I'd settle for two regions again. Stick Hoenn in generation 6 for the post game and then we won't need remakes
All the regions should be in the US from now on.
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Pokémon Community Thread 2: "This is the Real Power of Johto..."
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All the regions should be in the US from now on.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Anyone who says we still don't need remakes didn't play HG/SS. Those were good remakes and I'd love to see how they would remake Hoenn, which had some great looking environments.
The Sabrina portion of the anime was my favourite as a kid, I captured Haunter just because of those episodes.
ColtraineGF
Member
I would totally go for DLC "mini regions", all postgame and reachable by airplane. Each of them would host a variety of trainers, and a few top trainers at Gym Leader rank, every trainer carrying lv. 70+ Battle Frontier-grade teams.
Probably the closest we'd get to an Orange Islands game *imagines*
Probably the closest we'd get to an Orange Islands game *imagines*
Chet Rippo
Member
"Play with me."
tiggerkiddo
Member
Your games are no fun.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
Guys, we're just over a month away from my favourite time of year! You'll never guess what I'm getting all of you :3
Also, Frank Sinatra + Pokémon is officially the best thing ever.
Also, Frank Sinatra + Pokémon is officially the best thing ever.
Exterminieren
Banned
The levelling, man, the levelling. I like HGSS and all, but the progression through the game is shot to absolute shit, IMO.
If they can't make a satisfying journey out of going across two regions, I shudder to think how they'd handle 5.
tiggerkiddo
Member
You're talking about a game with a rematch option. While it's a little tough to figure out, you have the internet to spell it out for you.
Exterminieren
Banned
Postgame gym leader rematches don't have a lot to do with even, smooth and intuitive game progression, I'm afraid.
The Johto level up is okay for me, I dislike the level up in RSE though. I was talking recently about how underleveled I was for E4.
tiggerkiddo
Member
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Hello trainer rematches? What do you think the phone was for? Other than your friend to harass you with.
POP QUIZ, PUNKS!
Who's cooler? Kyurem-W, or Kyurem-B?
Don't worry! It's not racist to pick one or the other!
Me personally, I like 'em both. I think at the moment, I slightly prefer Kyurem-B. I know common wisdom says W has the competitive edge with a massive Special Attack stat boosting his STAB Ice Beam and STAB Draco Meteor, but he has to switch out after Draco Meteor or have his Special Attack lowered two stages. Fusion Flare is a reliable Fire-type move but works best in the sun, which would make W vulnerable to Fire-type attacks himself, no? As for B, he struggles more in terms of Ice moves, but does have Freeze Shock (140 power, 90 accuracy), an Ice-type move boosted by his massive Physical Attack stat; it fires on the second turn, dealing damage to whoever switches in to check him. And then there's Fusion Bolt, a reliable Electric-type move that plays off his Physical Attack stat -- seems like a good check against Water-type Ubers like Kyogre and Palkia. Hmm.
But regardless of how he stacks up against W, B is plenty powerful... And I like his more symmetrical design, and the way the energy can be seen coursing through his tail when he charges up, and how he streamlines many of the design elements in Zekrom, from the tail (now a graceful taper on the turbine) to the arms (now without the webbed gauntlets, and one arm all encased in ice). His musculature and raptor-like talons also have a strong look to them. And the icy mandibles are wicked cool! (Yes, I said "wicked!")
I think I also like Kyurem-B because I looooooooove Reshiram -- and Kyurem-B, being a combination of Kyurem and Zekrom, lends itself better to coexisting alongside Reshiram. Though it's also cool to see Reshiram alongside Kyurem-W, if you're flexible enough to imagine multiple Reshirams in the world!
So, which is your favorite? I used to think they were over-designed, but as is always the case with Pokemon, the more I look at them, the more they grow on me.
Who's cooler? Kyurem-W, or Kyurem-B?
Don't worry! It's not racist to pick one or the other!
Me personally, I like 'em both. I think at the moment, I slightly prefer Kyurem-B. I know common wisdom says W has the competitive edge with a massive Special Attack stat boosting his STAB Ice Beam and STAB Draco Meteor, but he has to switch out after Draco Meteor or have his Special Attack lowered two stages. Fusion Flare is a reliable Fire-type move but works best in the sun, which would make W vulnerable to Fire-type attacks himself, no? As for B, he struggles more in terms of Ice moves, but does have Freeze Shock (140 power, 90 accuracy), an Ice-type move boosted by his massive Physical Attack stat; it fires on the second turn, dealing damage to whoever switches in to check him. And then there's Fusion Bolt, a reliable Electric-type move that plays off his Physical Attack stat -- seems like a good check against Water-type Ubers like Kyogre and Palkia. Hmm.
But regardless of how he stacks up against W, B is plenty powerful... And I like his more symmetrical design, and the way the energy can be seen coursing through his tail when he charges up, and how he streamlines many of the design elements in Zekrom, from the tail (now a graceful taper on the turbine) to the arms (now without the webbed gauntlets, and one arm all encased in ice). His musculature and raptor-like talons also have a strong look to them. And the icy mandibles are wicked cool! (Yes, I said "wicked!")
I think I also like Kyurem-B because I looooooooove Reshiram -- and Kyurem-B, being a combination of Kyurem and Zekrom, lends itself better to coexisting alongside Reshiram. Though it's also cool to see Reshiram alongside Kyurem-W, if you're flexible enough to imagine multiple Reshirams in the world!
So, which is your favorite? I used to think they were over-designed, but as is always the case with Pokemon, the more I look at them, the more they grow on me.
ColtraineGF
Member
B, on looks alone...
Though I was on W until like a second ago, I don't know what happened
Though I was on W until like a second ago, I don't know what happened
Chet Rippo
Member
They both suck, penis monster vanilla Kyurem all the way!
Looking at Kyurem-B in Pokedex 3D Pro, those beefy arms look like they could bitchslap someone to Bangkok and back. The tail is also fascinating: the black portions seem to turn to pure energy when he "activates," so you can see the lightning within.
Ahh, it's agonizing wondering what creatures they'll dream up next. I wonder if they're finally working on a dolphin Pokemon...
Ahh, it's agonizing wondering what creatures they'll dream up next. I wonder if they're finally working on a dolphin Pokemon...
ScraftyDevil
Banned
I like Kyurem-B because his bionic ice arm is better.
I love the Bane-esque tubes connecting their tails to their bodies.
I love the Bane-esque tubes connecting their tails to their bodies.
Agreed on both fronts (B's ice arm, and the Bane-esque tubes). Regarding the latter, I like how the tubes connect from the shoulder blades, but then the energy comes from the tail (as illustrated in Pokedex 3D Pro). The "turbine tails" must be what's generating their Fire/Electric energy.
This is a badass pic (although B's left arm should be one solid mass of ice, and the tail should taper rather than be a perfect cone like Zekrom's). I shed one manly tear to see two beloved beasties on opposite teams, though!
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Anyone think Victini is so adorable that you want one at home?
Heck yah, I'm be surprised anyone would say no, especially after seeing his movie.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Mareep
Gible
Dratini
Axew
Piplup
Larvitar
Joltik
Rufflet
Gible
Dratini
Axew
Piplup
Larvitar
Joltik
Rufflet
UltimateIke
Member
No contest.
Chet Rippo
Member
Torkoal is the cutest Pokemon.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Exterminieren
Banned
...In my defence, it was 4:30 in the morning when I posted that. :/
I'd still argue that is doesn't help progression, though;the main levels in the campaign are thrown hilariously out of whack.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
daaaaaaawww
Can I pet him?
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Joltik wins the Cutest Award because:
1) He's one of the tiniest, if not THE tiniest, Pokemon in existence
2) He is 99 percent pure unadulterated fuzzitude
3) He has multiple sets of puppy dog eyes
4) He has the perpetual "O HI GAIZ CAN I HAS CHZBURGER" look
5) He's Bug/Electric, which is ironically badass for such a cute lil' bugger
Don't make me post pictures.
1) He's one of the tiniest, if not THE tiniest, Pokemon in existence
2) He is 99 percent pure unadulterated fuzzitude
3) He has multiple sets of puppy dog eyes
4) He has the perpetual "O HI GAIZ CAN I HAS CHZBURGER" look
5) He's Bug/Electric, which is ironically badass for such a cute lil' bugger
Don't make me post pictures.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
But you can't cuddle a Joltik.
You can cuddle a Zorua.
You can cuddle a Victini.
Joltik is just too small.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
Guys.
Guys.
Munchlax is the cutest Pokémon of all time. Just look at him:
Can you imagine how soft and huggable that would be?
Guys.
Munchlax is the cutest Pokémon of all time. Just look at him:
Can you imagine how soft and huggable that would be?
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Guys.
Guys.
Munchlax is the cutest Pokémon of all time. Just look at him:
Can you imagine how soft and huggable that would be?
I think you're giving me a 404, huh?
ScraftyDevil
Banned
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Exterminieren
Banned
No thanks.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
Cute Dragon Here
Member
UltimateIke
Member
