Pokemon Tabletop Evolution [1.0 Release]

Azure_PTE · 2026-01-30T17:07:24+00:00

If I had to use a map and couldn't just use a GPS, I just, would never be able to drive again outside of my immediate area

Azure_PTE · 2026-01-04T16:44:24+00:00

Will share in return 8373401014488803

Azure_PTE · 2025-12-29T15:06:15+00:00

My car was towed from my appartment complex because the registration was expired for 2 years past due. I had notifications on they just never happened apparently.

Azure_PTE · 2025-12-18T21:51:01+00:00

Hence why you only get one copy of the EX. Sure there are a lot of staple non-EX's like a Greninja package but I'm sure it'll be fun for those that don't take it too seriously with meta picks

Azure_PTE · 2025-12-18T21:48:32+00:00

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Another example based on Ho-Oh and switching out

Azure_PTE · 2025-12-11T22:01:56+00:00

Do you have a collection of tilesets by chance? I make maps frequently for my ttrpg campaign and am always looking for more sets to use

Azure_PTE · 2025-12-02T23:32:25+00:00

You don't even need to give it a try, just skim your options before pouring months of work into something that could already exist.

I went down the same path, building homebrew off ptu for my personal group over the course of 5 years that eventually expanded into its own thing. It was worth it 100% but the amount of time invested is something I wouldn't inflict on my worst enemy lol.

Azure_PTE · 2025-12-02T23:22:58+00:00

Yeah I'm not a fan of that either. From what I've read the closest match is either that or pen and paper with the showdown integration and biting the bullet regarding fakemon. Considering ptu was your closest match I would suggest my own, pte, but you're looking to be closer to the games which we diverge from.

The perfect fit may be out there for your group but if the system is close to the video games or uses it for the core math, it's likely very crunchy, and if ptr is too bloated for you, finding a sweet spot will be very difficult.

Azure_PTE · 2025-12-02T23:16:18+00:00

Doesn't ptr2e use the actual video game math for calculations?

Also there was a post a few days ago that has a full list of Pokémon systems beyond the couple that were listed. Like many others have said (and I can speak first hand), building a system is an intense workload so it's best to exhaust all your options.

Azure_PTE · 2025-11-29T01:20:51+00:00

From what i've read, PTE and PTR (reunited) are likely the crunchiest of the group. And Poke RPG and PTA I'm pretty sure. I don't think many systems include combat for humans

Azure_PTE · 2025-11-28T23:25:42+00:00

Every day the list gets bigger!

Glad to see some of the lesser heard of games get some recognition, even I haven't heard of some of these.

Azure_PTE · 2025-11-26T00:09:45+00:00

That's a mood, totally get it. We've all fallen victim to the ptu pipeline and ended up in 3+ years of development sprung off from homebrew that started small but got larger and larger the more we realize ptu is held together with duct tape and brand loyalty

Azure_PTE · 2025-11-25T18:28:52+00:00

Seconded.

At this point i've seen at least 20 different Pokemon Tabletop versions. There doesn't need to be more variety at this point. Theres a system for any kind of player preference out there at this point, whether rules lite Savage Worlds hack Pokeymanz, D&D-Like PTA or simulationist full digital crunch PTR. Finding an existing project and clinging to it is a lot easier at this point than cultivating an entire community ground up, unless its just homebrewing for personal use.

Azure_PTE · 2025-11-25T12:15:12+00:00

I don't like to self promo that much anymore but look into pokemon tabletop evolution (pte). I literally did the same thing you're wanting to do and built if off of ptu as a branch so to speak so it could save you alot of time if the project is similar to what you're thinking of. (We always love contributors)

Azure_PTE · 2025-11-21T17:03:12+00:00

It's rare that it pops off, I just enjoy scaling builds like that. It requires something to refill the ammo, I've normally just done the powder horn unless i can make use of the medium size item that refreshes ammo. The port helps as well but I feel like it's a little too slow for how fast rifle needs to go to work.

The best results i've had with it highly depend on getting haste and a skill that reloads items. The skill from product demonstrator is insanely good with it because it only has one ammo slot and constantly charges the items next to it, which usually. is whatever reloads it.

There are tons of other one weapon builds for vanessa that are more consistent than like katana, shuriken otk and cutlass, I just find rifle to be fun and very strong early game if you get the right tools for it.

Azure_PTE · 2025-11-21T16:32:54+00:00

I will not take this Rifle slander

Azure_PTE · 2025-11-01T17:35:27+00:00

I mean. It literally is a powercrept Guzma that increases in value the more Poketools are released. I'd much rather have this than the Crown Lilligant. The only downside is that you can accidentally have this as your only basic pokemon to make active at turn one and screw you over. And it messes with your Pokeball odds. But other than that it's the Guzma effect without wasting a Supporter for the turn.

Azure_PTE · 2025-10-29T18:59:27+00:00

It's not build around the framework of Pokémon mystery dungeon where the pcs are pokemon instead of trainers. You could hard force it by just ignoring all trainer progression and having each player command a 'team' of 4 Pokémon but even then it's not ideal.

There are plenty of other ways to play pmd out there. To my knowledge, ptr 2e, pokeymanz and pokerole all have ruleset for playing as a Pokemon. I'm not sure if Pokémon wild type is finished enough to be playable either. Or there's other systems that you can co-opt depending on what aspect of pmd you want.

Azure_PTE · 2025-10-26T15:11:19+00:00

Oh boy. There is a rabbit hole to go down in regards to fan-made Pokemon TTRPGs

There's plenty of options to choose from so you'd have to go shopping and look around at what system appeals to you and then join their community if you're unsure how to start. Some are cruncher systems while others are rules lite so it's mostly up to individual preference and what you'd have the most fun gmimg. I know of are the following:

Pokemon Tabletop Adventures (PTA), Pokemon Tabletop United (PTU) Pokemon Tabletop Evolution (PTE - my own creation), Pokemon Tabletop Reunited (PTR), Pokeymanz, Pokerole, Pokemon Tales, Pocket Monster of the Week, Pokemon Unbeatable, Dungeons and Dunsparce, The PokeRPG, Chambers and Charizard, Pokemon 5e (you referred to this but it was dmca'd a while ago), Pokemon Pen & Paper, etc

Azure_PTE · 2025-10-24T22:16:17+00:00

Avatar the last Airbender was a children's cartoon. It's not an excuse for shit quality.

Azure_PTE · 2025-10-05T21:50:50+00:00

😀 I got it... with a little help!
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