>>22659026Those ROM hack cliches are generally characteristic of communities like pokecommunity, which are often known for original edgy stories
Generally, it's difficult to make a good story in a pokemon game. Trying to do so will probably just lead to something supposed to be mature being edgy or retarded, or a retarded story with references everywhere
I feel like a GF-like happy story is the best thing for a pokemon game
As opposed to what you're probably thinking, most hacks aren't adaptations. An overly long story isn't a bad thing, either.
Your friend sounds like the type of elitist douchebag that hangs on Nuzlocke Forums, to be honest. Plus, he didn't provide any indication to his "new story", and like
>>22658867 said, stories aren't the important part in Pokemon. It's the gameplay.