1. Do you expect that X and Y will be your favorite/best Pokemon games?
Highly unlikely. I'm already a little iffy on a few designs and I also doubt we'll see many of the gameplay tweaks that SHOULD return actually be implemented.
2. If you had to choose between Full 3D, Half 2D/3D, or Full 2D, what would you choose?
I'm interested to try full 3D, and I think we will get some interesting designs (like Honedge) due to the use of 3D models.
3. Is Full 3D or Full 2D better than Half 2D/3D?
Yes.
4. How do you feel about the following designs:
Chespin
Probably my favourite Gen VI Pokemon revealed thus far. Please let his evolution be awesome!
Fennekin
Fennekin was my favourite when I first saw the starters, but Chespin has been giving it some strong competition for that title as of late. My choice of the two will be dependant on which evolution is better looking.
Froakie
I'm not a fan of Froakie at all. For starters, do we really need more Frog Pokemon? He also has a dopey face.
Xerneas
Great design. Glad we're having a break from Dragon cover legends.
Yyveltal
My favourite of the the legends. I hope the connections to Norse mythology were intentional and Yveltal is actually the blind overseer of a forest with a giant tree.
Pancham
I like him. More than anything, I think he has potential to have great evolutions.
Gogoat
Not the kind of Pokemon I would use on my team, but I do like his design.
Helioptile
Meh. I'm indifferent to him. Cool evo could change that.
Fletchling
I like him. Good to see what I imagine is the Route 1 bird with a colourful design.
Talonflame
I love the design...but that name is awful.
Skrelp
Indifferent.
Clauncher
Indifferent.
Vivillon
Love him! So cute!
Litleo
He really does have a deep face, but hopefully his evolution is awesome. I've wanted a badass Lion Pokemon for years! Mane of fire please.
Flabebe
Indifferent.
Honedge
I'm torn with Honedge. On one hand...I love the sheath and ribbon part of his design, but...a sword? It doesn't look alive. I can't help but think of how I would interact with Pokemon if they were real, it always determines who my favourites are. What would I do with Honedge? How would I feed it? How would I play with it? It's an interesting design, but it's very far away from what I like.
Scatterbug
Thank god it evolves into Vivillion.
Spewpa
Thank god it evolves into Vivillion.
Newtwo
It's an abomination. What's worse is that it's an unnecessary abomination. Mewtwo shouldn't have other formes, and as Kokonoe said it takes away from Deoxys ability.
Sylveon
At first I despised it, but now I'm just indifferent. It's easily the worst Eeveelution and I will never use it on my team, but...I guess it has appeal to some people?
5. How do you feel about the overworld graphics of X and Y?
Could be better, but Pokemon games have never had impressive overworlds so I'm not too fussed.
6. How do you feel about the battle graphics of X and Y?
I like them.
7. What year did you first own a Pokemon game?
1998. I had already been watching the Pokemon cartoon however, so it wasn't my first introduction to Pokemon.
8. Which Pokemon game is your absolute favorite?
Gold.
9. What are your top 3 favorite Pokemon?
Charizard, Blastoise and Arcanine.
10. (If you played) Did you enjoy Red and Blue when the games initially came out?
Yes. I got a copy of Pokemon Red for Christmas in 1998 and have been first in line to pick up new games in the series since then.
11. How do you feel about Pokemon Yellow Version?
I loved being able to get all three starters as well as Pikachu in one game.
12. Is there anything in particular you dislike about Gamefreak?
They constantly remove good features from the games for no apparent reason.
13. What is your favorite Pokemon movie?
The First Movie. Pikachu trying to revive Ash broke my heart as a kid.
14. Do you feel Pokemon communities over the net are overly cynical and hyperbolic?
No. If anything I feel most communities are far too forgiving and constantly shoot down any criticism of the games, especially the newer ones.
15. If you do think so, would you prefer if they were less cynical and hyperbolic? Or does it matter to you?
It there are communities like that, then yes.
16. If you were to rate on a out of 10 scale, what would you rate the following games?
Red & Blue 9/10
Gold & Silver 10/10
Ruby & Sapphire 9/10
Diamond & Pearl 6/10
Black & White 7/10
17. What is your favorite type?
Fire.
18. Do you prefer 'cute' Pokemon over others?
No.
19. Do you believe using legendaries in a main playthrough is something you should avoid?
Yes.
20. Do you enjoy using legendaries in a main playthrough?
No. I usually have a full team by that point anyway, but I feel legends make the game a little too easy.
21. What is the one Pokemon you dislike the most? (Just put a name here)
Newtwo. Honorable mention to Seismitoad, Clinklang line, Vanilluxe line, Stoutland, Purugly and Lickiliky.
22. Which is better? Pokemon Black and White, or Black and White 2?
B/W2 are better, but I was sick of Unova by then so I still haven't finished W2.
23. Did you watch the Pokemon anime growing up?
Yes
24. Which Season did you start with?
1
25. What is your favorite Season?
Orange Islands. Riding around on Lapras and discovering all these islands sounded so awesome. Pink pokemon!
26. What website is your favorite place to discuss Pokemon?
NeoGaf is the only place I discuss Pokemon.
27. What is your favorite Eevee Evolution?
Espeon
28. Which Nintendo home console is your favorite?
GameCube
29. Which Nintendo home console is your least favorite?
Wii
30. Did you enjoy Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness?[/QUOTE]
Yes, I enjoyed both! I fondly remember fighting my way through Battle Mountain to get Ho-Oh. Not so much at the time, though
