Rules for Creating OCs

[GreenVivillon]

Creating OCs can be a fun and exciting thing, but no one likes a Mary Sue. To prevent that, here are a few rules.

1. Character must be approved by Moderators for it to appear in canon story.
2. Moderators have the right to say what's good and what isn't. If you feel they have done you wrong,try a different one or try the admin.
3. Your character can not be related to canon characters that don't belong to you. If you want to be related to one of my characters, just ask.
4. Up to six pokemon can be carried at once.
5. Your trainer will not be able to go toe-to-toe with an Elite Four Member. I don't want ten year olds with Garchomps and Gyarados.
6. No god-modding. Your character will not make a gym leader lose their self esteem or fall in love with them.
7. I have the right to add new rules anytime.
8. Your character shouldn't be too "special".
9. No name dropping. Details, Details, Details. You may include a picture, but you still have to write a description of your clothing.
10. If you don't own a picture, don't use it.
11. Personalities should include a fair amount of detail; a single word or sentence simply won't cut it. Usually, five sentences is a good rule-of-thumb minimum, but if all five sentences are bland or repetitive then you may still not be approved. Personalities should also be, well, actual personality traits; battle tactics, likes, dislikes, and historical details do not belong in the personality section, unless they are an important and essential part of your character's personality (e.g. an event in their past shapes their current self).
12. 5 Attacks per Pokemon. Only one Pokemon in your whole team can have a dream world ability.
13. No Legendary Pokemon Allowed in Rosters.
14. It takes roughly around a year to travel around on foot.
15. Let's be honest. There's no way you're going to move up a rank in the Pokemon League every time you enter.
16. No Riolu, Lucario, Pikachu, Eevee, Eeveelution, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Ditto, or Psuedo-Legendary Pokemon are allowed in your rosters. Sorry
17. No shiny or odd-colored Pokemon.
18. Until Pokemon X and Y come out on October 12, you are not allowed to be from Kalos nor have a Kalos Pokemon.
19. Have Fun!
20. Any questions, ask.