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[Cute Dragon Here]

You're that tiny sliver of orange! And that's with 48 posts. That mess of white at the end is where all of the 1 post people start blending into each other. Haha.

Hmm... Maybe this time around I'm going to post a whole lot to get any remote chance of actually ending up listed in the chart. Mwehehehehe!

*becomes a Turtwig plushie*

Poke Balls? What fun.

 

[Moaradin]

Last Pokemon game I played was Soul Silver. I used to love everything Pokemon, from the games to the anime. For some reason I have the itch to go back to it. I haven't played the last 2 gen games(diamond/pearl and black/white).

Should I skip right to black/white, or is it worth playing diamond/pearl before?

 

[Exterminieren]

Ah, our new home.

*stretches, opens fridge*

 

[UltimateIke]

Last Pokemon game I played was Soul Silver. I used to love everything Pokemon, from the games to the anime. For some reason I have the itch to go back to it. I haven't played the last 2 gen games(diamond/pearl and black/white).

Should I skip right to black/white, or is it worth playing diamond/pearl before?

Skip to Black 2/White 2 so when they come out in October you can join the rest of us with everything all fresh and new!

 

[Kokonoe]

Last Pokemon game I played was Soul Silver. I used to love everything Pokemon, from the games to the anime. For some reason I have the itch to go back to it. I haven't played the last 2 gen games(diamond/pearl and black/white).

Should I skip right to black/white, or is it worth playing diamond/pearl before?

Each Pokemon game is distinct, so it's up to you really.

 

[Moaradin]

Skip to Black 2/White 2 so when they come out in October you can join the rest of us with everything all fresh and new!

It's a direct sequel to black/white though, isn't it? Wouldn't I benefit from playing those games before hand?

 

[Exterminieren]

Last Pokemon game I played was Soul Silver. I used to love everything Pokemon, from the games to the anime. For some reason I have the itch to go back to it. I haven't played the last 2 gen games(diamond/pearl and black/white).

Should I skip right to black/white, or is it worth playing diamond/pearl before?

Black and White, easily.

Never play Diamond and Pearl. Platinum, sure, that's a wonderful game, but DP is like pulling teeth. So slow.

It's a direct sequel to black/white though, isn't it? Wouldn't I benefit from playing those games before hand?

They're not essential, but I reckon you'll get more enjoyment if you play BW first.

 

[Hot Coldman]

It's a direct sequel to black/white though, isn't it? Wouldn't I benefit from playing those games before hand?

Play Black and White first.

 

[Kokonoe]

It's a direct sequel to black/white though, isn't it? Wouldn't I benefit from playing those games before hand?

You play as new characters and not the characters from the last game.

 

[Exterminieren]

You play as new characters and not the characters from the last game.

There are continued plots between the two games, and syncing the old games to the new unlocks some pretty nice new content. It's definitely worth picking an original up.

 

[Kokonoe]

There are continued plots between the two games, and syncing the old games to the new unlocks some pretty nice new content. It's definitely worth picking an original up.

Syncing? Does that require two DS?

 

[Hot Coldman]

Also, the original's "only new Pokemon" concept is probably far more effective at getting people into Gen V than B2W2's mix of old and new. And the endgame is the best of any of the games. It can't be missed.

 

[Frost_Ace]

The new thread title is fine. The reaction is perfect because it parallels the introduction of a new generation of Pokémon! Everyone freaks out, claims it is the end, and cries Game Freak Andrex is creatively bankrupt. We will learn to accept the change, like always.


The last thread's top 10 posters accounted for almost half of the posts. Haha.

I'm the 11th one right?

Spoiler

how do you even check the top posters in non-mobile gaf?

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

Syncing? Does that require two DS?

Or an Internet connection.

 

[Kokonoe]

I'm the 11th one right?

Spoiler

how do you even check the top posters in non-mobile gaf?

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

Funny thing, it was one of the things I've learned on a vBulletin forum. I guess random clicking helps.

 

[UltimateIke]

I'm the 11th one right?

Spoiler

how do you even check the top posters in non-mobile gaf?

You're #15 (the second green wedge). Kokonoe's got you a nifty image. Just click the post count!

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

You're #15 (the second green wedge). Kokonoe's got you a nifty image. Just click the post count!

And... I'm #5 here for now, at least.

*rearranges the Zorua and Turtwig plushies*

 

[Hot Coldman]

Oh go on then, tell me where I am on the pie chart.

 

[Exterminieren]

Also, the original's "only new Pokemon" concept is probably far more effective at getting people into Gen V than B2W2's mix of old and new. And the endgame is the best of any of the games. It can't be missed.

Yeah, that's the obvious point I missed; these are bloody good games, and they deserve to be played.

 

[Wiseblade]

Also, the original's "only new Pokemon" concept is probably far more effective at getting people into Gen V than B2W2's mix of old and new. And the endgame is the best of any of the games. It can't be missed.

Although I do with GF hadn't given the the roggenrola line (ie the thing that replaces geodude and show up just as frequently) Sturdy...

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

Although I do with GF hadn't given the the roggenrola line (ie the thing that replaces geodude and show up just as frequently) Sturdy...

Actually, I like that, since it means almost always a guaranteed capture and I can use SE moves for the first move without worrying.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Although I do with GF hadn't given the the roggenrola line (ie the thing that replaces geodude and show up just as frequently) Sturdy...

Just run! Unless you're grinding. In which case, why aren't you grinding Audinos?

 

[Kokonoe]

I still think that playing any of RS/DPP/BW is enough to have an "entry" into the series. Newer games don't necessarily make older games horrible.
There's plenty of things in previous games that aren't in newer ones. As I said, each are distinct.

 

[Hot Coldman]

I still think that playing any of RS/DPP/BW is enough to have an "entry" into the series. Newer games don't necessarily make older games horrible.

Of course, but BW are just that good. Also, if you're going to play BW2 anyway, BW are the obvious companion to that.

 

[Exterminieren]

I love the Roggenrola line so much. One of my favourite moments in a Pokemon game was taking down Grimsley's Krookodile with some preapplied poison, a lv. 4 Roggenrola and a hell of a lot of Potions.

 

[UltimateIke]

Oh go on then, tell me where I am on the pie chart.

#22.

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

Of course, but BW are just that good. Also, if you're going to play BW2 anyway, BW are the obvious companion to that.

And to someone that never played a Pokemon game before, it's best to start with BW and then B2W2, if only for the gameplay and storyline chronology.

 

[Frost_Ace]

I still think that playing any of RS/DPP/BW is enough to have an "entry" into the series. Newer games don't necessarily make older games horrible.
There's plenty of things in previous games that aren't in newer ones. As I said, each are distinct.

After BW, gen IV has become unplayable for me. Gen III is still fine though

Spoiler

especially on the micro <3

 

[Exterminieren]

I still think that playing any of RS/DPP/BW is enough to have an "entry" into the series. Newer games don't necessarily make older games horrible.
There's plenty of things in previous games that aren't in newer ones. As I said, each are distinct.

It's not unfair to point out that, unlike RSE and particularly unlike DPPt, Black and White were explicitly targeting a new or lapsed audience. There's absolutely nothing stopping anyone from going back to the older games if they like BW.

And, yes, BW are better than those games. =p

 

[Hot Coldman]

#22.

I AM THE 1%!!!!!

Er, I mean, thanks.

 

[Kokonoe]

Of course, but BW are just that good. Also, if you're going to play BW2 anyway, BW are the obvious companion to that.

Black and White 2 is more of an expansion to the last game, like Sonic & Knuckles. And the story of Pokemon won't leave you "missing" anything, although if they do have content where you must own the previous game, that is a good reason yes.

I won't however say that playing Black and White over Diamond and Pearl or vice versa is going to be the proper thing. You won't miss out on much at all unless for that sync thing. Each one should be played, it doesn't matter how you do it.

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

Black and White 2 is more of an expansion to the last game, like Sonic & Knuckles. And the story of Pokemon won't leave you "missing" anything, although if they do have content where you must own the previous game, that is a good reason yes.

I won't however say that playing Black and White over Diamond and Pearl or vice versa is going to be the proper thing. You won't miss out on much at all unless for that sync thing. Each one should be played, it doesn't matter how you do it.

Indeed, but Diamond and Pearl seems to be a very poor choice. I'd rather suggest Platinum. Not to mention DP being non-canon

*Oshawott time!*

 

[Exterminieren]

I agree that they should all be played, but you're missing that Black and White are a simpler taster course than Diamond and Pearl.

Also, Diamond and Pearl are unplayable. Platinum is the only way to play.

*Oshawott time!*

HELL.

YEAH.

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

I agree that they should all be played, but you're missing that Black and White are a simpler taster course than Diamond and Pearl.

Also, Diamond and Pearl are unplayable. Platinum is the only way to play.


HELL.

YEAH.

Indeed. All the microloading >.<

I wonder whether that face will stick, huh?

 

[Kokonoe]

Actually, I'll put up my own tip as a suggestion.

If you're looking to explore, play Diamond and Pearl first.

If you're looking for fast battling with animated sprites, play Black and White first.

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

Actually, I'll put up my own tip as a suggestion.

If you're looking to explore, play Diamond and Pearl first.

If you're looking for fast battling with animated sprites, play Black and White first.

I'd agree with you, but I'd replace DP with Pt.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Cuteness Overload...your avatar is unacceptable.

 

[ScraftyDevil]

It's never Scraggy time

I just want a friend... *sobs*

 

[LeleSocho]

wow i managed to have the 1% i'm impressed

Cuteness Overload...your avatar is unacceptable.

yep turtwig was so much better

 

[Kokonoe]

SCRAGGY TIME!

 

[ScraftyDevil]

SCRAGGY TIME!

Arceus bless you.

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

Cuteness Overload...your avatar is unacceptable.

yep turtwig was so much better

So maybe I should be plushie Turtwig.

SCRAGGY TIME!

Arceus bless you.

Next up: Scraggy plushie?

 

[Hot Coldman]

DUNSPARCE TIME

 

[tiggerkiddo]

You should be Postwig and that's all. If I don't see Postwig, I'm gonna be super weirded out.

 

[Takao]

You're that tiny sliver of orange! And that's with 48 posts. That mess of white at the end is where all of the 1 post people start blending into each other. Haha.

Gravijah and I are linked with our tan-ness forever.

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

You should be Postwig and that's all. If I don't see Postwig, I'm gonna be super weirded out.

If you want it to be Positwig and not Derpywott, then I guess someone needs to make an even more awesome Positwig avatar. :3

DUNSPARCE TIME

They look like plushies.

 

[Box of Bunnies]

Last Pokemon game I played was Soul Silver. I used to love everything Pokemon, from the games to the anime. For some reason I have the itch to go back to it. I haven't played the last 2 gen games(diamond/pearl and black/white).

Should I skip right to black/white, or is it worth playing diamond/pearl before?

I prefer Platinum but really either are fine. B/W are a sort of refined, new start kind of deal while D/P/Pt are meatier games, kinda serving as a culmination everything in the series had built towards at that point. So it really depends on which of those sound more appealing.

 

[ScraftyDevil]

Next up: Scraggy plushie?

I bought one of those last week. Maybe I'll post pics later.

DUNSPARCE TIME

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Best single-stage? Best single-stage.

 

[Frost_Ace]

DUNSPARCE TIME

It's like the first two are dead and the third one is mourning D: