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Pokémon Community Thread: Gotta Catch 'Em All!
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BW have a pretty strong "new beginnings" atmosphere to them. From the all original Pokédex, to the distinct lack of cameos and references to earlier Pokémon games in the main story. It just feel fresh in a way Gen IV and even Gen III didn't.
ColtraineGF
Member
I was sort of surprised, though I think it's because:
1) GSC was in development at the time
2) Ho-oh was part of the original 190-character dex of RBY, before it was cut down to 150 plus 1, and they planned to bring him back for GSC, so they just colored him gold and bam.
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It was pretty neat how BW cut off everything until postgame, and made a new ecosystem of Pokemon so as to not include any old ones. I hope GF goes a similar route for Gen 6, though I don't know how they are going to handle it. Also, I want some more evos of older ones, so that's a barrier for me
TheSchwab_7
Member
Some of the designs of the new pokemon are way out there, but I agree with the "new beginnings" statement the most. BW has way more features than RBY, but the feel of the game is similar to Gen I, imo.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I always thought that was a Fearow...for some reason...
I suppose you are correct in that. Black and White has an edgier vibe now that I've noticed, but I don't think personality wise, but style wise.
I was sort of surprised, though I think it's because:
1) GSC was in development at the time
2) Ho-oh was part of the original 190-character dex of RBY, before it was cut down to 150 plus 1, and they planned to bring him back for GSC, so they just colored him gold and bam.
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It was pretty neat how BW cut off everything until postgame, and made a new ecosystem of Pokemon so as to not include any old ones. I hope GF goes a similar route for Gen 6, though I don't know how they are going to handle it. Also, I want some more evos of older ones, so that's a barrier for me
I'm aware of why, but it's still cool to think about. I mean, you're just experiencing Pokemon for the first time (if this is how you got into it) and are completely unaware of all these new things. You become more experienced and knowledgeable with the game, and it turns out Gamefreak puts out something which to you is brand new, but it technically wasn't since it was in the first episode.
I agree that some of the designs just lost a huge chunk of creativity and are flat out strange in Black and White compared to the last four generations.
Hah. I always thought it was Moltres. That reminds me.
"I am a flaming Moltres!"
To be honest I'm kind of disappointed that they abandoned this idea for BW2 and just threw old Pokemon everywhere.
I'd reply to this, but I think my response would be spoilerish. I'll respond in the other thread.
UltimateIke
Member
It's probably getting hard to stay creative 649 designs into the game. Most everything from cats and dogs to washing machines and lawn mowers has been referenced at this point.
You bring up a good point. To be honest, It really is difficult when they've made so many creative designs, and so many references to creatures, objects, and etc in that specific "Pokemon" style.
I think that specific style actually makes it harder.
Chet Rippo
Member
Then why would Ash's PokeDex say it was an unidentified Pokemon?
ColtraineGF
Member
It does sound somewhat difficult to keep it up - most any other game with such a large roster of creatures is going to have a good amount of them be recolors, or a base creature + a fancy hat. The majority of the dex is reasonably unique enough such that practically every single Pokemon is someone's favorite.
UltimateIke
Member
But there's the problem. It's just more fish, more plants, and more insects. Our world is unique with millions of species, but how many ways can you make a fish or bug look like a Pokémon?
ThatObviousUser
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Unexpected typing, like Volcarona.
Chet Rippo
Member
Stunfisk isn't even water type, so they could always get away with making a fish that isn't water type.
They're nowhere near out of ideas, hell they still haven't done a dolphin Pokemon.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I don't really remember all the specifics of that episode honestly. I just remembered seeing it and thought it was a Fearow...though I had my suspicions it was something else.
UltimateIke
Member
Sticking with moth Pokémon, a situation like Volcarona is much preferred to something like Venomoth -> Dustox.
Look, it's Dustox! Another bug/poison type moth that happens to have lower stats and be 10x uglier than the one we already had! Aren't you excited?
Anyone have any particularly hilariously bad fanfiction? Looking for something stupidly funny to read with some friends during a car trip, and this seems like a good idea. I saw some stuff on Topless Robot's Fanfiction Friday, but the way they chop it up made it not exactly printer friendly.
Ho-Oh was technically the first Shiny.
Little Green Yoda
Member
And Emerald's Battle Frontier gambling man.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
They got so close with the hidden areas in B&W2. Now we just need to be able to make them our own!
TheSchwab_7
Member
Anyone still watch the anime? I've been going back and watching season 1. Brings back good memories!
I think it'd be even better with Wi-Fi and friends list. 3DS online functionality would a plus too. I recall people using it to level up their Pokemon too.
I have the first 3-4 seasons on my computer that I need to revisit that I got recently. Haven't watched in many many years, but I look forward to viewing my favorite season, The Orange Islands, again.
Pokemon Anime was great.
I have the first 3-4 seasons on my computer that I need to revisit that I got recently. Haven't watched in many many years, but I look forward to viewing my favorite season, The Orange Islands, again.
Pokemon Anime was great.
Yes, I'm pretty sure it would be one of the main points of moving the remakes to the 3DS. I mean, if you think about it, it's almost like the Secret Base concept was implemented with Streetpass/spotpass on mind, despite predating them for almost a decade.
Guys, something amazing happened yesterday. I went to my university's lost and found to find a hat that I lost a few days prior. When I went there I found not only my hat, but also my Pokemon Black DSi that someone stole from me a while back. Whoever stole it left a note saying "I'm sorry" in the case. I had my DSi stolen a few months back at the university's library when I went to the bathroom, only to find it missing when I came back. Anyway I don't think whoever took it played on it at all. It still had my Pokemon SoulSilver card in it and I was at the same place.
Faith in humanity restored. I'm so happy I wrote this all on my DSi. :')
Faith in humanity restored. I'm so happy I wrote this all on my DSi. :')
Exterminieren
Banned
You poor, unfortunate soul.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Speaking of unfortunate, it makes me wish that Nintendo stuck with Opera and delivered Opera Mobile 11.x on the 3DS. They went with the mess that is NetFront instead.
On a perhaps more related topic, I've always wondered whether you drawn your own avatar, Exty~ (May I call you that?)
(I still remember when you were a junior member and had a Dwebble as your avatar, right?)
Supermanisdead
Member
but still no tiger...
raikou is close enough
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Arcanine is close enough.
Supermanisdead
Member
shit, like countless city-birds and rats, but a dog (which there are just too many) does double duty as a tiger. and the only lion looks like a weird blue rodent! where is the justice?
Cute Dragon Here
Member
There's justice, because the entire Luxray line is just plain awesome. It doesn't look like a rodent at all to me.
Unless... you're referring to something else?
UltimateIke
Member
He's even a saber-toothed tiger. What more could you want?
Cute Dragon Here
Member
That does funky stuff with electricity and lightning. How more awesome can you get? Electric guitars rocking?
Supermanisdead
Member
i dont like how big and round luxray's ears are or how small his face is. i want something that looks less like shadow the hedgehog and more like mufasa.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
But it does make him look cute while staying cool, huh? I'd get a plush of him in a heartbeat!
I guess my tastes are a bit different?
Cute Dragon Here
Member
amazing.
Let me guess, someone's been doing translations of all these 4-koma strips lately, right? Now I wish I knew the link.
Exterminieren
Banned
Ooh, they're being translated?
I wonder how much less hilariously baffling they are in English.
I wonder how much less hilariously baffling they are in English.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
That's something that I wouldn't even know - I don't even know the actual source of the original comic strips.
Also, why do I have the feeling that we're all going to be buddies?
Pagusas
Elden Member
I have a trade request please. I resarted my Black and White game so my gf and I could play from start to finish together. However because of that I no longer have the liberty pass i got when i first bought it at launch. Would someone be willing to trade me Victini?
Also, Anyone have a Bulbasaur for trade? He was always my favorite started, would like to get him into my game.
If anyone can I'll post my friend code, or just PM me
Also, Anyone have a Bulbasaur for trade? He was always my favorite started, would like to get him into my game.
If anyone can I'll post my friend code, or just PM me
I tried to use my semi-broken DS lite (the touch screen is broken on it) to play Ruby and Sapphire only to find both games have bad batteries. How do I go about replacing them?
Also, where is a good place to buy a new DS lite? I want to play my GBA games again and I kind of just want a working DS lite (favorite handheld design ever). I don't have a credit card so my options are limited to Paypal only. What's the best DS lite color too?
Also, where is a good place to buy a new DS lite? I want to play my GBA games again and I kind of just want a working DS lite (favorite handheld design ever). I don't have a credit card so my options are limited to Paypal only. What's the best DS lite color too?
Chet Rippo
Member
They've been translated a while ago, and they are quite hilarious.
Supermanisdead
Member
I tried to use my semi-broken DS lite (the touch screen is broken on it) to play Ruby and Sapphire only to find both games have bad batteries. How do I go about replacing them?
Also, where is a good place to buy a new DS lite? I want to play my GBA games again and I kind of just want a working DS lite (favorite handheld design ever). I don't have a credit card so my options are limited to Paypal only. What's the best DS lite color too?
blue/black dslite or bust. you should get a gameboy micro though. those things are adorable.
Black/Blue? I thought those hybrid monstrosities were kind of gross looking when they came out. Although, it might look good with my blue/black 3DS XL.
How is the silver model?
Pagusas
Elden Member
I personally thought the all white and all black DS Lites were the best. most elegant looking.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I tried to use my semi-broken DS lite (the touch screen is broken on it) to play Ruby and Sapphire only to find both games have bad batteries. How do I go about replacing them?
Also, where is a good place to buy a new DS lite? I want to play my GBA games again and I kind of just want a working DS lite (favorite handheld design ever). I don't have a credit card so my options are limited to Paypal only. What's the best DS lite color too?
Try a used video game store (Not Gamestop obviously). I know some of them are able to replace the batteries in those games...usually for around 5-10 bucks or so. You could also just trying to buy some other copies.
Always liked Red/Black. Not sure where you could find a new one...I swear I see them in Wal Marts but those are obviously the uh...more ghetto ones.