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Pokémon Heart Gold/Superior Silver |OT|
- Thread starter Dabookerman
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Urban Scholar
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upandaway said:
Ah, I see thank you very much.
Metroid Killer
Member
Nope. The amount of steps resests every midnight. So if you wanna catch a pokemon which requires a lot of steps and has already walked the required steps, you have until the rest of the day to catch it. The next day you'll have to walk the required steps again.ravien56 said:
Watts are transfered to the DS only when you connect the DS and pokewalker.
So if you have walked 10237 steps and has 403 watts on your Pokewalker when you go to sleep, you'll wake up to a 0 steps and 403 watts pokewalker the next morning
Metroid Killer said:Nope. The amount of steps resests every midnight. So if you wanna catch a pokemon which requires a lot of steps and has already walked the required steps, you have until the rest of the day to catch it. The next day you'll have to walk the required steps again.
Watts are transfered to the DS only when you connect the DS and pokewalker.
So if you have walked 10237 steps and has 403 watts on your Pokewalker when you go to sleep, you'll wake up to a 0 steps and 403 watts pokewalker the next morning
:STheseks said:
It just doesn't make sense because its 8am right now and I still got 5000 steps logged...
Shotgun Kiss
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Metroid Killer
Member
The Pokemon from group A determines how rare the pokemon from other groups are once you have gather steps.Ben2749 said:
If we take the first course:
At 0 steps you are 100% sure to find a Sentret, however lets say you walk 2000 steps and happen to find a Dodou (now we know pokemon A). At 2000 steps you have 70% chance to run into a Dodou, 22.5% of running into the Group B pokemon and 7.5% chance of running into the Group C pokemon.
If it had been Kangaskan that had been the Group A pokemon, it would be more rare at only 50% while the pokemon from the other groups would be more common.
What does this mean? Just because some Pokemon are in the same group, it doesn't mean that they appear at the same rate. It also means that once you have walked the required steps to unlock the Group A pokemon, on the earlier courses this will make the Group C pokemon very hard to find, usually being under 10%.
But I don't really care about how rare they are anyway as it's all about having enough watt and try and try again.
I've caught several Munchlax (5%) which is one of the rarest pokemon on the pokewalker courses.
Shotgun Kiss
Member
I see. Thanks.
I do think it sucks though that the Pokemon that appears from each group is randomly decided, and you have no way of knowing if the one you're after is even catchable on that particular stroll. Say I wanted a Munchlax, I could be trying for absolutely ages, like you, and I wouldn't know if it it's even possible to catch or not.
Spending a lot of watts to catch a Pokemon is one thing, but spending them when you don't even know if it's a possibility or not, when you're also trying to save up watts to unlock better Pokewalker courses strikes me as somewhat poor design. I sure as hell don't want to risk spending a TON of watts trying to catch something rare, when it might not even be possible, when I could be saving up those watts for more courses instead.
I don't see why all six Pokemon can't be catchable (assuming you've walked the necessary steps). They could just adjust the appearance rates accordingly. I wouldn't mind that Munchlax being even rarer if I knew for fact that he could appear at all. Either that, or the Pokewalker should just outright say which three Pokemon are lurking in the grass.
I do think it sucks though that the Pokemon that appears from each group is randomly decided, and you have no way of knowing if the one you're after is even catchable on that particular stroll. Say I wanted a Munchlax, I could be trying for absolutely ages, like you, and I wouldn't know if it it's even possible to catch or not.
Spending a lot of watts to catch a Pokemon is one thing, but spending them when you don't even know if it's a possibility or not, when you're also trying to save up watts to unlock better Pokewalker courses strikes me as somewhat poor design. I sure as hell don't want to risk spending a TON of watts trying to catch something rare, when it might not even be possible, when I could be saving up those watts for more courses instead.
I don't see why all six Pokemon can't be catchable (assuming you've walked the necessary steps). They could just adjust the appearance rates accordingly. I wouldn't mind that Munchlax being even rarer if I knew for fact that he could appear at all. Either that, or the Pokewalker should just outright say which three Pokemon are lurking in the grass.
Ben2749 said:
When you the Pokewalker's Poke Radar to search for Pokemon, you would notice that each search on a grass patch is punctuated by an "!" progressing from "!" to another "!" to "!!" to finally "!!!." Each Pokemon group will only appear in its corresponding group:
! = Group C
! (Second time) = Group C or B
!! = Group B or A
!!! = Group A
As you can see, it's relatively easy to encounter a Group C Pokemon. Rare Pokemon are in Group A and require you to get a '!!' or '!!!' in order to encounter them. However, note that this is the scenario once you've accumulated enough steps to encounter all the Pokemon. Otherwise, you won't encounter the rare Pokemon.
Edit: Oh, I forgot to mention that you're selection is randomized. Sometimes you won't encounter the rare Pokemon you want in spite of how far you get with the Poke Radar. You'll have to start the route over in order to reset the selection.
Minister of the Dog
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I just picked my SoulSilver copy today and I am not really interested in this PokéWalker thing, so is it necesary to use this device in order to get any Pokémon that cannot be caught otherwise?
Metroid Killer
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I agree that it's poor design, but only because the later courses requires an insane amount of watts to unlock. If the total amount required for the last stage was 50.000 watts(which still is a whole damn lot), then I wouldn't mind all the times I've used watts in vain. But with the need of 100.000 watts beside what you use on catching pokes and items, every single watt is dearly precious.Ben2749 said:I see. Thanks.
Spending a lot of watts to catch a Pokemon is one thing, but spending them when you don't even know if it's a possibility or not, when you're also trying to save up watts to unlock better Pokewalker courses strikes me as somewhat poor design.
I've had the game since the beginning of January and I have used the pokewalker for an insane amount of time, since this is my first pokemon game since Red, the pokewalker is a great way to get rare pokemon for the pokedex. But I still only have 35.000 watts... I'm not even halfway! I'm even far from halfway, and I've basically been milking my pokewalker nonstop for 2 and a half months.
That is a bit insane, just like the insane parts of the Safari Zone are insane!
Minister of the Dog said:
Nah, sir. Any Pokemon you catch in the 'walker are easily traded for, if they are exclusive. I don't actually know off the top of my head if there are any exclusives, but trading makes that a non-issue.
It's worth looking into, though, if you want a cheap way to raise happiness. You might could be surprised at how much you walk in a day.
Minister of the Dog
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jdogmoney said:
Well, then I'll give it a try if it helps to raise happiness. Thanks
So I've got to grind about 20 levels EACH to get ready for
- currently at L56 for the team and I need to be L75 to have a hope in hell.
Am I correct that the best way to do this is toggle my DS clock like mad to unlock the Gym Leader/other trainer rematches, then club the
around?
This is why I'm not a big fan of the 2nd gen games... the endgame grind drops off a freaking cliff.
Red
Am I correct that the best way to do this is toggle my DS clock like mad to unlock the Gym Leader/other trainer rematches, then club the
second Elite 4
This is why I'm not a big fan of the 2nd gen games... the endgame grind drops off a freaking cliff.
Metroid Killer
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Ok I mentioned earlier today that I would try to get some Lucky Eggs and give them out... Well 4hours+ and I only got 3 of them... Even with the perfect conditions: Chansey Swarm, got a really great Catcher Pokemon, Compoundeyes ability... But with a catch rate of 30 it would take me more than 10 balls to capture, eventhough it was sleeping at 1HP. And with moves like Sing, Minimize and Softboiled it couldn't get anymore frustrating.
So sorry, only got 3 eggs.
Now, Willxc123 and Unicorn expressed interest in a Lucky Egg on the previous pages, that leaves 1 Lucky Egg left.
It's up for grabs for the first person who wants it.
So sorry, only got 3 eggs.
Now, Willxc123 and Unicorn expressed interest in a Lucky Egg on the previous pages, that leaves 1 Lucky Egg left.
It's up for grabs for the first person who wants it.
Shotgun Kiss
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I'm actually wondering if you can use several Pokewalkers with one HG/SS. The manual says that when you've transferred a Pokemon to a Pokewalker, that Pokewalker can only transfer the Pokemon back to that same game, but it says nothing about the Pokewalker and game being "linked" in general. If anything, I'd say the fact that even after you send a Pokemon for a stroll, the HG/SS still shows the option for "go for a stroll" makes it seem like you could use several.
I'm thinking about eventually buying Soul Silver (in addition to my copy of Heart Gold), so a second Pokewalker would really help rack up the watts.
I'm thinking about eventually buying Soul Silver (in addition to my copy of Heart Gold), so a second Pokewalker would really help rack up the watts.
Metroid Killer
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SureChoopy said:
My FC is 5156 4291 4002
Metroid Killer
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No problem at all. Though I'll be gona for the rest of the day (got a class to teach, and then off to bed, live in Europe), so we'll most likely have to trade tomorrow, but try send me a pm just in case.
Princess Carl
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I haven't played a pokemon game since the original silver and gold.
So looking through this thread is a little ridiculous. I pretty much have no idea what any of you are talking about when it comes to nature, lucky eggs, breeding, etc. Shits going right over my head :lol
That being said, I still have over 24 hours played into Heart Gold so far and its a blast. Just seems like there is a whole other side to this game I have no idea about.
So looking through this thread is a little ridiculous. I pretty much have no idea what any of you are talking about when it comes to nature, lucky eggs, breeding, etc. Shits going right over my head :lol
That being said, I still have over 24 hours played into Heart Gold so far and its a blast. Just seems like there is a whole other side to this game I have no idea about.
Choopy said:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19536646&postcount=285 There you go. Gonna see if my games have arrived, 10 days to go from HK to France should be alright, right? :lol
Johnlenham
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Oh Christ im at Victory Road!
Got a
50 Sneasel
45 Ho-Oh
43 Typhlosion
35 Gyrados
36 Amphros (sp)
and 33 Ursaring.
Do I only need Strength to get through as I can leave my hm slave at home and give it to ursaring till I can wipe it later, also can you get leftovers in hg/ss?
Got a
50 Sneasel
45 Ho-Oh
43 Typhlosion
35 Gyrados
36 Amphros (sp)
and 33 Ursaring.
Do I only need Strength to get through as I can leave my hm slave at home and give it to ursaring till I can wipe it later, also can you get leftovers in hg/ss?
Metroid Killer
Member
I think sides in plural is more correct to use when it comes to Pokemon. There are so many ways to play these games.
And eventhough it might seem a little bit overwhelming with all these deeper layers, it doesn't actually take that long to get everything down, the next question is which way you'll decide to play it.
And eventhough it might seem a little bit overwhelming with all these deeper layers, it doesn't actually take that long to get everything down, the next question is which way you'll decide to play it.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I'm bored. Someone battle me.
2750-6983-3519
Also tell me how seriously I should construct my team.
Edit: nm. Busy now.
2750-6983-3519
Also tell me how seriously I should construct my team.
Edit: nm. Busy now.
Metroid Killer said:No problem at all. Though I'll be gona for the rest of the day (got a class to teach, and then off to bed, live in Europe), so we'll most likely have to trade tomorrow, but try send me a pm just in case.
Alright. Looks like we're going to have to try and schedule something :lol.
MagniHarvald said:
Thanks! Took Raikou.
Johnlenham
Member
Not caught one yet but I was checking it on bulbapidea and it had ??? for HG/SS location that's allChoopy said:
Also all these bloody rock pokes are ruining me! I need a decent water one :/
Metroid Killer
Member
The only way I've gotten Leftovers is from the Pokewalker Event course, Winner's Path, where a Munchlax holds Leftovers.Johnlenham said:
It's however also one of the rarest pokemon to catch on the pokewalker.
Johnlenham
Member
Metroid Killer said:
Great...
Dont suppose anyone has either a Squirtile or Totodile I could have? About the only thing I can think of of my lot anyone would want is Phanpy though :lol
Johnlenham
Member
Not bothered to be honest, the bonus xp is nice but Ill surviveGravijah said:
Metroid Killer
Member
Adamant as he has some really great Attack power, give him lots of elemental punches too.Choopy said:
can someone explain to me how you are supposed to trade with a friend at the global trade centre? im so confused. i went to trade but i thought you needed friend codes? i'm in a room where it gives me too options: deposit pokemon, or seek pokemon. i dont want to just throw my kadabra out there. i want to trade ot my friend and get it back lol.
Metroid Killer
Member
GTS is only with strangers. Go downstairs in a PokeCenter and in the middle you can connect and trade with your friend.btkadams said:
You can sorta trick the GTS by deposit a pokemon and require some very specific in return (which your friend needs to have obviously), otherwise there's a big risk or some stranger trading your pokemon.