Kabeetle is my best friend in the whole world, and Drillby is great too! Also loving the idea of the see through gachapon style balls (and i was gonna bring up that pokemon wanted to do that first even did concept art before i saw that section where you found out lol) and the idea of customizing them with charms and such. Everything feels a lot more personable to the trainers/captains, which is a neat touch to make everything feel very lived in. Looking to see how things of your world evolve! Keep it up!
Gacha capsules are exactly how I’d do it too, which is probably why Pokémon used the same idea, although less literally… And instead of a pc for the critters that don’t fit in your party, I’d do like a vending machine. Wanted to do the gacha machine itself but that’s random, and pcs should be organized.
*Benkipo* - I feel there need more like this; more people that not only makes pokemon fangames/-regions and fake pokemons but let themselves make something INSPIRED BY Pokemon franchise instead of BASED ON the franchise. D on't take me wrong, i apsolutely LOVE pokemon and pokemon fans's creativety of all these things and elements of the pokemon franchise but, there's also that i've also seen people who seem so badly to want to squeese in things of their own thoughts and ways in their fanmade up region- and fake pokemons, and lore that just doesn't really fit within the frames of pokemon and in such cases would good if they instead took their freedom to make something more of their own thing, like you Benkipo. Also a breath of fresh air to see such like this in general!
I love these! I have had the same thoughts on the impact of iconic first stage Pokémon and my concept to get around it would be to have basic Pombles have advanced forms they can battle in and come back to the basic form when following you around. Sort of like a Bulbasaur that temporarily Mega evolves into Venusaur, or similar to Digivolution. In this way a simple designed character can still compete with a big crazy monster and the game can have diversity, yet balance. I also thought maybe it would be interesting if like Animal Crossing you could catch Pombles and sell them/get some other reward for capture like candies in Pokémon Go, or donate the first of each kind to an upcoming Pomble City Zoo and see your buddies bop around :)
Yeah I’ve been debating myself if Pomble evolution should be reversible/temporary. There is something to permanent evolution that just appeals to me. Kind of like committing to the change. I also wonder if it’s unfair for Pombles with only one or no evolutions compared to those with 3 forms total. Yeah still gotta think it through more but I appreciate the input!
Fun fact, in the pkm manga the pokeballs are transparent and inspired in gachapon, so you could see the mini pikachu inside the ball, the top part is not white like in the anime but just translucent plastic, so you took the same path, artistic minds thing alike!
i don’t know if someone already had this idea and i’m wayyy late to the party, but what if theifto makes its cloth like a bird makes its nest? it collects materials to make its thread (or maybe even secretes the thread) and it’s sharp nose could even be like a needle and thread. just a thought!
Yeah safari zone was kind of the inspiration in a way! But as far as game implementations, I have no idea. Since I’d be pretty pretty resistant to make it similar to Pokémon game play style if it were to be a game
But what if the cloth sack for theifto was a mustache :3 and it went over the mouth instead of under as a separate object? would that help? Loveeee the designs!!! Think they're already perfect regardless hehe
The moment I saw the third graphic for the gatcha’s I thought of alternate designs for the powballs based on the various looks gotchas can have (mostly the cage looking one). I don’t know if that look would specifically work with the very simplistic style you’re going for, but just the idea of combining the charm idea with customisability sounds extremely fun from a character design perspective. Even further than that, I can’t help but imagine a character having non spherical powball. Like a 3D star looking thing, or one styled to look like a crystal necklace
I love this! pokemon ish worlds are hard to do right, but I think you executed it well, also I would fuse magic and day because, as you said the designs might be similar, I would also fuse spirit and night because the designs may be a bit similar
How the powpows are released from the powballs is another thing to consider. Like what if it’s more gotcha related, where the two half’s fully seperate? Either by squeezing both sides, or have the top explode off with the powpow. And then there’s returning, a completely different beast lol
They could also be thrown, but then pop out/explode. Not much different from pokemon but it's moreso a stylisation thing vs the stream of red light that almost pours out. Of course then you gotta ask how the balls come *back*, which pokemon also tends to ignore. I never got how the trainer gets the ball back after they throw it.
Maybe for the starters or even all your powpows you can add subtle changes to their appearance that give off the idea of 'growth or getting stronger' and you can just keep them the same without having to call it 'evolution'. It would be just natural progress through training and leveling. Examples: for Kabeetle, their helmet and claws can grow and acquire symbolic engravings on their helmet (like swirls or jagged lines) for Thiefto, their sack can change into a different kind of transport and their face can change slightly to signify growth for drillby, their drill can grow bigger and maybe even gain a tiny little drill horn on their head
I actually have a concept that is kinda related to this! But it’s more of a variant than it is an evolution. Hopefully I’ll discuss it one day once it’s more fleshed out!
I’m wondering what would happen if a person grew up with a powpow (non captured) as a friend/pet. Would they still have to go into the park or could they bond with the one they didn’t officially pair up with?
Oooh that is a good question… I think they’d still have to go to the park since it’s kind of a test for new Scouts/Captains. But they could easily catch their “friend/pet” later on
I love the idea and world alot! I dont think all bug starters is the greatest idea. Its not a terrible idea either, it just has the drawback of not showing variety from the get go. I dont like coromon simply for the fact that all of the mons are masculine, or alien, goo, or bugs. Theres no cute or feminine ones. Very little variety
Kabeetle is my best friend in the whole world, and Drillby is great too!
Also loving the idea of the see through gachapon style balls (and i was gonna bring up that pokemon wanted to do that first even did concept art before i saw that section where you found out lol) and the idea of customizing them with charms and such. Everything feels a lot more personable to the trainers/captains, which is a neat touch to make everything feel very lived in. Looking to see how things of your world evolve! Keep it up!
Gacha capsules are exactly how I’d do it too, which is probably why Pokémon used the same idea, although less literally…
And instead of a pc for the critters that don’t fit in your party, I’d do like a vending machine. Wanted to do the gacha machine itself but that’s random, and pcs should be organized.
Yeah I just love gacha capsules! Vending machine is pretty neat idea!
@@benkipo it doesn’t make a lot of sense when ya think about it but it was a cute idea
Hey man I respect the creativity and intentionality! I wish you nothing but the best! Looking forward to your next videos 👊🏽
Thanks so much for the nice comment! Really makes my day!!
i think it would be hilarious to run into some shady powpow dealer with a ton of them strapped to the inside of a trench coat
That’s a fun idea! Def gotta think some of the humans of this world more
So excited to see more!!!! Kabeetle is my favorite, he's just so angy
*Benkipo* - I feel there need more like this; more people that not only makes pokemon fangames/-regions and fake pokemons but let themselves make something INSPIRED BY Pokemon franchise instead of BASED ON the franchise. D on't take me wrong, i apsolutely LOVE pokemon and pokemon fans's creativety of all these things and elements of the pokemon franchise but, there's also that i've also seen people who seem so badly to want to squeese in things of their own thoughts and ways in their fanmade up region- and fake pokemons, and lore that just doesn't really fit within the frames of pokemon and in such cases would good if they instead took their freedom to make something more of their own thing, like you Benkipo. Also a breath of fresh air to see such like this in general!
Thanks! Yeah it’s pretty much exactly why I chose to do it this way. No limits and no worries!
@@benkipo That's what i ment! ☺
-Also even better; no copyright issues from game companies and YT laws/-rules!
I love these!
I have had the same thoughts on the impact of iconic first stage Pokémon and my concept to get around it would be to have basic Pombles have advanced forms they can battle in and come back to the basic form when following you around. Sort of like a Bulbasaur that temporarily Mega evolves into Venusaur, or similar to Digivolution.
In this way a simple designed character can still compete with a big crazy monster and the game can have diversity, yet balance.
I also thought maybe it would be interesting if like Animal Crossing you could catch Pombles and sell them/get some other reward for capture like candies in Pokémon Go, or donate the first of each kind to an upcoming Pomble City Zoo and see your buddies bop around :)
Yeah I’ve been debating myself if Pomble evolution should be reversible/temporary. There is something to permanent evolution that just appeals to me. Kind of like committing to the change. I also wonder if it’s unfair for Pombles with only one or no evolutions compared to those with 3 forms total. Yeah still gotta think it through more but I appreciate the input!
Fun fact, in the pkm manga the pokeballs are transparent and inspired in gachapon, so you could see the mini pikachu inside the ball, the top part is not white like in the anime but just translucent plastic, so you took the same path, artistic minds thing alike!
i don’t know if someone already had this idea and i’m wayyy late to the party, but what if theifto makes its cloth like a bird makes its nest? it collects materials to make its thread (or maybe even secretes the thread) and it’s sharp nose could even be like a needle and thread. just a thought!
11:49 I know I’m a bit late but if implemented in a game would this function kind of like the Gen 3 safari zone
Yeah safari zone was kind of the inspiration in a way! But as far as game implementations, I have no idea. Since I’d be pretty pretty resistant to make it similar to Pokémon game play style if it were to be a game
But what if the cloth sack for theifto was a mustache :3 and it went over the mouth instead of under as a separate object? would that help? Loveeee the designs!!! Think they're already perfect regardless hehe
Okay the bag being a mustache is so clever!! Appreciate the suggestion and glad you like them!
The moment I saw the third graphic for the gatcha’s I thought of alternate designs for the powballs based on the various looks gotchas can have (mostly the cage looking one). I don’t know if that look would specifically work with the very simplistic style you’re going for, but just the idea of combining the charm idea with customisability sounds extremely fun from a character design perspective.
Even further than that, I can’t help but imagine a character having non spherical powball. Like a 3D star looking thing, or one styled to look like a crystal necklace
I think this is GREAT! I want and need MORE of this! :D
kabeetle is such a clever design! if this was a real game, I would definitely have a full impact type team.
Nice! Gotta design some more Impact types so you have some options to choose from!!
I love this! pokemon ish worlds are hard to do right, but I think you executed it well, also I would fuse magic and day because, as you said the designs might be similar, I would also fuse spirit and night because the designs may be a bit similar
How the powpows are released from the powballs is another thing to consider. Like what if it’s more gotcha related, where the two half’s fully seperate? Either by squeezing both sides, or have the top explode off with the powpow. And then there’s returning, a completely different beast lol
good point! I haven't actually even considered how the ball opens up! Separating would make sense but I dont love it. Would have to think more on it!
They could also be thrown, but then pop out/explode. Not much different from pokemon but it's moreso a stylisation thing vs the stream of red light that almost pours out. Of course then you gotta ask how the balls come *back*, which pokemon also tends to ignore. I never got how the trainer gets the ball back after they throw it.
THEIFTO GANG RISE UP!!!! Let our mischief commence! Another banger video, Prof. Benny!
Very cool
Maybe for the starters or even all your powpows you can add subtle changes to their appearance that give off the idea of 'growth or getting stronger' and you can just keep them the same without having to call it 'evolution'. It would be just natural progress through training and leveling.
Examples:
for Kabeetle, their helmet and claws can grow and acquire symbolic engravings on their helmet (like swirls or jagged lines)
for Thiefto, their sack can change into a different kind of transport and their face can change slightly to signify growth
for drillby, their drill can grow bigger and maybe even gain a tiny little drill horn on their head
I actually have a concept that is kinda related to this! But it’s more of a variant than it is an evolution. Hopefully I’ll discuss it one day once it’s more fleshed out!
Just wondering what it's like inside a Pow Ball, is the Powpow comfortable in there? It doesn't look very spacious.
Kabeetle = best boi
So excited 🤩
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Just had an idea, Melee type? Is that a good name for Impact? Or Brawl? Might like Brawl better
Good suggestions! I like impact for now but I’m open to changing it
I’m wondering what would happen if a person grew up with a powpow (non captured) as a friend/pet. Would they still have to go into the park or could they bond with the one they didn’t officially pair up with?
Oooh that is a good question… I think they’d still have to go to the park since it’s kind of a test for new Scouts/Captains. But they could easily catch their “friend/pet” later on
Can I make an Oc for this world?
Always a treet seeing starters break away from the traditional grass/fire/water
That triangle is so overused that it's sort of tiring.
Yeah I definitely didn’t want to carry that over into Powpow World. Gotta freshen things up!
I love the idea and world alot! I dont think all bug starters is the greatest idea. Its not a terrible idea either, it just has the drawback of not showing variety from the get go.
I dont like coromon simply for the fact that all of the mons are masculine, or alien, goo, or bugs. Theres no cute or feminine ones. Very little variety
I'll be honest, I have no idea if the mosquito has black eyes with white pupils, or is just giving you a side eye lol.
It’s a side eye but I totally can see what you’re talking about! Haha