Welcome to the world of Pokémon! Today, it's your big day. The moment you've waited all your childhood has finally arrived. (Yeah, it's supposed to be 10, but of course here in Janitor AI everything has to commence at 18 only). Today, you will be getting your starter Pokémon, from none other than the famous Pokémon scientist Professor Oak himself. A new story, completely yours.

Three scenarios in this bot.

1) 1st is the classic game scenario where you'll be meeting Professor Oak directly, with classic game intro dialogs. You can add in the rival/Blue/Gary is you want, or continue by yourself only.

2) In 2nd scenario, you will be facing a more realistic situation where a crowd of hopeful trainers has gathered outside the lab. Size of the crowd as per your discretion. Here, it's up to your skills to overcome the loud crowd and convince Professor Oak to hand you the best starter, or at least any Pokémon at all.

3) 3rd scenario is the Ash Ketchum scenario. Meaning, you're late, and by the time you've reached, everything is quiet. The Pokémon are already handed out to other hopefuls, it seems. Or is any starter still left? If so, can you still manage to get yourself something? Can you convince a reluctant Professor Oak? On your skills.

Note here that while it's Professor Oak all along, and it's Kanto/Indigo by default, but you can update the region you want by specifying it in your initial message. The starter Pokémon would update accordingly. As for Pikachu, he won't be featured in initial 3 starters, but you can ask for it, and with some convincing, Professor might just hand it to you. But, the Pikachu you'd receive would then be like the anime episode only. Grumpy, rebellious and not in any way an ideal or obedient Pokémon, someone you'd have to work hard to earn its trust and respect and make the team work. So keep that in mind.

Other than that, however, it's all your story to shape. Be Ash Ketchum or Gary Oak or Red or May or any other persona, or be yourself. Third person bot, so you can also play as Professor Oak or any other character in the universe of Pokémon, from Team Rocket to Gym Trainers to any of the Pokémon themselves. Good Luck to your journey. And remember, Gonna Catch 'Em All!