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    Little things you like about Pokémon

    I am also currently playing through VC Crystal on 3DS, so let's say more nice things about the game! I'm planning to write a full review once I am done with the game as there's a lot I want to talk about, both things I like and things I dislike. But for now, let's focus on the positives. I...
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    Unpopular opinions

    Regarding the early Gen 1 sprites, my popular opinion is that they are terrible. I can't see any creativity in them at all. It is completely obvious that they are very rushed and poorly done, some look like they have been made in five minutes in MS Paint. I can't think of a single sprite from...
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    Gen III Battle Frontier Discussion and Records

    Late reply, but congrats on your amazing streak! I have followed your journey and I am really impressed by how far you have climbed. I really like your strategy of using Perish Song in the Pyramid, that is genius and something I have never even considered. It shows that there are still a lot of...
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    Pokémon that exceeded your expectations in-game despite looking bad initially?

    Scream Tail. I used it on the team I made for the Indigo Disk (named ID:009, full details here). The reason I went with it was that I needed a Fairy-type, and it was the only one from Gen 9 that was left. I had previously used Dachsbun, Tinkaton, Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane, I didn't want to...
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    Little things you like about Pokémon

    One thing I learned recently is that the music in Slowpoke Well was changed between Gen 2 and 4. In G/S/C, it uses the Dark Cave/Ice Path theme, but in HG/SS, it uses the Union Cave/Ruins of Alph theme. Really odd change, not sure why it was done. I think the track that was used in G/S/C suits...
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    Pokemon Day Presents 2024 - Pokemon LZA 2025

    I see. I haven't played either of these two games. Most other JRPGs I have played either use a turn-based system like Pokémon, or a more action-oriented system. I guess the closest to the system in Arceus would be the ATB system used in some older Final Fantasy games (I have played V and VI)...
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    Pokemon Day Presents 2024 - Pokemon LZA 2025

    Regarding the time period the game will take place in, I hope it will be set in the present or the future rather than the past. It is hard to say what it will be since we don't have much info right now, but the "Urban redevelopment plan" could be read as either something that happened in the...
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    (Little) Things that annoy you in Pokémon

    Regarding Pokémon distribution and availability in non-remakes past Gen 5, here are my short opinions, I'm not in the mood for writing anything longer. X/Y: Excellent. The largest regional dex to date, with great variety. All regions are well represented, and I never felt that the Kalos Pokémon...
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    Pokemon Day Presents 2024 - Pokemon LZA 2025

    Wow, this was a surprise to say the least. I expected a game set in Johto, Unova or Paldea, but instead, it is another Kalos game? Totally didn't see that coming. Talk about a last surprise. It totally crept up out of nowhere. Either way, I'm interested. As I'm one of the few Pokémon fans who...
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    Pokemon Day Presents 2024 - Pokemon LZA 2025

    A new Presents on Pokémon Day? I'm not surprised. Feels like it has become a yearly tradition at this point. I might as well post some thoughts on what we might get in terms of new games (main series and others), I apologize if this is too excessive to be considered "mild" speculation. Past...
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    Little things you like about Pokémon

    One thing I like about Pokémon sequels is how they change the structure of the region and in which order you can explore various areas. G/S/C changed Kanto a lot, making you start in Vermilion City instead of Pallet Town (though I guess you technically "start" on Route 27, but let's ignore...
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    Little things you like about Pokémon

    Thanks for the answers! Seems like it was nothing more than different text on the diplomas after all, and only for the Kalos dexes, not the National Dex. I decided to check my games today just to see what I was missing in order to update my diplomas with the new text, but to my own surprise, it...
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    Little things you like about Pokémon

    This is the first time I have heard about this. Do you know what this bonus is, specifically? I tried to find the answer myself, but the only thing I could find was this question and answer on Gamefaqs, which doesn't really give a clear answer. Speaking of Pokémon availability, there's one...
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    Challenge COMPLETE: If I Were A Boy, I Swear I'd Be A Beta Man: Pokemon XD Blue-and-Yellow Challenge

    Congrats on completing the challenge! It was fun to follow as always. Fair enough. I assume you didn't want to start with Vaporeon and Jolteaon at lower levels since they were supposed to be at higher levels in the beta? And many of your battles in the late-game did end up pretty difficult, it...
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    What are some theories, assumptions, headcanons, or general opinions about the series you've changed your mind on over time?

    That goes along with an assumption I always made in the past: when you ranted about US/UM, I thought your opinions were based on your personal experiences from playing the games. I read your posts and thought that you were entitled to your opinion, but I strongly disagreed with you. When I first...
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    Gen III Battle Frontier Discussion and Records

    Welcome back, and thank you for updating the leaderboards! I have been wondering where you have been, but I understand that work and other things in real life take up your time (that's something I can relate to). Congrats on your promotion! I think you missed my Battle Factory streak (detailed...
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    SPOILERS! Indigo Disk Discussion

    I never expected them to release a video which details the backstory for Pecharunt and the Loyal Three. Really cool. That gives us the answer to why Pecharunt was after the masks. It didn't have any ill will towards Ogerpon or its trainer, it just wanted the masks, and then the Loyal Three ended...
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    SPOILERS! Indigo Disk Discussion

    I played through the epilogue yesterday. It took me around 90 minutes to complete. It was actually a bit longer than I expected, which is a plus. Have some short thoughts. In order to start the epilogue, I had to download a Mythical Pecha Berry through Mystery Gift. I had expected the...
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    Challenge COMPLETE: If I Were A Boy, I Swear I'd Be A Beta Man: Pokemon XD Blue-and-Yellow Challenge

    Cool challenge! I had no idea that XD at some point intended to let the player start with Vaporeon and Jolteon. I'm glad it didn't turn out that way in the end as I really like the way they set it up in the final game, where you are given one Eevee that you can evolve into whatever you want. And...
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    SPOILERS! Indigo Disk Discussion

    Cool. I forgot about Nimbasa being her home city, otherwise that might have been a good clue as for who her mother is. While I have a hard time seeing , I guess anything is possible.
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