PokéMakers

It's time for a new adventure! We're beginning a new journey exploring the Rencia region. Today we decide on which real world area to base our new region, the names of the games, and the major themes. And of course, and all new fakemon to be the mascot of season 2. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anyth...

It's bonus episode between seasons! Listen to our completely unedited thoughts and reactions to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet! WARNING FULL SPOILERS AHEAD. Also it's like two hours and wont have any bearing on future content so don't worry if it's too much.

It's our final farewell to the Olcea region. We're discussing the parts of Pokémon North and South of which we're most proud, the parts we wish had gone differently, and what we'll bring forward to season 2. PokéMakers will return on the 7th of January 2023!

Now that we've made 'em all, we can choose our parties! Today we're talking about which Olcean fakemon we'd choose for our playthroughs of Pokémon North & South, and which ones our listeners would choose! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to artwork! You can also find...

We know every Pokémon in the Olcea Pokédex, so now we can start building teams! We're making teams for the Gym Leaders and Elite Four that you'll face on the road to become Champion! And don't forget to send us your team! You can find all of our fakemon on Discord following the link below. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if...

With all of our fakemon made, its time to round out the Olcea Pokédex with older Pokémon that can be caught in Pokémon North and South. We're also talking about which of these Pokémon, and ones we've made throughout the show, would be exclusive to one game or the other. Not to mention exciting Scarlet & Violet news! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodc...

Continuing from last time, we're spending the whole episode making new Pokémon, but this time they're all non-regional variant evolutions of older Pokémon. In fact, this episode is the last of Pokémon North and South for which we're making new fakemon. We're in the endgame now! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like t...

The Olcea region is almost complete! It's a whole jew place with a brand new attitude - but we've still gotta make 'em all! Get ready for an Oops All Who's That Pokémon special, with a whole bunch of new fakemon for you to catch! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to artwor...

We've collected our badges, weve defeated Team Astro, and we've explored almost every corner of Olcea. Today is the final test of a trainer's readiness to take on the Pokémon League: Victory Road. We recently visited Crater Lake, so we're bringing you this from first hand experience! And of course, we have another fakemon that'll help you be ready for anything. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter...

All the pieces are falling into place. The Olcea map is almost complete, and we have all our characters... now it's time to draft the entire main plot of Pokémon North and South! We also discuss the themes of the games, and provide another fakemon for your party. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anythin...

As you traverse Olcea, you'll collect the Elemental Shards. These special stones give your Pokémon the ability to gain a third type in battle - but they also grant helpful abilities in the field. Today, we're determining exactly what those abiliities are, and how you can use them to aid in your travels. And we've got two fakemon for the price of one! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMa...

Alex had an idea for some Olcean islands, but so did Mikey from Pokémon Crossroads! Together they'll create a fun experience to catch all sorts of Pokémon - including a new legendary fakemon, and a scientist whose goal is to study it. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to a...

The Olcea Map is almost complete, but we have just a few more areas to fill in, such as optional bonus areas for side quests or little details to fill in some routes. Alex introduces a a fakemon inspired by a spooky ghost story, an artist from Seattle, and a very unassuming creature. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd...

Every region has its own unique and special ways to encounter Pokémon, and Olcea is no different. Today we're discussing the Cryptic Fields, a phenomenon unique to Olcea for encountering rare Pokémon, such as shinies or those with hidden abilities! And we have not one, but two new fakemon. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if...

Our town map has led us back to the circus. We're detailing the characters of the leader and admins of Team Astro - who are also the ringleader and performers of the Astro Light Circus! And we also have a particularly magical fakemon for you, too! Now, on with the show! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share...

Filling in the gaps in the map of Olcea, JD brings us more Pokémon routes inspired by California's National Parks (and maybe inadvertently Yellowstone too). Then we get a three stage fakemon to be found amongst the treetops. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to artwork! Yo...

As a counterpart to our post-game area in Olcea's south, Alex brings us an ice-capped - but active! - volcano inspired by Mount St Helens, and another cryptid inspired mythical Pokémon - our creepiest fakemon ever! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to artwork! You can also...

Today we're filling in the route in northern Olcea, plotting the terrain and features, and how they differ between versions. JD leads on a pair of version exclusive fakemon, sharing a Native American myth as inspiration. Spoilers ahead! Here's the story read on the episode: http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/06/pacific-nw-how-beaver-stole-fire.html Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeM...

Alex is making a post-game area inspired by the Mojave Desert & Death Valley, and we make connections to the Orre Region from the Gamecube Pokémon games. Then Alex introduces us to our first mythical fakemon! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to artwork! You can also f...

We're ready to set off on our Olcean Pokémon journey, so let's take our first steps onto Route 1 - will you begin on North Route 1 or South Route 1? Either way, we've got a fakemon that you're sure to find there. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to artwork! You can also f...

We're diving back into our town map to build our own Redwoods Forest area, a major geographic feature of the US west coast for Olcea. With a few twists, we have a really unique area with a Pokémon lore connection that ties it all together. And we have another new fakemon to inhabit these woods. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us kno...

You know how many Pokémon have rather strange evolution methods? Well, our friend Tanner is joining us to help solve these mysteries, thanks to their new NPC and his side quest, aided by a new fakemon. We also have a little bonus for the one year anniversary of PokéMakers! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to sha...

With the layout of our map in place, we're turning our attention to specific areas. First up, we're building the most prominent mountains in the Olcea region, drawing on the Cascade Range. And of course, we make one of the more common fakemon you're likely to find there. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share...

Today we begin fleshing out the map of the Olcea region, giving a general rundown of the layout of the region, ready to start building up our routes, forests, caves, and more! And Alex wants to make a fakemon following the mould of a simple animal that's inspired many Pokémon. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to...

It's time for that ultimate challenge for Pokémon Trainers; come and meet the members of Olcea's Elite Four, as we discuss their designs and concepts, as well as their location. We also create Olcea's Champion, and their signature fakemon - a pseudo legendary superhero! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to artwor...