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[Glass Rebel]

I swear to god, Helioptile must be like the rarest Pokémon ever.

 

[JackHerer]

Loving the game so far.

Just one thing: horde battles are extremely annoying. I don't have any attacks that hit multiple targets and I just got crushed by a horde of lvl 5 Scraggys lol.

 

[Cheska]

I realized today was october 12th just a few seconds ago. checked amazon's website for the 2ds and...NOPE

I'm going to cry now.
back in 10 minutes

Amazon doesn't usually sell Nintendo consoles. They're generally from a third party.

 

[Kickz]

 

[TWILT]

Just got my Pokemon Y physical copy. Going to spend way too much time into this lol.

Anyway, FC is 5284-2206-1177. Remember to send a PM if you add me!

 

[Boss Doggie]

dat new cry for Psyduck

 

[Trey]

I do like how they give you a little reprieve in order to check for stats and nature before the first rival battle.

 

[Tucah]

Picked up my physical copy of X just now, couldn't be more excited to dive in. If any of y'all want to add me for some battling/trading fun, my friend code is 1676-3718-7543, shoot me a PM/reply with yours. My first Pokemon game at launch since Gold!

 

[Squall516]

i still cant decide which to get X or Y!?!? >_< seems like most people are getting Y is it bc of the legendary or something else? I want Yveltal too but i also really want Mega Mewtwo and charizard X so i dont know what to do >_< lol

 

[Majine]

But it seems fine!

 

[toastyToast]

Rubbing Charmander's stomach is something I've wanted to do since I was 10 years old. It's beautiful ;_;

 

[JackHerer]

Exp. Share, off.

Switch mode, off.

Hard mode? Hard mode.

I've been playing this way too. I always turn the battle options to set. It always felt weird to me that the switching mechanics were different in PvE from PvP wifi/link battles. It makes it way too easy.

 

[BearPawB]

I'm fairly new to Pokemon. Is there any reason to not let my froakie evolve ASAP?

 

[Berordn]

I'm fairly new to Pokemon. Is there any reason to not let my froakie evolve ASAP?

Unevolved Pokemon tend to learn moves faster than evolved Pokemon, but in my opinion the stat increases are worth it.

In a few rare cases there's moves that only unevolved Pokemon can learn, but I don't think any of the current starters are like that.

 

[silenttype01]

I bought two copies and borrowed a 3DS from my friend so I can farm some female starters. I got a female Fennekin after 20 minutes of soft resetting. One down, two to go

 

[Sats]

Dat Gym Leader music...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bGSgVXA0HE

 

[TheGrue]

I had it in my head that this game was coming out on Sunday since that is the typical day for Nintendo. I could have downloaded this last night! Oh, well. Downloading now.

 

[Chezzymann]

My body is ready.

 

[Bladenic]

So I'm not gonna be able to get Y till next Friday. Brb killing myself.

Upside is I can get the guide at the same time.

 

[chronosic]

how am i ignorant? How was i supposed to know he was from Canada? or that Canada has thanks giving in Oct? i've only been there once and it wasn't during Oct so how would i know? And he could have just said oh well in Canada we have it in Oct. It doesn't make me ignorant not knowing that. so lay off

I know you have thanksgiving in December or whatever ungodly month : ).

 

[QuiteWhittle]

Where? Nobody's been able to find how. You can change your icon on Player Search System to one of the generic trainer classes, but you don't seem to be able to take off your own.

Yeah, seems you're right. I thought I saw some images of trainers without hats but I suppose I was imagining it.

 

[Glass Rebel]

I swear to god, Helioptile must be like the rarest Pokémon ever.

Just as I say this, I encounter 3 Helioptiles after another. Let's see if any one of them has a good nature.

 

[toastyToast]

Is Leech Seed any good? I'm thinking about replacing it with Pin Missile but I'm not sure if I'll get much mileage out of either

 

[Sats]

I notice that ever since Gen 3, each Gen has been bringing up your Parents as trainers more and more. There are a lot of early references to Grace, your mom, the famous Rhyhorn racer.

There should be a secret battle with her, where she uses a

Spoiler

MegaRhyperior

 

[Majukun]

Is Leech Seed any good? I'm thinking about replacing it with Pin Missile but I'm not sure if I'll get much mileage out of either

multiple attacks IMHO are only worth it if your pkmn has the skill link ability

 

[Varna]

Was there a way to quickly check move descriptions in battle?

Honestly I'm really disappointed how they basically did shit to bring the interface and button usability up to standard. So many buttons could be used for short cuts especially during battles.

 

[Magicpaint]

My copy didn't come in today >_<

Guess I can wait until Monday.

 

[spiritfox]

Now there are no more Ralts. Fuck you, game.

 

[Busaiku]

Route 1 was like 3 steps, what the heck.

 

[SlasherJPC]

I'm going to sound like such a newb (cause I am) but what's the difference between the 2 (X) and (Y)?

 

[Sanic]

Was there a way to quickly check move descriptions in battle?

Honestly I'm really disappointed how they basically did shit to bring the interface and button usability up to standard. So many buttons could be used for short cuts especially during battles.

This is really annoying.

I would say SS/HG had the best menu interface and they've just been taking side/back steps ever since.

With that said, is it confirmed we can't check move descriptions in battle?

 

[Busaiku]

I'm going to sound like such a newb (cause I am) but what's the difference between the 2?

Some Pokemon are exclusive to each other.
You can always trade for them though.

 

[sti4thewin]

My team so far is greninja, lucario, charzard, azumarill, machamp, and lvl 42 tyrunt. Come at me.

 

[Shahadan]

Was there a way to quickly check move descriptions in battle?

Honestly I'm really disappointed how they basically did shit to bring the interface and button usability up to standard. So many buttons could be used for short cuts especially during battles.

Yes you use L and click on a move.

 

[Berordn]

With that said, is it confirmed we can't check move descriptions in battle?

You can with the L button, or so the game tells me. Haven't actually tried it yet...

 

[SlasherJPC]

Some Pokemon are exclusive to each other.
You can always trade for them though.

Other then this it's the same story for both games?

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

Was there a way to quickly check move descriptions in battle?

Honestly I'm really disappointed how they basically did shit to bring the interface and button usability up to standard. So many buttons could be used for short cuts especially during battles.

I read somewhere in game that you can press L to check what it does, but it doesn't work for me.

Other then this it's the same story for both games?

Yes, with minor differences.

 

[Boss Doggie]

This is really annoying.

I would say SS/HG had the best menu interface and they've just been taking side/back steps ever since.

With that said, is it confirmed we can't check move descriptions in battle?

wut

the interface in XY is above SS/HG by virtue of having SS/HG's menu + the new interface.

And even then the complaint also affects SS/HG since it's the same - the moves don't show attributes unless you hold L/R.

Was there a way to quickly check move descriptions in battle?

Honestly I'm really disappointed how they basically did shit to bring the interface and button usability up to standard. So many buttons could be used for short cuts especially during battles.

Hold L or R then click a move. It's been like that since Gen IV.

 

[Shahadan]

I read somewhere in game that you can press L to check what it does, but it doesn't work for me.


Yes, with minor differences.

You have to hold L and click on a move as if you're going to attack.

 

[Dr. Buni]

Doesn't make it more challenging, just more of a grind. That is a waste of time.

Except not everyone grind and overlevel their teams. So yeah, deactivating the exp share does make the game more challenging

 

[toastyToast]

multiple attacks IMHO are only worth it if your pkmn has the skill link ability

It's on Quilladin. I'm not entirely sure why she got a bug attack. I think I'll just skip it. Might just be the usual junk before the tier attacks start rolling in

 

[Trey]

Is Leech Seed any good? I'm thinking about replacing it with Pin Missile but I'm not sure if I'll get much mileage out of either

Leech Seed always.

 

[VlaudTheImpaler]

What's a good size SD card to get for a 3DS? Just tried to download X and it said I didn't have enough room... I am using a 2gig at the moment.

Also, how big is this game?!?!

 

[Busaiku]

How far is the name changer?
Didn't give Caterpie a nickname...

 

[Dead Prince]

What's a good size SD card to get for a 3DS? Just tried to download X and it said I didn't have enough room... I am using a 2gig at the moment.

Also, how big is this game?!?!

1.7

 

[cackhyena]

So this being my first game, I have a real simple question. Just got a handful of pokeballs and am wondering. Do I just try to collect one of every new kind of pokemon? Is that worth it, or is there a way to discern when one is better than another?

 

[Gentle Rodriguez]

Except not everyone grind and overlevel their teams. So yeah, deactivating the exp share does make the game more challenging

I'm planning to only turn it on post-game when I want to evolve stuff for Pokedex reasons. It's really useful for that and not as much of a pain as it was in previous gens.

 

[Chezzymann]

I can see why this game doesn't use 3D

It looks fantastic

 

[Busaiku]

What's a good size SD card to get for a 3DS? Just tried to download X and it said I didn't have enough room... I am using a 2gig at the moment.

Also, how big is this game?!?!

Don't think a 2 GB card will cut it for this.
This game is 1.7 GB, and with all the 3DS stuff, I dunno if there'd be enough room.

 

[Dr. Buni]

So this being my first game, I have a real simple question. Just got a handful of pokeballs and am wondering. Do I just try to collect one of every new kind of pokemon? Is that worth it, or is there a way to discern when one is better than another?

Some people like to catch every Pokémon in the game, some others catch only the best ones or the ones they plan to use/like the design/etc. There isn't a correct or best way to play. Personally, I think catching every Pokémon I find is a big waste of time, but that is just me.