How to Make Your Own Pokemon Region

Visualization

• 1

  Sketch a map. Use a sketchbook or digital program. Draw islands, bodies of water and mountains.

• 2

  Draw markers for where developments will be. Use small squares for major areas, circles for towns and rectangles for large cities.

• 3

  Create routes. Draw lines along the paths where trainers will travel. Connect cities, towns, forests, caves and other landmarks.

Names and Details

• 4

  Create a name for your region.

• 5

  Label the routes and major points on your map. Number routes and give towns/cities distinct names.

• 6

  Develop the regional Pokedex. Use custom species, pre-existing species or both.

• 7

  Create at least eight gyms. Give each gym a distinct leader, team, theme and trainers. Design a badge for each gym.

• 8

  Write an introductory paragraph that describes the story behind your region. Discuss its history, geographical elements and dominant Pokemon types. Create a plot that will guide trainers through your region.

Small-Scale Development

• 9

  Formulate the beginning of the story. Design two heroes and three starters for players to choose from.

• 10

  Design each individual town/city. Add a Pokecenter, Pokemart, Gym (if applicable) and other smaller buildings.

• 11

  Establish routes. Refer back to your map and flesh out the grass areas, trails and trainers found in each section.

• 12

  Pick which items can be found in your region. Place these items with characters and homes, as well as in hidden areas.

• 13

  Create side quests. Legendaries, rare items, contests and battle rooms are all examples of side quests.