Yeah, I was pretty disappointed with White 1
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Yeah, I was pretty disappointed with White 1
hmm well i really liked the first one but the improvements would make it hard to go back... kinda.
what did you find dissapointing with white 1? 2 has a simpler story but i still found it loads of fun! =]
- I hate the vast majority of the new pokemon (loved the vast majority of the pokemon introduced in D/P).
- Hated the really linear map.
- The grind outside the Elite 4 was impossible to get pokemon above level 40. Even had a level 70 Heatran and still struggled. On top of that it was a rollercoaster, neverending final section of the game.
- The shitty minigame to transfer my pokemon from HG/SS over.
- PC management was a big step back from HG/SS (slower).
- And other nitpicks, like the awkward "animations."
- Hated the really linear map.
- The grind outside the Elite 4 was impossible to get pokemon above level 40. Even had a level 70 Heatran and still struggled. On top of that it was a rollercoaster, neverending final section of the game.
- The shitty minigame to transfer my pokemon from HG/SS over.
- PC management was a big step back from HG/SS (slower).
- And other nitpicks, like the awkward "animations."
Hmmm, just too broke to afford X or Y AND a 3DS...guess I'll just get the game and borrow someone's 3DS.
Also from another thread, but still relevant to PokeGAF:
I watched Carpenter's version of The Thing with Carpenter in the same room, true story.
Also from another thread, but still relevant to PokeGAF:
I watched Carpenter's version of The Thing with Carpenter in the same room, true story.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
You lucky goose. I got my Blu-Ray copy signed by him at Fan Expo last year, but it cost me some major moolah
What was it like? Did he comment on it at all or just sit in silence?
ColtraineGF
Member
"Titles rated PG (Parental Guidance Recommended) have been assessed to contain material that may not be appropriate or needs to be explained to children and therefore parental guidance is recommended. According to the OFLC, the content is "mild" to impressionable viewers."
According to the site, there's a "mild impact" under Violence and Themes. Violence is understandable, given the whole contact thing. Themes, huh.
Intriguing.
Snacks the sober sea lion
Member
Prostitution confirmed again.
"Titles rated PG (Parental Guidance Recommended) have been assessed to contain material that may not be appropriate or needs to be explained to children and therefore parental guidance is recommended. According to the OFLC, the content is "mild" to impressionable viewers."
According to the site, there's a "mild impact" under Violence and Themes. Violence is understandable, given the whole contact thing. Themes, huh.
Intriguing.
I never played the first games. I'm not sure if I would care to play through the same game again but as White 2, so I feel like I should get Black.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
Oh god it all makes sense now.
The coastal part of Kalos is Holland.
Aggrotek
Member
if I ever get time, I'll watch through these. maybe after I complete White 2, I'll go back to HG/SS and complete them and then watch the videos... or something like that.
Anyway, even though it probably won't happen, would anyone love another anime trailer similar to B/W2s anime trailer before the games were released? I loved the anime trailers, fun stuff to watch (and to imagine what it would be like as a proper anime lol)
ColtraineGF
Member
I'm really hoping those become standard - we got one for BW/2 and GtI, let's hope they continue.
Oh yeah, I first saw this one the other day (wasn't paying much attention outside of playing the GtI demo to it).
Really hope they continue, they are pretty fun to watch.
edit: from twitter:
edit 2: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=564237
1.5 hour long? AWESOME!
Chet Rippo
Member
"Titles rated PG (Parental Guidance Recommended) have been assessed to contain material that may not be appropriate or needs to be explained to children and therefore parental guidance is recommended. According to the OFLC, the content is "mild" to impressionable viewers."
According to the site, there's a "mild impact" under Violence and Themes. Violence is understandable, given the whole contact thing. Themes, huh.
Intriguing.
For a second there I thought they rated it R18+
That would have been interesting...
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Finally, more implied sex!
Hi PokeGAF! I'm playing Heart Gold right now, and its the first pokemon game I've played since Ruby/Sapphire.
First off, holy hell. These games have changed a lot. I got bit hard by the pokebug and have already put 17 hours into this game and I started it two weeks ago. But now that I'm getting a bit further I have a few questions.
I'm noticing some pokemon take way longer to level up than others which I wasn't aware of before. I bought a Dratini with some coins in Goldenrod and was hyped to level him up but the dude easily takes 2x the xp to level up as anyone else. I'm thinking of banking him until I get to trainers that have level 30+ pokemon and powerleveling him then so that he doesn't leech too much xp from my main party members and I can powerlevel him quickly later. Is this a sound strategy?
Also, what level should I evolve my pokemon that use stones? I have read through google conflicting reports on leveling up my Weepinbell. It looks like he can learn moves up to level forty something, but doesn't his stats go up less as well if I don't evolve him?
I'm not looking to play the game competitively and battle other people, just getting me through the single player side will be enough :]
First off, holy hell. These games have changed a lot. I got bit hard by the pokebug and have already put 17 hours into this game and I started it two weeks ago. But now that I'm getting a bit further I have a few questions.
I'm noticing some pokemon take way longer to level up than others which I wasn't aware of before. I bought a Dratini with some coins in Goldenrod and was hyped to level him up but the dude easily takes 2x the xp to level up as anyone else. I'm thinking of banking him until I get to trainers that have level 30+ pokemon and powerleveling him then so that he doesn't leech too much xp from my main party members and I can powerlevel him quickly later. Is this a sound strategy?
Also, what level should I evolve my pokemon that use stones? I have read through google conflicting reports on leveling up my Weepinbell. It looks like he can learn moves up to level forty something, but doesn't his stats go up less as well if I don't evolve him?
I'm not looking to play the game competitively and battle other people, just getting me through the single player side will be enough :]
With this, I personally always evolve them after they learn the moves that I want them to or in Eevee's case, before it learns it's first elemental move (ie Glaceon's Icy Wind or Espeons first unique attack that Eevee doesn't learn).
With Growlithe for instance, I plan on leveling it up to 45 (B/W2) before evolving it into Arcanine who only learns Extremespeed. His fire attacks are more valuable to me (at least for in-game stuff which is all I care about until after I complete the game).
I do this with every game and whenever I use a Pokemon that evolves by stone. Always check on serebii and decide if it's worth it I say. For me, the single move(s) they learn after evolving is never worth it compared to moves it can only learn in it's pre-evolution stage (again in-game. Competitive battling 'may' be a different story but I honestly haven't looked into it 'yet')
Professor Beef
Banned
- Certain Pokemon always take longer to level than others. I personally got a Dratini ASAP, and leveled it up with me as the game progressed, but it's up to you, really.
- Stone evolutions don't get their stats lowered if you wait, so you don't need to worry about that. You can wait until they learn a move that you want, and then use a stone afterwards.
Well shit, I might skip class that day since I'm ahead.
.- I hate the vast majority of the new pokemon (loved the vast majority of the pokemon introduced in D/P).
- i absolutely loved gen v but thats just me. white 2 you get old pokes from beginning. you can have your beloved zubat and ratata back
- Hated the really linear map.
- its still pretty linear this time i guess? new towns though and changed routes
- The grind outside the Elite 4 was impossible to get pokemon above level 40. Even had a level 70 Heatran and still struggled. On top of that it was a rollercoaster, neverending final section of the game.
yeah, with the white treehollow its really no problem, you have unlimited trainers from level 40-70 to fight all with exp gain.
- The shitty minigame to transfer my pokemon from HG/SS over.
yeah, always been a bit shit. think its the same in white 2
- PC management was a big step back from HG/SS (slower).
BOOM. this has been fixed.
- And other nitpicks, like the awkward "animations."
i loved the fighting poses. i mean, makes them more lively than just standing still all the time i guess
Professor Beef
Banned
Fuck you, Zubat is amazing.
Aggrotek
Member
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Golbat sucks.
Snacks the sober sea lion
Member
Who even has Golbat for very long?
Professor Beef
Banned
I like Golbat's design more than Crobat's. That doesn't mean I hate Crobat, though.
Unless we're talking about its shiny version. Then it can go straight to hell.
Unless we're talking about its shiny version. Then it can go straight to hell.
BuggyDClown
Member
The fuck. It's the silly putty pokemon. Ditto is so dope.
Just wanted to chime in and say I love every new Gen VI pokemon, I can't wait for the conference. I'm hoping we get a full reveal on Eeevee and maybe a second Eeveelution, I would love that.
I'm still hoping the rumors of a Normal type boy/girl eeveelution will be true, but I doubt it at this point.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Sometimes you just can't fix "ugly", and Golbat is, well...
I'm glad that we have Crobat.
I'm glad that we have Crobat.
Aggrotek
Member
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
That's why I don't like Zubatman jokes. Zubat is an inferior Pokemon. Crobatman is where it's at. Even has the Batman scowl!
Box of Bunnies
Banned
Save Batman references for Golbat or Crobat. Zubat is fine as his Magnificent self.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
Beyonce Beytwice
Member
Gliscor is more like Batman than any other Pokemon.
ShmeebAlina
Member
Gligarman
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Man Trubbish is cute
Snacks the sober sea lion
Member
I do not care for Trubbish, and that face is pretty terrifying. It is a garbage bag with sharp teeth that smiles.
I recommend Axew instead.
I recommend Axew instead.
OctoWara289
Neo Member
I just realized shiny Mewtwo is green. I need one now. How can I obtain a shiny Mewtwo?
Cute Dragon Here
Member
You might want to ask the Trubbish in Post Town, then.
Professor Beef
Banned
How can you like Golbat better?!
I'm not a fan of the four wings.
i think zubat was the first shiney i encountered in platinum. too bat its a retarded lump of shit.
i do actually like golbat and crobat but i hate zubat. swoobat is just the bomb tho, that things so cute.
im on a shiney role in white 2, i have logged about 120 hours and got 4 shineys including a legendary.
Crobat is bad because it has an odd number of teeth. Also, my friend always thought its mouth was a nose based on its 2nd-gen sprite.
On an unrelated note, I found a new desktop background! A crossover of my favourite game and favourite series!
On an unrelated note, I found a new desktop background! A crossover of my favourite game and favourite series!