.
What items do new Trainers get?
All trainers receive a Pokenav, which in it holds: A Radio, Email System, Updates, Pokedex, Trainer Index, Pokemon Stats, Your Preferences and a Map
I've been hacked! What do I do/ I'm feel a need to hack.
Hacking on Pokemon Virtual is not tolerated, whether it be to change the look of the character, reproduce items, or to steal accounts. If you have been hacked, report it.
Who are the moderators/admin? How can I tell who they are?
You can't. For a more effective solution to problem players, Moderators and Admin are disguised to look just like ordinary players. Also, Mods won't just full on tell you who they are – and they're harsh. Very harsh. They see a hacked player, and you're IP Banned.
How can I become a Moderator or an Admin?
You have to be employed by the Nintendo Staff in charge of the Pokemon Virtual project. All applicants must be over 18 years of age. Please visit our website for more details.
Explain the battling system.
The battling system is pretty simple. If you see a trainer, you can request a battle via email, or by talking to them. However, you do not have to battle. On your Pokenav, if you don't want to battle, just select the "Not battle eligible" box.
The money you get awarded for battling comes from the trainer that you've battled. Each trainer starts out with $5000pv, and this is added to or subtracted by, whenever somebody defeats or loses to another trainer. For every wild Pokemon that is defeated the user gains $50pv, and for every trainer Pokemon defeated the user gets $100pv, and for every Gym Leader Pokemon that's defeated, the user gets $1000pv.
Pokemon Centres are posted in random places along the way, so you as a trainer are never far from the nice Nurse Joy's help.
How do I report a bug that I find in the game?
Provided it's not a Caterpie or an angry Beedrill, you report all bugs to: inquirey will be checked out, and if it really is a problem, it will be fixed immediately.
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Shane finished the booklet after reading the controls section. Not surprisingly, the controller worked just like his old Nintendo 64 console, and he really didn't have to think about it. Grinning, he thought he'd better handle the first task. Registration.
Rolling himself down to where his Computer was located on his desk, he switched it on, waiting impatiently for the Windows XP Home Edition desktop to load. When it finally did, he had to wait impatiently, yet again, for the internet to dial. When it did, Shane breathed a sign of relief, and typed in the URL: site was confusing. There was things here, things there, little Pokemon pictures here, and more things there. However, finally, he found the small blue link that said; "Site Registration", and he hastily clicked it. Of course, then he had to fill out the registration.
Trainer Number (Code on box): 867899
Desired Username: Shane
Password:
Shane had to ponder this. What would he use for a password? He knew that on Online Worlds hacking was very prominent – even though he'd never tried one himself, but his friends at school were avid players of "The World". Finally, he came up with the password; "Shine101".
Retype Password:
Gender: Male
Country: Australia
Language: English
Email: retype this series of numbers and letters.
577TYY8 577TYY8
SubmitAfter hitting the submit button, Shane had to wait for the page to load. Sighing, and forcing himself not to slap the computer screen, he muttered; "Stupid Dial Up Connection…"
When the page did load, the message said:
Thank you for registering with Pokemon Virtual. A registration code has been sent to your email, please copy and paste the code link given to you into the URL bar of Internet Explorer. We hope you enjoy Pokemon Virtual.
The Nintendo Staff
It took another five minutes for Shane to actually receive the email and copy and paste the URL code, but finally, he was ready to slip on the virtual helmet and plug in the controller.
Slipping the helmet over his eyes, he adjusted the microphone, and flipped the on button.
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"Welcome to Pokemon Virtual version Kanto."
A voice said through the speakers. It was a deep yet inviting voice that was designed to introduce players to the game.
"Before you can enjoy the facilities that Pokemon Virtual offers, you must first design what you will look like."
There was a loud ping sound, before a naked figure appeared on the screen.
"Please close your eyes and imagine what you would like to look like."
Shane shut his eyes tight, scrunching them up and concentrating on the image that he'd drawn at school that day when he should have been concentrating on completing his homework before class finished. There was another ping, and Shane opened his eyes.
The once naked figure was now dressed. It wore a white shirt, with a short sleeved red jacket over the top, and long red trousers that reached the ankles, new blue, red and yellow joggers, and a red cap with a stripe down the front was worn backwards. His eyes were navy blue, and two bangs of black hair stuck out from under the cap. He also wore a black and red backpack. Shane grinned. It was perfect.
"Do you accept this image? Please reply with yes to continue, and no to choose again."
"Yes." Shane said, noticing that the screen went black again.
"Before you start your adventure, please make sure you abide by all the rules. If you wish to check the rules at any time, they are available on your Pokenav. Play safely and have fun."
The voice fell silent, and the darkness turned to blinding lights of green, blue and purple. Shane felt his stomach lurch, and he quickly squinted his eyes shut. He presumed that he'd get used to signing in, but he didn't want to throw up all over his new helmet.
Finally, the spinning seemed to stop, and the ground felt rather soft, like he was lying out in a paddock of soft lush grass. Not that they had that in Australia, most grass there was dead or dying. Everything smelt different too. It was almost like he wasn't in his room anymore.
A slippery slimy surface licked his cheek, and Shane opened his eyes, surveying the small grey coloured puppy with a large black scythe coming from the front of its head directed backwards. It had large blue eyes, that peered down at its new trainer with interest. Of course, it then occurred to Shane that he was holding a Pokeball in his left hand.
Shane rolled up. His eyes gazing around him. Most of the ground was grass, but there were trees in odd areas, as well as a wide dirt path. "I thought that this was place was supposed to start in Pallet Town." Shane muttered, looking down at his Pokemon, an Absol, with a rather confused expression. Absol tilted its head and indicated towards a sign that Shane had passed over that said: "PALLET TOWN! NEW TRAINERS WELCOME!"
Shane sweat dropped, and paused, looking at the Absol.
"Wow. You must be a smart little dog."
"Ab."
"Are you a smart little dog?"
"Sol!" It said, this meant an obvious 'Of course I am!'.
Shane grinned. "Okay then. From now on, you are Shin."
"Sol?"
"Got that, Shin?"
"Ab, Sol."
"Good! Return, Shin!"
He held up the ball, just like they did in the old cartoon, and Shin disappeared in a white light. Grinning, he placed Shin's ball on his Pokemon Belt, and dashed towards the town. Towards his own adventure.
"Balmung!" The CC Corporation boomed, catching the silver haired legend by surprise. Regaining his composure, he glanced into space.
"Yes?"
"Have you heard of a new game called 'Pokemon Virtual'?"
"It's a new thing from the Nintendo people, isn't it?" Balmung asked, scratching the back of his head absentmindedly, then plucked a few odd feathers from his wings. "What's that got to do with me?"
"It's got something to do with all of us." The CC Corp said roughly, obviously not happy with Balmung's ignorance. If he wasn't as loved by the users as much as he was, Balmung would have been fired a long time ago. As it would happen, he actually did do a good job of managing the users. If only his attitude would change…
"You see, lately, we've been losing a lot of our users to this game."
"I noticed that there weren't as many people online as usual." Balmung said, now rubbing his chin. He found it hard to keep still while talking to his superiors, there was just something really creepy about them.
"Yes, and we're losing money as well."
"It's all about the profits, isn't it?" Balmung sighed. "Maybe it's good that we have some competition. It'll give us something to work for, for the newest update."
"It's not good!" The CC Corp shouted, causing Balmung of the Azure Sky to flinch, "Less users means less profits! Those Nintendo bastards are stealing all that we've worked hard for!"
"What do you purpose we do about it then?" Balmung asked, his hand now scratching his upper arm.
"We shut them down."
"How?"
"Twilight."
"No… you… you're not going to create another… another Aura specifically for Pokemon Virtual are you?" The idea made Balmung feel sick. Twilights weren't good things.
You guys really are power money hungry bastards. He thought savagely, putting peoples lives at risk for the sake of The World's ratings.
Balmung had seen two Twilights in his days of playing and moderatering in The World. And when a Twilight happened, unfortunate users were put into comas… and then their mind was stuck in the game.
"Exactly." The CC Corp said, and Balmung was sure that if he could see them they'd probably be grinning from ear to ear.
"T-There'd be no way to get it in there without them noticing!" Balmung spluttered. The plan had too many faults…
"We create a holo character."
"A holo… what?"
"An AI. We can use our programmers to inject a virus into one headset, and create the character that will slowly destroy them. It'll only cost $79.99."
"What does this have to do with me?"
"I want you to investigate this new game, Balmung of the Azure Sky. I want you to keep an eye on our new AI friend."
Balmung was horrified. How could he have anything to do with this horrible plan? Going undercover was one thing… but destroying an entire network and putting users in danger… then again, this job fed Balmung and his family. His wife didn't work, so she was riding on him to 'bring home the bread'.
"We'll send you the equipment in the mail tomorrow. Good luck, Balmung of the Azure Sky."
That. SUCKED. Please excuse the bad quality of the first chapter. That was /really/ hard to write oO;