Exploring Route 1 Archetypes with STEM-based Mons

I explain the Route 1 archetype and go over some of my own early route mons of Stema, my STEM-based region.
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[@kuroblakka3786]

I just love how bad the voice quality is but how good everything else is. Gives the channel personality. And I love both pokémon and science, I'll be following the progression of the Stema region.

[@cytochrome.]

it kinda reminds me of when covid started and a bunch of my professors started teaching online classes for the first time, went out and bought the first walmart mic they could find for lectures. haha

[@mechashadow]

You'd think the engineering part would kick in and he'd STEM away from the Mic. And what is this music tho'?

[@imphie]

My dude just needs a better mike. I don’t blame him for not having one right away, this is the kind of thing that you really need audience support to justify buying

[@cytochrome.]

@@imphie oh for sure! i’m don’t blame them for not having one or anything.

[@travkenn1019]

I don’t find anything distracting about the audio. Only if I was actively seeking some flaw to point out.

[@pastoobagelman4107]

Not only am I more inspired to make fakemon, I’m also learning more stuff about science and whatnot, which is very nice!

[@fawn7158]

right! i was thinking the same thing, i love learning about science :)

[@anthonytonythegeek5561]

Feels like something like you would’ve seen on PBS kids or something like that, and that’s what makes it amazing. XD

[@pholidia8175]

Posishum is genuinely one of my favorite fakemon designs I've seen in a while. Everything in its concept just fits together so damn well and it's adorable as hell to boot.

[@knightM1A]

They used to call them bugs cause they would often have to look for and find bugs in the HUGE computers way back when to fix most issues. It was problem when that fried themselves on circuit baords

[@maybe_minty_fresh]

wow

[@indigofenix00]

Common misconception, but the term "bug" to refer to engineering faults is much older than computers, and has been used by engineers since the 1800s (Thomas Edison used the term) and it may have been even older than that. The exact origin is unknown, but is probably based on the idea of engineering faults being caused by supernatural monsters - the word "bug" has been associated with demonic creatures (bugbear, boogeyman) for many centuries.

[@AvalonisHere]

Fake story. The word 'bug' has been used like this well before computers ever existed. It's use in this way is dated to at least the 1870s

[@stinkymonkeyhehe69]

no no no, the term bug existed far before this happened, the people who found the first bug in a computer even made a joke about it, calling it an actual bug

[@CoolattasLab]

Oh man... Musmus is definitely one of those early game pokemon that ends up staying on my team until the very end! These designs are all super cute and so much fun

[@somehelluvafanboy8357]

You gained my respect for making Posishum a pure Flying-type You have no idea how sick I am of Normal/Flying route 1 birds, the underabundance of pure Flying-types and the fact that there aren't many with Flying as their primary type either (one of the reasons I very much so admire Rookidee's line and Cramorant)

[@kinnaydagral]

The problem with this are moves like roost and smack down that remove the flying type from a mon. All flying type mons need another one or it wouldn't work.

[@PoisonFlower765]

I honestly don't like Pure Flying types. Normal/Flying really gets across the fact that they're _just_ birds. Noctowl is just an owl for instance. They really don't have anything interesting going for them aside from being the second Pokémon with an at all interesting type you get in the game. Route 1 birds are basic and boring, and therefore, they are Normal. Swablu should absolutely be pure Flying type though like come onnnnn! It's clouds!

[@trixienova5198]

@@kinnaydagral This isn't a mechanical issue, there are already moves like Burn Up that remove a pokemon's type, and there is already a Typeless state in the games code that just has no type matchups(and for previous example, is what happens if Arcanine or Typhlosion use Burn Up)

[@TheYeetedMeat]

@@PoisonFlower765 well if a bird has a mythological connection or is symbolic of anything a Pokémon based on it might not be normal type so it can interact with ghost types.

[@AttacMage]

I like wingull not mono though.

[@GardenWolf]

I know there are plenty of comments like this already, but I feel this is one of the highest quality fakemon region projects I've ever seen, both in execution and ideas. I come out more knowledgeable in ways I never would have thought possible from these types of videos, which is incredibly impressive. Thank you for everything you do!

[@Idiot_Juice]

your fakemons have great designs and very interesting design motifs!!! i can really appreciate the amount of thought youve put into your fakemon, as i also agonize over every little detail with my own fakemon

[@miuki2721]

​@The_Official_PokemonGIFT hello u spambot

[@techneti_um]

I know you already did the model organism idea with the lab mouse mon, but a fruit fly one could be cool. Maybe it can have branching evolutions or an ability relating to Hox gene research and all those creepy mutations

[@aspiringwayfarer]

Alan Turning was such a champion. It’s a terrible shame what happened to him.

[@Echeveria]

Gosh! so fascinating like always! THE LAB MOUSE IDEA IS SO CLEVER TOO. I adore it. It's really cute

[@PewterCityJim]

Compupa is literally one of the cutest designs I've ever seen - awesome concept!!

[@default5900]

Really happy to here that you're planning on making your own monster tamer. I've been a long time fan of the genre and its many forms from pokemon all the way to SMT. A lot of indie devs that try to make something more in the style of pokemon either limit themselves by keeping it in line with said style or bring no new ideas to the table, ending up with a lot of bland and generic designs. You however have a lot of excellent ideas and don't seem worried about breaking away from traditional designs. I see so much potential here and am excited to see more.

[@aerosma5021]

I really like the non-outlined Pokemon art! and the way you present your Fakemon with scientific facts and trivia is very engaging! great video!

[@guimo1301]

you are legit inspiring me to make my own videos about my fakemon

[@adelaestrella3338]

I absolutely adore this region, the designs and themes are so good!

[@potatomanvi8539]

This is what we need in Pokémon. It can be appealing to children while still having a mature, interesting vibe to it.

[@cosmiccomics270x5]

I NEED MORE STEMA REGION IS INSANE THIS IS GENUINELY AMAZING

[@tkfarms7882]

My favorite is the adorable little lab mouse with the coat and goggles it's so CUTE!

[@alyssamullan7093]

I love how your bird is a hummingbird, it’s really cute

[@TheOldSchoolCrisis]

I can't stress enough how much more I like your designs than just about anything in S/V. I really did not connect with much of the Gen9 Dex. As with any generation there are always at least a hand full of standouts. But the overwhelming majority felt bad to me. Your designs on the other hand? I love them! You have such clear concepts for why they are what they are, for the most part they don't get too in the weeds with over designing details, and they all feel like something I could see being added to a dex. Especially from Gen4 and forward. Great job!

[@c_Wato]

These are actually pretty competitively viable, like sheer force accelift with choice band and brave bird will probably be INSANELY op Edit: this would actually synergize really well with a tailwind and u-turn setup from a Crobat.

[@omaral7anaya93]

you are making some amazing fakemons

[@SC-yl3fv]

Wow, this is a neat way to base some fakemon off of STEM! Definitely subscribing for more

[@ryn3872]

My high school had one of those massive room-sized computers back when they were relevant and programming was done on hand-punched cards. The room that was one computer was an entire computer lab by the time I went there. Not really relevant, but a neat demonstration of progress. It metamorphosed from the larval punch card computer to a whole hive of PCs.

[@historiansayori2089]

I really like the binary number patterns on Hacktera! Not only do they tie into the overall theming but they also look (to me at least from the design showed) like the intimidating patterns some butterflies/moths have to deter predators. Pumped to see what other designs you’ve come up with and great work!

[@DirtyNoodless]

This is amazing. the only suggestion is that maybe you could lower the background music so i can hear ur voice clearer!!! this is so cool, you out so much thought into your fakemon its AMAZING im definitely following this series!

[@respectblindfolds7411]

Musculmus looks like it would be pretty viable in a theoretical meta due to a combination of decent base stats and useful abilities. The utility of being able to use it as either a Defensive Wall or as a Bulky Physical Attacker can't be understated, especially because it isn't immediately obvious which build they're running. All it needs is a movepool conducive to both playstyles and it would probably be really threatening. Physical Attacker Set: Musculmus @ Life Orb Ability: Huge Power EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def Adamant Nature - Bulk Up - Drain Punch - Thunder Punch - Crunch Tank Set: Musculmus @ Leftovers Ability: Fur Coat EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD Impish Nature - Bulk Up - Body Press - Body Slam - Rest

[@usernametaken017]

I love how musculmus has both fur coat and huge power

[@naviro6672]

Still a very cool concept ^^

[@miss_chaosarts]

I love the concept and your designs! Cannot wait for the next episode. 😊

[@mr.person5997]

“I have over 100 fakemon concepts” YOOO HYPEST THING EVER SAID

[@AphidKirby]

This is SUCH a visibly passionate project I am endlessly charmed the more i learn about it and the way you expose your ideas and thought processes! Wonderful job!

[@CoralReaper707]

I'll take learning about s.t.e.m with these videos over science class any day.

[@oceanpaisley8260]

This whole series is gonna be great! It’s already so fun and educational. I’m so happy I found this early on

[@grapesoda7075]

Toucans are a type of wood pecker so rather than Pokémon being a specific species they are often a specific type of animal or closely related species (skwovet and greedunt both squirrels different species) however in some cases entire evolutionary lines are based on a single species. lockstin’s videos shine a lot of light on what Pokémon are based on and overall Pokémon game design especially with the research he puts into each video.

[@atrixmj]

simplistic art style for the pokemon in the video goes so hard

[@mauroperez2848]

Good stuff here. These are some cool early route fakemons.

[@aaronolson6736]

Absolutely love this bug, I wish Pokemon was more willing to make cyber designs. I've had an idea for the longest time of a grass/electric "mushroom" Pokemon who's design and behavior is more about how mycelium can form a network across entire forests, sometimes integrating into trees.

[@islandko2402]

How is that mushroom going?

[@anthonytonythegeek5561]

A lab mouse… * takes a deep breath * *PINKY AND THE BRAIN, YES PINKY AND THE BRAIN, ONE IS A GENIUS, THE OTHERS INSAINE-*

[@metamayto]

This was a fascinating video. If I had any critiques, I'd say it's hard to hear you over the music sometimes, but still very enjoyable!

[@Hamuel]

I never knew how much I needed STEM pokemon, this is so amazing I can't describe it

[@alyssamullan7093]

I can’t wait for the next video, your designs are awesome

[@Denneth_D.]

I’m really liking the STEMA region Hope to see more of it in video form soon

[@reggiefromgamestop4985]

I really love your art style, with the no line work is impressive!

[@joshalbert5904]

God all 3 of these are like top tier designs, it's crazy

[@bryngriffiths5347]

pretty cool love the little lineless simplistic depictions of both the pokemon and your amazing fakemon

[@kaygratv]

This is an absolutely fantastic series. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! Love hearing about your designs and the design theory that goes into them.

[@moth4952]

I absolutely love your ideas. If you ever do continue there are so many cool concepts that could be adapted!

[@Shadowhite]

I've been watching a few Fakémon regions recently, and I'm especially enjoying your designs so far. From one STEM nerd to another, I can't wait to see more!

[@ThePlayer4our]

Damn, buff mouse having either Huge Power or Overcoat is so goddamn cool

[@n0thingbutstatic]

Bro I swear, the quality of your art and videos is so high you WILL blow up eventually, keep at it, it’s coming, I know it

[@CrunchRosey]

0:31 its the year of the croc, baby!

[@nicktorres8909]

I love the theme of this region and creatures! The meaning behind everything is such well thought out

[@abadminecraftplayer]

So glad you gave the mon about change in speed/velocity speed boost

[@Swagsire_]

This video style is sick and the designs are sicker. This is fantastic!

[@ValentinaSalazarjimenez]

I love how you show the channel mascot eyes like terrifified when there was a alarm 0:06

[@oripoke4396]

Love these designs and the explanations behind them! You're knocking it out of the park as usual, N0r - I want to catch 'em all!

[@BernardoWLopes]

I just got here from most of your other videos concerning Pokémon, now that I'm on my trimestrely Pokémon binge, and I must say, they're probably one of the best collection of original collection creatures I've seen! Both conceptually and visually, which are two things that are hard enough to Excell in, individually. Love the motif as well, since my area is Medicine and Im a sucker for animals and, both macro and microscopic lol in that sense, I'd love your take on more living beings, that being bacteria, for example. I think that's a whole set of untapped potencial and a huge source of inspiration. Something like Clostridium Tetani, the bacteria responsable for tetanus, could be a bug/steel or a bug/fighting type, based on the fact that it can harden its own tissues, in the way that the bacteria actually results in disease in humans, by making our muscle cells incapable of relaxing and perpetually contracting. I feel like your talents would be perfectly suited for that. Good luck on this endeavor! I feel like other Pokémon inspired indie games, It'd be fun to know what sort of unique mechanics you'd add to a game with these guys. Hoping something comes to fruition.

[@StormyBuckets]

i've been watching though ur mon videos and i just gotta say i LOVE tthe cohesive style these guys all have. Theyre *inspired* by pokemon, yes, but they havea unique look all their own that unites the visually. The high contrast and bold shapes, especially. I think you look at them and go "OH, well, of course these are the sorts of monsters that would teach you science! Just look at em!" As a science educator myself (wildlife and conservation) and a former Weird Nerd Child, i am DELIGHTED about the idea of a Mon-like game based around all different branches of science. It's so cool ^w^

[@pansieisawesome]

Something about this video is so cute lol maybe it's your voice. I love the passion and thought you put into this video and your concept building!!! looking forward to seeing more :)

[@edze2427]

I really love this series and am really excited for your game for the future

[@tod3627]

I love your style,its SO unique,your simple style is SO good

[@slagfreeway4829]

Really cool theme for a region! I love the designs and reasonings behind them all and will definitely subscribe!

[@anthonynorman7545]

I love learning through these!

[@thewooperbois7154]

compupa is a great name and mon the bird be lookin like talon flame and the rodent is nice

[@rorinverlain9217]

i absolutely love your bird line

[@gabrieltheboo163]

Your designs are incredibly creative, can't wait to see more!

[@edenromanov]

These STEM pokemon are very nerdy but surprisingly really fun to see, can't wait to see more, also I appreciate learning a little bit simply from studying their designs/origins 👍😁👍

[@MlMZY630]

Personally, I think your lineless style is absolutely full of life and adorable!

[@artisticgryfess6495]

i love these designs so much theyre so creative!!

[@GalactaKiller]

Compupa my beloved ! Also, I'm glad I 'understood' the Commodore reference on Compupa. Cause the French name I gave it was linked to that haha

[@melaniesmall6330]

Compupa has my entire heart. I would die for it.

[@Pop5chan]

This is so cool and so true to Pokémon but unique at the same time. I love your art style for this as well it fits your vibe very well. I learn something too which is nice and you’re very smart and the designs have so much meaning so I know this game will be awesome cause I love the passion put in. Can’t wait to see more 💯 (also love the fact that the bird if pure flying. Very different and can be fast and a sweeper)

[@raptornein2422]

Going to school for engineering, but currently getting distracted by the new Pokémon, lol. Loving this series. Keep up the great work!

[@meemosteeno5121]

I gotta love how almost every shiny looks like it had a clear idea in mind Ex: mus/musmus' labcoat turns blue as if its a doctors scrubs

[@flechedesneiges5114]

I think we need your version of pokemon to teach children. Excellent work !

[@voch123]

These Pokémon ideas are so cool, I’m hooked on this idea!

[@galactichero_yt]

The Hacktera line is so amazing and I really want to draw them🥰🤩

[@poweredbymoonlight9869]

I liked all the fakemons in this video! Love when it's so thought out like this!

[@Uranium-jj7le]

That Early Route Rodent... i LOVE IT! Normal/Fighting with either Huge Power or Fur Coat... It feels like at least from an In game perspective, You really can't go wrong with it! Even if You had only access to Furcoat Muscules because Huge Power is an HA, Doubling Defense would be superb! Hacktera is pretty dope! Bug/Electric is a pretty cool typing! Pair it with the Fire Starter which I assume is Fire/Ground, and you got a pair that'd raise some serious Hell That Early Game Bird... I Love my Staraptor, But that is giving Staraptor a Run for it's money... Speed Boost or Sheer Force? Kinda Spoiled for Choice here... It's Strong, and it reminds me of Low Poly Birds. I love it as well.

[@sp0chi106]

i love the regional bug line so much, its such a cool line :)

[@firelasercat]

I was so amazed at the starters and was not dissapointed at these!

[@jellyhamsters6197]

I want to see a STEM based legendary duo

[@widdershinnz]

The concepts are so solid!

[@Enthusiasmmm]

Omg your designs are so cool!!!

[@btthegreat2770]

Mr regional bug larving is so cute and holdable and so so squishible. I know hes supposed to be a computer bug and hes probably not squishy but i just wanna grab him and destroy him, which, one could argue is also important in route 1 pokemon. You gotta have a pokemon that is just so extremely bastardly and kickable for players to get pissed at and take their anger out on

[@chloelavoie5568]

I really like your concepts and ideas, a bit disappointed that shinies just turn blue but other than that the fakemon look incredible can't wait for next Video

[@Outer_Alpha_5599zT]

this is one of my favorite channels, i am also a science nerd.

[@imagery5425]

Just started watching and I’m already in love with ur character stills

[@serendipityoddity]

Been following your STEMA region Pokemon on Instagram for a while now. Great to see you have a KZbin channel too! Keep up the great work!

[@caritahearts2405]

Hacktera's ability being Infiltrator is so good

[@McHaven07]

good stuff. looking forward to seeing more of ur designs

[@williamemami3507]

This is great, awesome work!

[@dylanjambay]

Hello, mr n0Rtist! I am currently trying to translate your project to my native language Brazillian Portuguese, to present it to my friends! I started watching your STEMA Region and always wanted to present this masterpiece to my friends, but I don't think they would stop doing their things to watch something in another language just because their friend asked to. If it is ok I would like to talk with you about it someday! I understand if you don't let me do this, you are pretty busy with it and just having another person just translating all your hard work wouldn't be very fair. I hope you read this message and answer if you can! I really love your videos.

[@janaehyer6068]

I was not expecting a physics lesson for a fakemon vid. This is great. I also have a physics exam in a couple days and this was legitimately a great review. Give this man a sub!

[@Rainbow_Heart]

Bro I love this!!! Sure, some of this stuff is actually stuff that I’ve been taught (some of them being stuff I was taught recently before finding ur stuff), but this is actually pretty educational, but not boring educational!! I’d play this if it was a game (and a game I could even access) Also I love the fire starter, and normally I always pick water/grass & never fire

[@ParryTFronters]

I saw a lab mouse and was expecting normal/psychic. Way to subvert my expectations by making it fighting!

[@drdragapult3092]

Keep up the great work these vidoes are epic!

[@alexvraa1452]

Maybe do convergent or divergent forms of pokemon that already showcase STEM, like the Solosis line. Love the series!