I thought I'd make a topic because of the amount of sauce in my pants.
I'm really excited about the game (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PGZExHjtKY), but I'm also really really interested in the gameplay changes and Move Tutors.
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Excuse me while I die with excitement.
HYPE
This announcement really came out of nowhere lol
Oh shet
I actually didn't believe it for 2 minutes. I thought it was fanmade. :P
At first I didn't watch the vid and I thought it wasn't true
But holy hell Groudon looks badass.
Secret Bases with Internet connection asdfghjkl gimme
At least they got Sapphire>Ruby right
Kyogre ftw
Quote from: JDMEK5 on May 07, 2014, 08:28:34 AMI actually didn't believe it for 2 minutes. I thought it was fanmade. :P
Me too but this is gonna be awesome...if I was allowed to buy any games. Dx
HOENN CONFIRMED
Quote from: DonValentino on May 07, 2014, 08:23:49 AMThis announcement really came out of nowhere lol
Quote from: Roz~ on May 07, 2014, 08:49:39 AMBut holy hell Groudon looks badass.
These, yes. I played neither Ruby nor Sapphire (Emerald all the way), but (based on the boxart alone :P) I'm already inclined towards Ruby.
OMGOMGOMG!!!
I am so excited!
I really liked the Hoenn Battle Frontier, so I hope they might bring that back!!
YEEEEEEEEEEE
I love how after all the hype the community has given for this reveal, they just quietly post a 29 second video on YouTube giving nothing but box art and a release month.
More importantly, the release is only 6 months away. HYPE. Wasn't expecting another Pokémon game until 2015 so this is really cool.
Wait who was it who called a RS remake again
or was this generally accepted news?
^everybody ever called that
Anyways, I expect more Mega Evolutions. :] Wouldn't be surprised to see Mega Kyogre and Groudon. Both have weather abilities that can change after evolving and benefit, like Drizzle and Hydration. OP as shit but would be cool. It could give the Orbs a nice extra niche to the story.
Btw, it should be noted that these haven't been confirmed as remakes. It's entirely possible that they're sequels.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on May 07, 2014, 07:53:33 AMbut I'm also really really interested in the gameplay changes and Move Tutors.
Tailwind Move Tutor plz.
Having Steven Stone around would be the best excuse to bring back Gems and new Mega Stones too. At the very least there's gonna be the Latios/Latias ones, unless those are gonna be held off for Events too.
Also can't wait for any remixes for the OST.
THE POKEMON HYPE TRAIN STOPS FOR NO BIDOOF
Quote from: Waddle Bro on May 07, 2014, 11:25:48 AMWouldn't be surprised to see Mega Kyogre and Groudon. Both have weather abilities that can change after evolving and benefit, like Drizzle and Hydration. OP as shit but would be cool. It could give the Orbs a nice extra niche to the story.
can you say "double uber tier"
Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 07, 2014, 11:35:13 AMBtw, it should be noted that these haven't been confirmed as remakes. It's entirely possible that they're sequels.
It'd be hilarious if these games don't take place in Hoenn at all and instead took place in the Strange Souvenir Tourist's region.
Or maybe there'll be another region added on as a side story, kinda like the Sevii Islands.
I think they are sequels. People are speculating about the Groudon and Kyogre on the box art being their megas and whatnot... while that doesn't call for sequel at all, I think they're going to be sequels anyway.
Has anyone else noticed that you can see the letters Alpha and Omega in the Team Aqua and Team Magma logos?
Quote from: FierceDeity on May 07, 2014, 02:28:48 PMcan you say "double uber tier"
Hey, something that can finally stand up to the Mega Mewtwos. :P
But anyway, OMFG I'M SOOOOO HAPPY THEY'VE FINALLY ANNOUNCED THIS!! My year just keeps of getting better. XDDD
"Dramatic new world" implies not exact remake but perhaps either sequel or bonus region or something, but w/e with how much revamping was done to hg/ss it felt almost like sequel but still was grrrrrrrrrrreat
Anyone see the message down the bottom of the boxart? Playable in 2D with some scenes in 3D. Gawd GameFreak, don't do a shit-house job like X/Y again! Either it's properly rendered or leave the flamin' 3D out! :P
[trumpets intensify]
Quote from: blueflower999 on May 07, 2014, 02:41:26 PMHas anyone else noticed that you can see the letters Alpha and Omega in the Team Aqua and Team Magma logos?
Actually in my mind's eye no I don't.
Point them out?
If there are new Megas or other additions to Pokemon, what would you hope for? I'm hoping for the Hidden Abilities for the Gen 2 starters to be released, since Emerald gave you those starters before. Mega Metagross and Mega Milotic could be cool if they went with version-exclusive Champions with Steven and Wallace. Or maybe change it up and have Winona be the champ with a Mega Altaria, or have Wally show off a Mega Gardevoir Alpha/Omega.
Quote from: fingerz on May 07, 2014, 03:32:30 PMAnyone see the message down the bottom of the boxart? Playable in 2D with some scenes in 3D. Gawd GameFreak, don't do a shit-house job like X/Y again! Either it's properly rendered or leave the flamin' 3D out! :P
fffffuuuu
Also just noticed that the European ad showed cool red and blue cases for the games, while the North American one shows the generic white cases. So jelly.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on May 07, 2014, 07:04:30 PMActually in my mind's eye no I don't.
Point them out?
Capital Alpha looks the same as a capital A. I guess the bottom of the Magma symbol (the ridge plus the lines beside it) kinda looks like a capital Omega.
Here are the letters compared to the boxart:
Spoiler
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And here are the team symbols:
Spoiler
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(https://31.media.tumblr.com/de0139ab9f87b77b83eb8af72da65f2c/tumblr_inline_n57jxe49t01re81za.png)
The resemblance is pretty striking
Shit, that's actually really cool.
Quote from: Echo on May 07, 2014, 07:17:02 PMMega Gardevoir Alpha/Omega.
Why not MEGA GALLADE!?!?
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on May 07, 2014, 07:46:20 PMWhy not MEGA GALLADE!?!?
That would be neat too, but I also think it's funny when GameFreak trolls and shows favouritism/discrimination to certain Pokemon groups. Sceptile and Swampert not getting Mega Evolutions would be delicious, or if they do, I hope they give Blaziken another two Alpha/Omega Evolutions as well.
When my friend told me this in school I laughed at her because I thought she was joking...then I went on serebii and my heart stopped
I really hope its a sequel, and I don't see a reason why it won't be after Black 2/White 2. I don't exactly agree with megas for Groudon and Kyogre but eh I can live with it
Oh did they change the symbols for Aqua magma then? Because last time I checked they looked like an A and an M.
:/
I showed this to my friend at school and he's like the school's "Pokemon Nerd", so I asked him if it was for real because I was a bit skeptical. He was like "...nah, it's fake". Then he finds out it's real and now he's freaking out(in a good way).
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on May 07, 2014, 08:25:17 PMOh did they change the symbols for Aqua magma then? Because last time I checked they looked like an A and an M.
:/
Uh, no those symbols are from the original Ruby and Sapphire games haha. And in Emerald the symbol flashes on the screen every time you fight them.
I have more nostalgia attached to these two games than the entire history of games combined.
Finally.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 07, 2014, 11:25:43 PMUh, no those symbols are from the original Ruby and Sapphire games haha. And in Emerald the symbol flashes on the screen every time you fight them.
I don't think he was implying that they actually changed them- just that they look more like "A" and "M" rather than the alpha (Α, α) and omega (Ω, ω) symbols. Or, rather... just the omega symbol. :P
Judging by the reactions here I probably shouldn't say this but... I never played the original Ruby or Sapphire.
Might have to get one of these.
Eh it's a bit of a stretch to me but I guess I can see em
I'm not entirely sure why people are considering the possibility that's a sequal. All the plot points were answered in the originals (Aqua/Magma both became friends at the end), and FR/LG and HG/SS wern't sequals.
Plus the idea of a sequal seems really ludicrous and stupid.
- Yugi, making posts at 1 AM
QuoteFollowing its reveal yesterday, there has been some question as to the actual content of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, as to whether they're remakes or new versions due to the wording of the announcement. During the Investor Briefing today, Satoru Iwata confirmed that Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire are full-remakes of the 2002 releases, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
source: http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
Definitely a remake.
Well, that was faster than I expected.
Considering the evidently huge demand for those remakes, it was inevitable that they would be remade some time or other, but I wouldn't have expected them to be released as early as November this year. My initial bet was a reveal in CoroCoro in July or August, and a subsequent worldwide release in February 2015. Though, it would make sense for GameFreak to push these games out in time for Christmas.
Though, while I'm not very surprised, I'm certainly excited. Can't wait to see Hoenn in 3D. The rainforest in Fortree, the market in Slateport, Trick House in full 3D glory, the Abandoned Ship, underwater trenches, and last but not least, Secret Bases. I'll be eagerly following the news of these games, and if you ever happen to visit Smogon, you can find me speculating wildly in its ORAS thread.
someone mail me a 3DS please
I'll send it back when I'm done
Quote from: Clanker37 on May 08, 2014, 04:24:46 AMsource: http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
Definitely a remake.
QuoteThe Japanese arm of The Pokémon Company sent out an e-mail to all Daisuki Club members which ends up pointing out the differences to Groudon & Kyogre on the box-art, stating that they're showcasing "never before seen Pokémon", the same terminology they used for Black & White Kyurem, as well as Mega Mewtwo Y upon their reveal, indicating that they are more than stylised artwork of the Pokémon.
Mmmmmmmmm! At least we don't have to speculate on that any more (and now the speculation begins on whether they are mega forms or merely alternate forms...).
Also, we're forgetting the best thing in 3D.
Quote from: Ranger Mike From SmogonPeeko in 3d get hyped!
Quote from: Clanker37 on May 08, 2014, 04:24:46 AMsource: http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
Definitely a remake.
oh thank god
Then the "new world" thing is just a cheesy thing talking about how it will "feel new" being all fancy 3D, or perhaps there will be big post-E4 content a la FR/LG (region hinted in X/Y perhaps) :D
Quote from: Cobraroll on May 08, 2014, 05:17:52 AMThough, while I'm not very surprised, I'm certainly excited. Can't wait to see Hoenn in 3D. The rainforest in Fortree, the market in Slateport, Trick House in full 3D glory, the Abandoned Ship, underwater trenches, and last but not least, Secret Bases. I'll be eagerly following the news of these games, and if you ever happen to visit Smogon, you can find me speculating wildly in its ORAS thread.
Now, by that I assume you mean using 3D graphics, not the actual 3D depth-slider on the 3DS. I can tell you right now by looking at the covers of those games (and the subscript) that it'll be just like X & Y. We'll have 3D battles but no 3D overworld. Not that that I really care, but it's just a heads-up. :P
He's talking about the 3D graphics. We all saw your first post
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on May 08, 2014, 04:50:34 PMThen the "new world" thing is just a cheesy thing talking about how it will "feel new" being all fancy 3D, or perhaps there will be big post-E4 content a la FR/LG (region hinted in X/Y perhaps) :D
Or perhaps there's a new part of the Hoenn Region that hasn't been explored yet. It would kinda make sense seeing as they have to incorporate pretty much double the amount of Pokemon they had back then into these games.
Also, I just remembered why I like newer Pokemon games a lot, those flaming sea routes were absolute torture to navigate... *shudder* And if the camera angle is as bad as Azure Bay, then we have no hope of finding ANYTHING! XD
Quote from: fingerz on May 08, 2014, 08:09:26 PMOr perhaps there's a new part of the Hoenn Region that hasn't been explored yet. It would kinda make sense seeing as they have to incorporate pretty much double the amount of Pokemon they had back then into these games.
I'm predicting that a lot of the changes from Emerald will be back, like the Battle Frontier and extension to the Safari Zone. Perhaps they will extend the Safari Zone even more to accommodate more Pokemon. It would be easy to incorporate some Sevii Island like extensions. Maybe the Sevii Islands will be back all together? There's also a lot of inaccessible islands on the Hoenn map that they could use.
SOUND THE TRUMPETS WERE GOING BACK TO HOENN!!! Man the music in this game was by far my favorite (WITH EXTREME BIAS FOR TRUMPETS) And Blaziken was my favorite. I can't wait. I feel like were getting battle frontier too because we didn't get one with X/Y and they usually do this in remakes where they add elements from the 3rd "Expansion" type game so there will be more content. OH man I'm so hyped for this guys you don't even know! This was the pokemon game that reignited my love for Pokemon so. Yeah super excited as everyone else.
They are mocking us.
Oh my goodness I'm so excited. It's unhealthy.
Well, if it's any comfort, CoroCoro should leak sooner or later. Then we'll get some nice screenshots.
This is the biggest video game cock tease of all time.
I've always had the utmost respect for GameFreak's secrecy. They could keep a secret from almost anybody. :P
except the leakers
I'm very disappointed that this thread is already longer than the A Link Between Worlds thread.
It's just 'cause Pokemon is so popular! XD
Quote from: Nebbles on May 10, 2014, 10:26:32 PMWell, if it's any comfort, CoroCoro should leak sooner or later. Then we'll get some nice screenshots.
Spoiler
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Quote from: SerebiiThe next batch of CoroCoro information have been posted to Japanese forums. The first of which reveals the game, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. As expected, it doesn't show screenshots of the game but rather does what happened in Get TV last night and compares Groudon & Kyogre to the images on the package. The magazine promises that new content will come & be revealed in the issue next month, currently set for release on June 14th 2014
Yep. Looks like we're going to have to wait until next month or so.
Serebii is pretty mellow with its leak content now though after the nastygram lawyer mail they got when they posted the leaked pokemon from Black and White (I think).
A shame that Nintendo lawyers just don't seem to know how to deal with internet communities around their games. Futile attacks against standard reporting, shutting down fangames, bleh.
Iwata confirms that OR and AS are remakes, not sequels.
I thought it'd be cool to have a sequel, but a remake can be better!
Quote from: DrP on May 12, 2014, 10:08:12 AMIwata confirms that OR and AS are remakes, not sequels.
I thought it'd be cool to have a sequel, but a remake can be better!
How would you even sequel such a good story line
I'm pretty excited that they're remakes, though I would have been excited about sequels too. Can't wait for the return of the best evil teams.
Which version is everyone getting? I'm getting OmegaRuby--Ruby was my first real video game and it's one of my favorite games to this day.
Sapphire was the first one of the 3rd gen that I bought and completed, and then came Ruby. But even if I prefer sapphire, I think I'll get both eventually.
I never played Ruby or Sapphire, just Emerald. Personally, it reigns supreme over both. :P
I'll probably get Alpha Sapphire 'cause my brothers both want Groudon as usual. It wouldn't surprise me if they incorporated the storyline of Emerald into these games too, just as they incorporated Crystal into HeartGold and SouSilver.
I'll get both, as I always do.
I'm really torn between the two. I watched my brother play Ruby, then bought Emerald for myself (I didn't know any of the differences at the time except that one was a green cartridge). I've always wanted Sapphire but not getting Ruby would just feel...wrong
I have SoulSilver which got me Groudon so I'm getting AS. Not a hard choice for me. :J
Well, not to brag or anything *cough* but I don't have to worry about Pokemon because I own all 718 to date in Pokemon X. It will be 719 in September. ;)
Quote from: Nebbles on May 12, 2014, 04:12:05 PMI'll get both, as I always do.
Same here..
Being an only child, I always bought both (it used to be one on release and then the other 6 months after) -- but since I have money now, I'll get both.
I wonder what people's reactions are going to be when I start playing Pokémon at work.
My parents always got me both, but now I do it because Game Freak hasn't gotten the gist of using multiple save files. One is to keep permanently, and the other is restart for new playthroughs, different challenges (nuzlockes, solo runs, etc).
Multiple save files has always been a really dumb idea though. Would never work for Pokémon and Game Freak would be dumb to consider it.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 13, 2014, 06:14:26 AMMultiple save files has always been a really dumb idea though. Would never work for Pokémon and Game Freak would be dumb to consider it.
Why?
Are you daft? One file is more than enough content, each player is only meant to have one file. It would be foolish to consider multiple save files and would take all the fun out of things like getting all the starters. Not to mention that things like the Pokémon Bank are linked to a specific game.
You could get a save file with each starter and see which one is the strongest
build different teams in each
etc.
I don't see why having more is a BAD idea.
I think it's more of a problem with the archaic online design being linked to a single game. Plenty of huge RPGs can have multiple save files with no problem, but I think Nintendo just likes money and wants people to buy many copies. Plus it would discourage their whole battling and trading thing if you could just buy one copy for you and a sibling to share rather than forcing you both to own your own copy etc etc.
There's no reason they *couldn't*, but there's plenty of good reasons they won't.
Yeah I've thought about this quite a bit, and money seems to be the only legitimate reason not to. I've started over pokemon games countless times, so It's not like one person wouldn't have reason not to use them. As for "challenge of getting the starters", it's pretty clear that they're already straying away from that, with how easy online trading has become. Meanwhile, both of my brothers and I each bought a copy for every generation (though I'm the only one who's bought them more recently), and this is THE ONLY GAME where this has ever been the case. The grand majority of other games, even handheld, have multiple save files, even if it's a game you'll only play once. I'm not arguing that they should make multiple save files, I'm just saying that, for a company that essentially gets people to spend full price on two (and often 3) copies of the same game each generation, let's not pretend game freak is holding out for any reason other than money.
Yeah, Kefka said like exactly what I was gonna say. Why would Gamefreak offer multiple save files if people already buy the same game twice anyways? >_>
And yeah, it discourages trading, which is a core concept of the series. Like, if you wanted the other version-exclusive legendary Pokemon, all you'd have to do is start a new file and put your own version-exclusive legendary up on the GTS, while you get to keep your own stuff in your main save file. With Pokebank, this would be really easy for collectors. Not that cloning doesn't already, though.
Although, if they ever did do multiple save files, I'd imagine it'd be like how MegaMan Battle Network 2 did it, where you unlock another save file with a higher difficulty by beating the game, and you're not allowed to trade/battle with it.
^That would be kinda cool.
You beat the game and you can unlock a hard/hero mode or something (I know they did that with B2W2, but it seemed quite convoluted to actually get it and all)
Oh, Challenge mode that you needed those stupid keys for. Yeah, that should be an option in the beginning of the game or something.
That was excellent for training up. :D
I'm doing a Challenge mode nuzlocke, actually. Not too painful, but I've had some bad losses...
On a completely unrelated topic about the new games, I can't wait for the soundtrack. Hoenn had my favorite music, but the 8-bit synth got a little annoying after a while. If they re-orchestrated the soundtrack, it would sound awesome.
See: credits, surf theme, route 120, pokemart, etc.
Anyone else think so?
Of course they'll remaster the soundtrack in some way. I can't wait to hear it, and I'm gonna definitely wait until release. I've waited years for remastered Hoenn music and I don't want to spoil the moment.
I'm 50/50 on RSE's OST, in that I love about half the songs, and hate the other half. >_> But yeah, the enhanced OST's one of the things I'm most excited about, especially since the original games' soundfont plagued the music like...the plague.
I'm sure they'll do great! After all, the soundtrack for HeartGold & SoulSilver had some of the most intelligent remakes of music in Pokemon history. The fact that they remade songs differently for different towns was just amazing too, adding to the whole exotic-ness of the game. :)
Oh yeah the new soundtrack is going to be amazing. I already really love the other music, I've got it all over my MP3 players and tablet.
The track I'm looking forward to the most is Lilycove City. Along with Sootopolis and Ever Grande and Ending Theme. And everything else dear lord help
Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 15, 2014, 06:13:00 AMThe track I'm looking forward to the most is Lilycove City. Along with Sootopolis and Ever Grande and Ending Theme. And everything else dear lord help
Crossing the sea
surf theme
route 101
poke mart
pokemon center
route 104
etc.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 15, 2014, 06:13:00 AMThe track I'm looking forward to the most is Lilycove City. Along with Sootopolis and Ever Grande and Ending Theme. And everything else dear lord help
basically this
Crap, I missed this. Post for notifications!!!
Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 15, 2014, 06:13:00 AMThe track I'm looking forward to the most is Lilycove City. Along with Sootopolis and Ever Grande and Ending Theme. And everything else dear lord help
Something tells me I'm gonna cry hearing remastered Ever Grande and the Ending Theme. Because ever thinking about it just gets me all "oh god"
Nintendo has filed a trademark for Pokémon Delta Emerald in Japan.
...well.
Seriously? Screw that I'm gonna wait. :P
I wouldn't get my hopes up. They also trademarked WaterBlue with FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as Grey Version with Black and White. It's probably a "just in case" thing.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 29, 2014, 07:14:52 AMNintendo has filed a trademark for Pokémon Delta Emerald in Japan.
...well.
Where did you see this?
It's all over the internet, search around. I saw it on both Serebii and IGN
Ah, saw it. I think what you said is right, it's a "just in case" thing.
They're keepin' those titles for the right time. :P
This fan remix (sadly, not official music) is pretty interesting/awesome. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDfbtYOtNAU)
I'm glad that's not official lol
No trumpets, too much guitar. As unusual as that is.
It did sound cool though. I'll definitely give it that much regardless.
Mega Diancie, Mega-Groudon, Mega-Kyogre, Mega Sceptile and Mega Swampert confirmed
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"The next batch of CoroCoro information has been posted to Japanese forums and this batch showcases more information about the upcoming games. This reveals Mega Sceptile, Swampert and Diancie. Mega Sceptile is Grass/Dragon-type while the others maintain their type. Mega Diancie's ability is currently listed as ??? while Mega Sceptile has Lightning Rod and Mega Swampert has the ability Swift Swim.
Groudon & Kyogre's new "Mega Evolutions" are known as Primal/Prehistoric/Primeval Groudon & Primal/Prehistoric/Primeval Kyogre and are said to be a regression called Ancient Devolution. Steven Stone returns and also appears to have a Mega Charizard X and is after the secret for Mega Evolution
Both the Mach and Acro Bike make a return in this game and Team Aqua & Team Magma both return as well. Team Magma is lead once again by Maxie, and his Admins: Tabitha & Courtney. Team Aqua is lead by Archie and his admins Matt and Shelley, all of whom have been redesigned. Like the originals the team you face varies depending upon the game
The Mega Evolution activating item in this game is the Mega Bangle."
MEGA SCEPTILE IS AMAZING
MEGA SWIFT SWIM SWAMPERT
ALL IS FUCKING GOOD IN THE WORLD
So happy that Mega Swampert got a somewhat usable ability instead of something lame like Hydration.
Idk if I really like the new Trainer designs they're kind of goofy. To a lesser extent, same goes for Team Magma and Aqua.
Mega Sceptile is basically a big middle finger to Rotom >:3
I really like the redesigns, actually. The only thing that I don't understand is Mega Sceptile having Lightningrod.
Quote from: Nebbles on June 07, 2014, 03:10:30 PMI really like the redesigns, actually. The only thing that I don't understand is Mega Sceptile having Lightningrod.
That tail
Quote from: K-NiGhT on June 07, 2014, 02:45:12 PMMega Sceptile is basically a big middle finger to Rotom >:3
Will-O-Wisp doe
Quote from: Nebbles on June 07, 2014, 11:39:30 AMMEGA SWIFT SWIM SWAMPERT
ALL IS FUCKING GOOD IN THE WORLD
Quote from: K-NiGhT on June 07, 2014, 02:45:12 PMMega Sceptile is basically a big middle finger to Rotom >:3
:3
Quote from: Waddle Bro on June 07, 2014, 03:43:31 PMWill-O-Wisp doe
But Sceptile is a special attacker?
Also, these leaks have officially made me 100% HYPE. Although I love Mega Sceptile, I'm probably going to pick Swampert because it's the only starter I haven't tried (plus Mega Swampert looks pretty cool as well). Prehistoric Groudon is terrifying, but in a good way; although I'm not sure about the redesigns (especially for Team Magma), I don't think it will be a problem overall.
The confirmation of all these mega evolution shows (hopefully) that they'll be able to patch X and Y in order to include them, which was a hotly debated issue in the past.
Mega Swampert probably lifts.
No, Mega Spectile is physical. Sceptile's supposed to be a speedy physical grass type.
Quote from: Nebbles on June 07, 2014, 04:38:36 PMNo, Mega Spectile is physical.
*Mega Sceptile gets an ability that boosts its Special Attack when hit by an electric-type move*
*"is physical"*
QuoteSceptile's supposed to be a speedy physical grass type.
The only thing that indicates that is how Sceptile's special movepool is lacking in comparison to its physical (which is likely due to neglect- hopefully that will change with OR/AS). Its stats indicate otherwise.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on June 07, 2014, 03:59:59 PMBut Sceptile is a special attacker?
It's special movepool is shit.
Ninja'd
Quote from: Nebbles on June 07, 2014, 04:38:36 PMNo, Mega Spectile is physical. Sceptile's supposed to be a speedy physical grass type.
Sceptile is actually far better as a special attacker. However, after the special/physical split in Gen IV, it became basically useless as a special attacker.
Swords Dance Flying Gem Unburden Sceptile was my nigga back at Gen V
Quote from: SlowPokemon on June 07, 2014, 04:58:57 PMSceptile is actually far better as a special attacker. However, after the special/physical split in Gen IV, it became basically useless as a special attacker.
This is what I mean about "neglect"; it's very likely that they just forgot/didn't care to vastly change Sceptile's movepool in or after Gen IV. A similar situation occurred with Flareon: until Gen VI, it couldn't learn Flare Blitz (but had a rather-monstrous attack stat with which to use it... and Guts).
Additionally, the fact that Mega Sceptile has a special-oriented ability makes it appear as if they'll be giving it some more special moves. Or, at the very least, they'll make it a mixed attacker.
85 base attack
105 base special attack
Who knows what the mega evo's stats will be? This thing needs a better special movepool.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on June 07, 2014, 05:12:11 PMAdditionally, the fact that Mega Sceptile has a special-oriented ability makes it appear as if they'll be giving it some more special moves. Or, at the very least, they'll make it a mixed attacker.
Pyroar's Moxie doe
I always just used natural gift
:O
the mega evolution animation for swampert should just be a rocky-style montage
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on June 07, 2014, 06:11:24 PMthe mega evolution animation for swampert should just be a rocky-style montage
OMG THIS PLEASE
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on June 07, 2014, 06:11:24 PMthe mega evolution animation for swampert should just be a rocky-style montage
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Mega Sableye:
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hell yeah
This thing is gonna be so good, since it's referenced as not a support Pokemon. First you can do your Prankster Will-O shenanigans or Substitute and then Mega Evolve and wreck all the shit.
Ugh, looks like it's gonna be an annoying defensive/bulky Pokemon. Guessing it'll be meant for dealing with Mega Kangaskhan.
A new trailer was just released showing off the starters and more gameplay! I'm posting it more of because it features the newly re-done title theme, and it sounds awesome!
New Trailer:
Original Title Screen:
There are some obvious changes, including the lack of a little twinkling I grew fond of near the ending, but I really think, overall, this soundtrack is going to blow our minds.
Ew, mega evolutions
I just realized that every 3DS' Pokémon game's Title theme is going to be basically the Main Theme in a compound time. I think it's coincidence but a neat coincidence.
What I mean:
Can you elaborate a little more? I know it's the same song, but I still don't quite understand what you mean.
Quote from: Kman96 on June 14, 2014, 01:58:22 PMCan you elaborate a little more? I know it's the same song, but I still don't quite understand what you mean.
All the Title Themes for a Main Series, Pokemon Game so far released, is in 6/8.
Quote from: Kman96 on June 14, 2014, 01:58:22 PMCan you elaborate a little more? I know it's the same song, but I still don't quite understand what you mean.
To put it most simply, (and slightly musically inaccurately,) they both are renditions of the original Pokémon Title theme, but they both have that shuffle-like beat to them.
Well it appears that we're returning to a scroll-scheme pokédex.
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And I like the new evolution background-thing:
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Quote from: JDMEK5 on June 21, 2014, 11:38:09 AMWell it appears that we're returning to a scroll-scheme pokédex.
Most likely because of the fact that it's a remake.
This is good because the Pokedex in XY is a monstrosity and horrendous to navigate
Uh speak for yourself?
Maybe they should make a pokemon game where you have to write in all the data yourself on the touch screen in an actual encyclopedia.
Just me?
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on June 22, 2014, 04:40:54 PMMaybe they should make a pokemon game where you have to write in all the data yourself on the touch screen in an actual encyclopedia.
Just me?
i think that game is called microsoft word with a wacom plugin
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on June 21, 2014, 11:45:53 PMThis is good because the Pokedex in XY is a monstrosity and horrendous to navigate
I don't know what Slow sees in the XY pokedex, but I agree with this wholeheartedly. I don't know what possessed them to split the region into three parts just because they had a large national pokedex. So what? The more the merrier.
And slow, this is speaking for myself.
The XY dex is horrible. Hate it. Scrolling Pokedex is easier, better to use, and looks cleaner.
The fact that (as far as I've seen) there's no universal search for all 3 sections is what really bugs me about it. Seems like a silly design in general.
Quote from: Nebbles on June 22, 2014, 11:31:36 PMThe XY dex is horrible. Hate it. Scrolling Pokedex is easier, better to use, and looks cleaner.
I feel the exact same way except the other way around. :P I always found the chart style easier to navigate and quicker to get through. I like the scrolling too, but I have horrible memories of trying to navigate around in Platinum without any skill or experience. It was stuff of nightmares.
http://www.gonintendo.com/s/232734-pokemon-omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire-build-and-customize-a-super-secret-base-and-share-it-with-the-world
I'M SO FUCKING READY
Call me reggie rock, because my body's not just ready - it's clear.
Didn't we already know they were going to do this?
*post*
There, now I'm a part of this too
Quote from: FierceDeity on July 09, 2014, 12:56:09 AMCall me reggie rock, because my body's not just ready - it's clear.
I don't get it. How is Regirock clear?
Its ability is Clear Body
Oh.
I knew that!! >:(
Oh man everything looks so GOOD
Wait, Comic Mischeif is a reason for a game to be rated higher?
whhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttt
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It's not rated higher.
Isn't it RP right now though?
(Or shouldn't it be?)
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on July 15, 2014, 11:06:41 AMIsn't it RP right now though?
(Or shouldn't it be?)
Did you not see the video? It's E. And so say the box covers at the end as well.
New Mega Evolutions.
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Dragon/Fairy with Pixilate
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Normal/Fighting with Scrappy
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Dragon/Flying with Aerilate
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Mega Altaria? Yes please. Altaria is one of my favorite Pokémon of all time, and even if it's just ridiculously fluffy at this point, I'm glad it's getting some new press. Dragon/Fairy is a much better combo than Dragon/Flying, too.
Mega Lopunny? I don't think anyone was pining for it exactly but damn that's a really cool design! I actually like this new design better than the original Lopunny! And I'm glad it gets a second type. This mega evolution could make one of my favorite gen IV Pokémon actually usable.
Mega Salamence? Well it was inevitable. Salamence is another one of my favorite Pokémon, so it's neat that it's getting a mega. And its new design is so odd. I love that they went off the wall in making its mega evolution totally different in appearance.
Overall, very satisfying. I never considered the fact that Mega Evolutions mean we can get more new Pokémon without entering a new generation. That's a pretty clever way of keeping us interested.
Those look amazing!!!!!!!
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hahahHAHHAHAHA MEGA SALAMENCE LOOKS FUCKIN' DUMB FOR REAL WHAT ON EARTH
But for real, aerilate? God. Please don't be OP. Please.
I love mega altaria. Big fluffy dragon fairy. Yes yes yes yes yes
And Mega Lopunny? Sure. I'll take it.
Not bad overall, but there's one mon that really did not need a mega.
Am I the only one who's not a fan of the mega evolution thing?
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on August 08, 2014, 09:31:53 PMAm I the only one who's not a fan of the mega evolution thing?
I don't like it either.
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mega altaria is my bae
Well, with megas, my whole viewpoint is this: I'd be okay with them if Pokemon who NEEDED them got them. Like did Mewtwo, Blaziken, Garchomp, etc need one??? Not at all.
In cases of like, Mawile or Banette, sure, they need some buffs. Like let Mega Evolution cater to Pokemon who actually need it, instead of buffing Pokemon who are actually powerful.
Quote from: zoroark1264 on August 08, 2014, 09:35:31 PMI don't like it either.
You are no longer dead to me.
Only mostly dead.
Quote from: Nebbles on August 08, 2014, 11:12:30 PMWell, with megas, my whole viewpoint is this: I'd be okay with them if Pokemon who NEEDED them got them. Like did Mewtwo, Blaziken, Garchomp, etc need one??? Not at all.
In cases of like, Mawile or Banette, sure, they need some buffs. Like let Mega Evolution cater to Pokemon who actually need it, instead of buffing Pokemon who are actually powerful.
Not only this is the problem (like pls mega torkoal where), but they kinda just look... WEIRD.
As if all Pokémon didn't look weird??? Honestly I see it as a way for old mons to stay relevant and get some new press without taking away from the new generations. And I don't even see a problem with Pokémon like Blaziken getting one; it's just going to make some kid very happy, you know? Competitive is definitely one aspect of Pokémon, sure, but let's not forget the primary target of these games: kids. And what do kids play for? To train the Pokémon they like the best so they can sweep the game with it.
Yeah, the main audience for Pokemon games are kids. It's Nintendo's sales strategy that works well and was used to us as well. You hook the kids up when they're young, and they'll become loyal consumers of their products in the future. If the story in Pokemon Red would have been so complicated(note that I didn't even know English at all when I was young, I thought HM01 Cut meant a falling star because of the animation!) I doubt I would have had as much fun and play more Pokemon games after that! Now I've spent hundreds of euros in total just to play Pokemon.
Mega Croissantwing is going to 'Fly' off to Ubers quicker than the two turns are up, second best Mega after Blaziken
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 09, 2014, 10:26:58 AMAs if all Pokémon didn't look weird??? Honestly I see it as a way for old mons to stay relevant and get some new press without taking away from the new generations. And I don't even see a problem with Pokémon like Blaziken getting one; it's just going to make some kid very happy, you know? Competitive is definitely one aspect of Pokémon, sure, but let's not forget the primary target of these games: kids. And what do kids play for? To train the Pokémon they like the best so they can sweep the game with it.
Salamence USED to look cool...
just saying.
Aaaaand spoiler tags were added for no reason.
The only people I know who don't like Megas are hardcore genwunners who don't even play the games anymore and assume the series has gone downhill lol. Some admitted that if Megas were introduced in like Gen 2 or 3 they probably wouldn't have had a problem with them either.
Anyways, I'm open to all Megas. It's not too different from just introducing a new Pokemon altogether in some cases, gameplay-wise. Like, even the ones that were already good like Garchomp or Mewtwo play vastly differently when unevolved from their Mega Evolutions.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on August 09, 2014, 02:45:04 PMSalamence USED to look cool...
just saying.
I always thought Salamence's wings were dumb as heck and looked like plastic or cardboard cutouts or something, and that it's legs looked rigid and stubby. At least the new design makes fun of those things.
I mean Nocturne is as genwunner as you can get, just with third gen :P idk why you guys expect to get decent reasoning or logic out of him
God, the megas pissed me off so much back when they came out.. I was surprised at how everyone else seemed to just accept them.
Now I think they were a refreshing addition to the game. Just giving them a chance even made an orthodox third gen guy like myself like them.
They have to make Mega...
Milotic
or I'm gonna be mad
Starting on the day Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire come out, they're giving away a shiny Beldum holding Metagross's Mega Stone! :o
That's pretty cool I guess. It's also confirmed on the website that horde encounters return, and there will be horde Trainer encounters too, showcased in screenshots of the player against five Team Magma grunts.
I'm not into facing MegaGross in like every of the teams in Wifi :[
I just can't wait to get Mega Sceptile like it's such a cool Pokémon
These games look more incredible by the day tbh
I'm so excited for this game! I'm in love with almost all the megas, the horde Trainer battles are an awesome idea, and the contests look even better than what I expected :D
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 10, 2014, 09:55:58 AMI just can't wait to get Mega Sceptile like it's such a cool Pokémon
These games look more incredible by the day tbh
Hm I always thought Sceptile looked weird (that tail)
Grovyle was cool though
I am so happy they're using the original model of contests, and I do like horde battles being back in! If the battle frontier is back, like it SHOULD BE, the horde training is gonna be sooooo nice for that.
HORDE FRONTIER PLAYSTYLE MAKE IT HAPPEN
PLS GAME FREAK
I JUST NEED THE BATTLE FRONTIER BACK AND THE GAME'S PERFECT ;_;
WIFI BATTLE DOME TOURNAMENTS PLEASE
ALSO WIFI CONTESTS PLEASE
Looks like I'm going to have to sneak out and buy it. My parents don't let me buy any games. It sucks. :U
I don't really care if they include the Battle Frontier or not. The main campaign is really all I care about :)
An awesome remix of the Frontier Brain Battle music would be awesome.
I almost forgot how much I look forward to the Hoenn music.
I've been listening through the Pokémon soundtracks this week whilst out delivering pizza and damn
I hear a piece like Rustboro City or Lilycove City or Battle! (Brendan/May) and I just salivate in anticipation. It'd be hella if they did a different remix for each city in which the same music played in Ruby and Sapphire--like imagine Rustboro City's music, but in Mossdeep City it had steel drum as the main instrument or something, and in Mauville it was super jazzy.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 10, 2014, 04:33:06 PMI hear a piece like Rustboro City or Lilycove City or Battle! (Brendan/May) and I just salivate in anticipation. It'd be hella if they did a different remix for each city in which the same music played in Ruby and Sapphire--like imagine Rustboro City's music, but in Mossdeep City it had steel drum as the main instrument or something, and in Mauville it was super jazzy.
That's basically what they did in HGSS with Ecruteak and Cianwood City. As well as Pewter City and Viridian city.
I'd be down for that.
Oooh, that idea didn't cross my mind at all... I really hope they do that.
Quote from: Kman96 on August 10, 2014, 09:03:51 PMThat's basically what they did in HGSS with Ecruteak and Cianwood City. As well as Pewter City and Viridian city.
I'd be down for that.
I'm aware, though they only did it for Ecruteak and Cianwood, not Viridian and Pewter.
I thought Viridian, Pewter, and Saffron (i think) all had the same music?
Yeah, but they used the same arrangement for all three cities. Ecruteak and Cianwood had the same music in Gold and Silver, but in HeartGold and SoulSilver they're each given a different arrangement.
I honestly can't wait for this game I'm gonna start frothing at the mouth omfg
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 11, 2014, 11:54:02 AMYeah, but they used the same arrangement for all three cities. Ecruteak and Cianwood had the same music in Gold and Silver, but in HeartGold and SoulSilver they're each given a different arrangement.
Ah, that's what I meant.
But yeah these games are gonna be GREAT. The wait's gonna kill me... still around 3 months away.
It's like, I'll love these games no matter what, because Hoenn is so close to my heart. I doubt I could love it more than those original GBA ones, just because of how special they are to me, but it's so cool that some eleven years later they're bringing back my first foray into the Pokémon world.
Which versions are you guys getting, btw? I'm going Omega Ruby.
I'm getting both, as I usually do. One will stay as my version I'll never erase, and the other will be the one I restart over and over for new runs of the game, etc.
I'll probably get alpha sapphire since sapphire was the first hoenn game I got :P
Oh and what starter will you guys choose? I'm just curious.
Probably Mudkip :P I liek dem
Me and Sapphire have a special history that started before I even started the actual save file~
I'd really want to pick Treecko(<3), but tbh because I'm a competitive fuck, I'll end up picking Mudkip for breeding to get a kickass Mega Swampert later for WiFi battles. I usually end up ditching my starter anyways because they're so mainstream and I want to use a variety of unique Pokes.
Torchic was my first starter, so I'm definitely picking it first.
I'll pick Omega Ruby I think.
I always ditch my starter right at the beginning, for the same reasons as Waddle. I'll probably choose Mudkip.
Omega Ruby, and Mudkip; although I want to choose Treecko, Mudkip is the only starter I haven't tried (on my first playthrough of Emerald, I chose Torchic; on the second, Treecko).
Double post: New megas.
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Accidentally revealed on the official Korean website.
Mega Slowbro has Shell Armor, and Mega Audino is Normal/Fairy and has Healer.
What's the deal with giving them abilities worse than their original selves has?
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I can't imagine Slowbro being as good without Regenerator. The same goes for Audino too imo. Regenerator is way better than healer.
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FINALLY a Generation 5 Mega. :D
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not crazy about Slowbro, bc I love the original mon so much, but hotdamn audino! That one needed Fairy type in XY.
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how much more experience do i get for killing mega audinos
Quote from: Jompa on August 12, 2014, 04:19:16 AMWhat's the deal with giving them abilities worse than their original selves has? Spoiler
I can't imagine Slowbro being as good without Regenerator. The same goes for Audino too imo. Regenerator is way better than healer.
This so much.
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Mega Slowbro the ultimate Storm Throw and Frost Breath counter. I can imagine it running a very effective CroCune set(RestTalk+Calm Mind+Scald) though. Mega Audino just seems like a better version of Wigglytuff but the ability sucks ass.
Really waddle who cares. The designs are cute, does it really matter if they're useless?
I play competitive Pokemon!!!
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mega slowking confirmed
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Mega Audino is adorable, Mega Slowbro looks dumb, the end.
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Mega Slowbro looks like an icecream cone xD!
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Mega Slobro looks like me.
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how does mega slowbro balance itself
Whyyyy does everyone keep making fun of it? I really like it that Pokémon is absolutely adorable in every way
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 12, 2014, 08:08:18 PMWhyyyy does everyone keep making fun of it? I really like it that Pokémon is absolutely adorable in every way
adorable just like me. :3
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Mega Audino reminds me of that animal thing from that Puella Magi whatever anime.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on August 12, 2014, 05:39:27 AMThis so much. Spoiler
Mega Slowbro the ultimate Storm Throw and Frost Breath counter. I can imagine it running a very effective CroCune set(RestTalk+Calm Mind+Scald) though. Mega Audino just seems like a better version of Wigglytuff but the ability sucks ass.
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CroBro sounds decent, but I only really use Slowbro for Oblivious + Trick Room anyways, and there are other Megas that take priority for that kind of team like Abomasnow.
And eh, I can see why you'd compare Wigglytuff and Mega Audino, but I think that Wigglytuff's better as Competitive abuser on a Trick Room team than as a supporter anyways.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 12, 2014, 05:40:35 AMReally waddle who cares. The designs are cute, does it really matter if they're useless?
Ideally a Pokemon should both have a neat design and play well. And talking about how "useful" they are is gameplay discussion, which is pretty important for a game I'd think.
Quote from: Yugi on August 12, 2014, 08:07:54 PMSpoiler
how does mega slowbro balance itself
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Psychic powers, etc.
Is it still a spoiler?
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:/
PHHHHHT! OMG IS THAT SERIOUSLY A MEGA EVOLUTION FOR SLOWBRO? XDDDDDDDD
Yup, I say it's time we hire some of those people who make fanart Mega Evolutions. Surely they could do a better job than that. :P
I like the concept of Mega Slowbro tbh.
Yes haha let's make fun of new pokemon look how bad the designs are god I wish it was gen 1 again those were the good old days
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 19, 2014, 04:03:29 AMYes haha let's make fun of new pokemon look how bad the designs are god I wish it was gen 1 again those were the good old days
what's your problem
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 19, 2014, 04:03:29 AMYes haha let's make fun of new pokemon look how bad the designs are god I wish it was gen 1 again those were the good old days
qft
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 19, 2014, 04:03:29 AMYes haha let's make fun of new pokemon look how bad the designs are god I wish it was gen 1 again those were the good old days
Well, I wasn't doing that just 'cause it's a new Pokemon. I think it's pretty weird, that's all...
But now that you mention that, most Pokemon designs have been slightly more than weird, so I can't complain. After all, it's what makes a Pokemon a Pokemon! :D
Not weird. Uninspired and weird. Klefki. Mega slowbro looks like an icecream cone. etc.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 19, 2014, 04:03:29 AMYes haha let's make fun of new pokemon look how bad the designs are god I wish it was gen 1 again those were the good old days
because everyone that disagees with master race slowpokemon is a ten year old genwunner
Oh, I don't think you understand. I'm not just SlowPokemon. I'm the most perfect being on this website, second only to Maestro.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on August 19, 2014, 08:08:52 PMOh, I don't think you understand. I'm not just SlowPokemon. I'm the most perfect being on this website, second only to Maestro.
Well Maestro is a given.
FireArrow has gotten with the program. I approve.
why cant we go back to the days of pokemon where we witnessed such creativity
like a turtle that squirts water
a rock with eyes and hands
a snake... wait, that's not creative enough... BACKWARDS SNAKE, yeah!!!
we may as well have backwards kobra too at that rate
smh modern pokemon
Quote from: Mashi on August 20, 2014, 10:05:43 AMwhy cant we go back to the days of pokemon where we witnessed such creativity
like a turtle that squirts water genius
a rock with eyes and hands kinda weird
a snake... wait, that's not creative enough... BACKWARDS SNAKE, yeah!!! nothing wrong with it
we may as well have backwards kobra too at that rate Okay I thought it was clever
smh modern pokemon
Quote from: SerebiiFor those of you in Europe, a load of new details have come about the upcoming release of the Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire games. First, a special steelbook edition is to be released in Europe. In addition to that, UK pre-order bonuses have been revealed.
Those pre-ordering the Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Limited Edition SteelBook from the Official Nintendo UK Store will receive a miniature representation of Primal Kyogre, whilst those ordering pre-ordering the Pokémon Omega Ruby will receive a miniature representation of Primal Groudon. Both are ideal as collectibles for fans.
Those who pre-order either Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire as a standalone game from GAME will receive one Legendary Figurine of either Primal Groudon (Pokémon Omega Ruby) or Primal Kyogre (Pokémon Alpha Sapphire).
Those who pre-order either Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire as a standalone game from ShopTo will receive a 2D Keyring of Torchic, one of the three starter Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
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fucking europe the us never gets any good pre-order bonuses anymore ugh
Quote from: Nebbles on August 28, 2014, 06:15:08 PMfucking europe the us never gets any good pre-order bonuses anymore ugh
What about the giratina figurine on platinum preorder
and the ganon one on wind waker HD
or the fuckin big ass sticker from paper mario: sticker star
The groudon is kinda ugly but kyogre looks alright.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on August 28, 2014, 06:21:13 PMWhat about the giratina figurine on platinum preorder
and the ganon one on wind waker HD
okay correction: we don't get good bonuses for pokemon games anymore
and look at the shitty bonus we get for hyrule warriors in the US, while europe and japan gets link's scarf
tbh the figurines are ugly and look cheap crap to me
Really? I don't think so
They look like mcdonalds tier toys with the bad coloring and all :P
The preorder bonus figurines in Japan look much better of course
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CoroCoro leak time.
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Mega Gallade.
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"Mega Sharpedo has the ability Strong Jaw while Mega Camerupt has Sheer Force."
"Mega Camerupts Speed is decreased, but every other stat is increased while all of Sharpedo's stats get an increase."
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Quote from: SerebiiPrimal Kyogre has a new ability called Sea of Beginnings and Primal Groudon has a new ability called Land of Endings. They activate what is called Strong Rain and Strong Sunlight respectively. It is not known how different this is to normal. Primal Groudon's new move is called Cliff's Blade.
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There's Wally! I'm glad to see he's alive and well!
Mega Gallade looks cool, I like Mega Camerupt, and while I'm happy for a Mega Sharpedo, it... looks awfully silly.
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Mega Sharpedo will be so good omfg with the pre-Mega Speed Boost. With the Strong Jaw Crunch, it's like a Dragon Dance(with Speed Boost). And with 120 base Attack before the confirmed Mega stat boost is sick. Now that it has access to Destiny Bond in Gen VI, it's hard to revenge kill it effectively.
Mega Camerupt looks amazing, but still gets walled by bulky waters and Gallade looks cool.
I'm so meh about Mega Gallade; Gardevoir is just such a better Pokémon in every regard.
Makes sense for Mega Sharpedo and Mega Camerupt, guess we can look forward to some awesome Maxie/Archie battles. :D
Mega Camerupt looks cool, but it's gonna be totally useless competitively :(
Well I wouldn't say useless, but there are much better options to use your Mega slot on.
lets all ignore the spoiler tag!
already on it bud
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 10, 2014, 07:46:30 AMI'm so meh about Mega Gallade; Gardevoir is just such a better Pokémon in every regard.
What about as a Bulk Up sweeper
Competitively speaking in general Gallade is much better than Gardevoir. Although I'll concede that Gardevoir is probably superior in the areas that Slow cares about.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 10, 2014, 07:46:30 AMI'm so meh about Mega Gallade; Gardevoir is just such a better Pokémon in every regard.
Gallade has
blade arms.
Gallade has a special place in my heart; it's one of the first Pokemon I ever properly EV trained. It's a memoir of my first steps into the competitive realm of Pokemon.
Quote from: blueflower999 on September 10, 2014, 01:20:05 PMCompetitively speaking in general Gallade is much better than Gardevoir. Although I'll concede that Gardevoir is probably superior in the areas that Slow cares about.
It really depends on the tier you're playing. Gallade is never used in VGC as it gets its ass kicked by pretty much everything in the format, while Gardevoir is very common as it can handle threats much more efficiently. You can use a bulky Garevoir, or you can run Scarf/Specs and all those sets work well. Imho Gardevoir is better, as I don't think Gallade would fare well in tiers like VGC14 or OU while Gardy as proven to be a useful 'mon in higher tiers. Ofc this could change once ORAS come out.
Quote from: blueflower999 on September 10, 2014, 01:20:05 PMCompetitively speaking in general Gallade is much better than Gardevoir.
lolno
Correction: Before Mega evolution, Gallade was better than Gardevoir. So I'm confident that with Mega Gallade it'll even things up a bit.
Ah yeah sorry to clarify, I don't know much about competitive Pokémon. My comment that Gardevoir was "much better" was entirely a personal opinion.
Quote from: blueflower999 on September 11, 2014, 02:19:14 PMCorrection: Before Mega evolution, Gallade was better than Gardevoir. So I'm confident that with Mega Gallade it'll even things up a bit.
Eh to be honest Gardy doesn't need her mega evolution to be better. Gardy became better once she became part Fairy type. But yeah, maybe once ORAS comes out Gallade will be better. Hopefully it doesn't have the exact same stats as Gardy except for atk and sp. atk switched.
Of those last three new megas, gallade's design was probably the best. The others looked rather meh to me.
so I'm curious, how do people justify making these mega evolutions as legit competitive if they ban like every legendary and mega evolution seems to just make normal pokemans into defacto legendaries
To divide the Pokemon into different metagames, and preventing those metagames from becoming over-centralized.
The bans are put in order to prevent certain mons of taking over the tier, and it should also be noted how the community can vote for ban or no ban. Smogon staff has only quickbanned one thing this gen by themselves I think, which was Blaziken. Deoxys was maybe one, not sure.
The voting system is a little questionable, imo.
Double post cuz trailer
Glad to see Mega Groudon have an ability that nerfs it's quad weakness to Water. Doesn't change the fact how broken Mega Kyogre seems doe
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on September 11, 2014, 11:55:44 PMso I'm curious, how do people justify making these mega evolutions as legit competitive if they ban like every legendary and mega evolution seems to just make normal pokemans into defacto legendaries
Most things aren't banned in VGC, which is why it's fun. You can still wreck faces with Mega Kangaskhan. Speaking of Mega Khan, it was one of the first thing that was banned as it could ohko/2hko most pokémon, so every team had to either 1. run a Mega Khan or 2. run a counter to it, like rocky helmet Ferrothorn. As Waddle said, it was too centralizing so they banned it. The fun thing about VGC is that because it's double battles everything becomes easier to handle, so even Mega Khan is not that big of a threat (ok that is a stretch that thing is a goddamn monster)
Quote from: Waddle Bro on September 12, 2014, 07:48:41 AMDouble post cuz trailer
Glad to see Mega Groudon have an ability that nerfs it's quad weakness to Water. Doesn't change the fact how broken Mega Kyogre seems doe
God I wanted Mega Kyogre but now I might want Mega Groudon
Ugh I'll have to get both games again
Kyogre+Genesect as an offensive core seems coll
I'm interested in how long will the intense weather last.
It does omg
but yeah, I guess... 5 turns? But it's so overpowered I'm not sure it's gonna last that long
mega gallade may very well be the first mega evolution I've seen that I haven't at least slightly disliked on the spot.
And jeez those weather things are so broken
Quote from: Waddle Bro on September 12, 2014, 07:48:41 AMGlad to see Mega Groudon have an ability that nerfs it's quad weakness to Water. Doesn't change the fact how broken Mega Kyogre seems doe
"The opposing Milotic used Rain Dance! The extremely harsh sunlight was not lessened at all!"
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Also, Precipice Blades.
And, more about the weather:
Quote from: SerebiiThe new weathers are permanent but fade when the Pokémon is switched out.
Does the permanent weather negate Rayquaza's Air Lock then?
Quote from: JDMEK5 on September 13, 2014, 06:10:03 PMDoes the permanent weather negate Rayquaza's Air Lock then?
It should, given that Rayquaza is the controller of Kyogre and Groudon. I would be very surprised if Rayquaza didn't have the ability to stop Kyogre and Groudon.
Quote from: Clanker37 on September 13, 2014, 09:20:20 PMIt shouldn't, given that Rayquaza is the controller of Kyogre and Groudon. I would be very surprised if Rayquaza didn't have the ability to stop Kyogre and Groudon.
Cloud Nine Golduck best Groudon counter
Quote from: Waddle Bro on September 14, 2014, 06:15:46 AMCloud Nine Golduck best Groudon counter
if it's lucky it might 3HKO with Ice Beam
actually modest 252 spatk ev Golduck ohkos offensive groudons with hydro pump and has a 50% chance to ohko max hp variants after stealth rocks
Quote from: Waddle Bro on September 14, 2014, 06:42:17 AMactually modest 252 spatk ev Golduck ohkos offensive groudons with hydro pump and has a 50% chance to ohko max hp variants after stealth rocks
I think he meant vs. Primal Groudon with the intense sun up. Anyways we'll have to see if Air Lock works on those two abilities.
Quote from: Roz~ on September 14, 2014, 10:05:16 AMI think he meant vs. Primal Groudon with the intense sun up. Anyways we'll have to see if Air Lock works on those two abilities.
I thought that's what he was talking about lol otherwise I would have said Hydro Pump instead of Ice Beam/Blizzard
And I never see stealth rocks up ever.
Hey Nocturne you do know primal groudon will be part fire right?
Quote from: Jompa on September 14, 2014, 11:08:37 AMHey Nocturne you do know primal groudon will be part fire right?
I didn't know that. But I don't see what that would do in this case, since he's immune to water types :P
Earthquake let's go
Quote from: Waddle Bro on September 14, 2014, 06:15:46 AMCloud Nine Golduck best Groudon counter
I think it would be interesting if Air Lock negated the abilities, but Cloud Nine didn't.
...and then Primal Rayquaza has an ability that
reverses weather effects...
Quote from: Roz~ on September 14, 2014, 06:54:41 PMNo?
EQ to deal with Primal Groudon
We were discussing golduck though
I'm pretty sure it'll be negated by cloud nine...
Quote from: FireArrow on September 14, 2014, 07:22:13 PMI'm pretty sure it'll be negated by cloud nine...
Well I mean other weather moves apparently don't
and maybe there'll finally be a reason for rayquayza to have a completely different ability
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on September 14, 2014, 07:19:46 PMWe were discussing golduck though
You said Groudon was gonna be immune to water. At this point you were talking about Golduck, I wasn't. Golduck isn't too good as a lot of 'mons can do its job better anyway.
Heh heh heh...
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And, if you feel like being disappointed...
European exclusive
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Sigh...
Dang you Europe...
Quote from: Kman96 on September 24, 2014, 05:15:19 PMAnd, if you feel like being disappointed...
European exclusive
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Sigh...
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http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/09/club_nintendo_members_in_australia_to_receive_pokemon_omega_ruby_and_alpha_sapphire_demo_via_exclusive_email
There's still no news for the US demo yet...
wow australia is getting everything first now
New Mega
I'm fucking drooling.
Apparently Delta Stream neutralizes Flying-type weaknesses. Like Ice Beam would only do x1 damage. I hope it'd give it a resistance to Electric.
If this works for stealth rocks then it'd be cool but tbh it could be so much better. At least Desolated Land sun f.e. gives a Fire-type attack boost.
Eh he looks a lot like steelix to me
anyone else getting that?
No, not really. :P
Snake =/= Steelix
Quote from: Waddle Bro on October 02, 2014, 10:10:09 AMApparently Delta Stream neutralizes Flying-type weaknesses. Like Ice Beam would only do x1 damage. I hope it'd give it a resistance to Electric.
If this works for stealth rocks then it'd be cool but tbh it could be so much better. At least Desolated Land sun f.e. gives a Fire-type attack boost.
Would it still be weak to Ice because of its Dragon type, or does Delta Stream affect
all damage from types that Flying-types are weak to?
Quote from: blueflower999 on October 02, 2014, 01:50:30 PMNo, not really. :P
Snake =/= Steelix
Well like the head thingy, the protruding chin if you know what I mean
of course snake != steelix but it's not like I thought he looked like steelix before
Number one pet peeve: people referring to gender neutral Pokémon by gender. And no, it doesn't look like Steelix.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 03, 2014, 05:23:37 AMNumber one pet peeve: people referring to gender neutral Pokémon by gender.
Kind of random here but that's a really silly pet peeve, considering the English language often uses "he"/masculine pronouns for neutral genders anyway.
Let's just move along before things inevitably get out of hand.
Anyway, Mega RayRay looks pretty sweet.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 03, 2014, 05:23:37 AMNumber one pet peeve: people referring to gender neutral Pokémon by gender. And no, it doesn't look like Steelix.
But seriously, nearly every gender neutral Pokemon comes across as a male anyway. You can't have a non-gender living thing unless it's a robot, but then again it's not living. XD
Anyways, Mega Rayquaza looks cool! Much more of a transformation that Primal Groudon and Kyogre.
Quote from: fingerz on October 06, 2014, 04:22:27 PMBut seriously, nearly every gender neutral Pokemon comes across as a male anyway.
goddam fingerz do you think you could make one post without being homophobic or sexist
fingerz do you not understand the concept of what gender neutrality is
Quote from: fingerz on October 06, 2014, 04:22:27 PMBut seriously, nearly every gender neutral Pokemon comes across as a male anyway.
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At the very least, Azelf, Uxie, Mesprit, Celebi, Diancie, Jirachi, Manaphy, Meloetta, Mew, Phione, Shaymin, and Victini look a little feminine. Or maybe gender neutral. The rest mostly look gender neutral.
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male/10
Assigning things a gender is more an instinctual action than a so-called intolerant one. 25% of languages assign genders to random nouns even :P
This argument is starting to remind me of the K. Rool topic
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on October 06, 2014, 06:57:13 PMAssigning things a gender is more an instinctual action than a so-called intolerant one. 25% of languages assign genders to random nouns even :P
Literally the most annoying thing ever is that English doesn't have gender neutral pronouns.
/offtopic
Quote from: FireArrow on October 06, 2014, 07:14:48 PMLiterally the most annoying thing ever is that English doesn't have gender neutral pronouns.
/offtopic
"it", "they", etc.
Great, another commotion caused by me... XD
Just sayin', animals have genders so makes sense. Besides, if you give a Pokemon a nickname, it kinda implies a gender anyway.
No one would name Rayquaza 'Bessie' or something like that unless it was a joke. :P
um actually i did that once. hard to believe, but my rayquaza in my first emerald playthrough was named 'ol bessie as per request from a friend xD
Quote from: Dude on October 06, 2014, 07:26:30 PM"it", "they", etc.
Words I can use for a single person, thank you very much.
inb4 "You" or "I"
Firearrow is now an it.
Quote from: maelstrom. on October 06, 2014, 08:09:08 PMFirearrow is now an it.
Yoooo that's actually not funny because some people don't identify as male or female but don't have any pronouns by which to go.
WHOA, really? I can't say I've ever seen anything apart from Male or Female as an option for gender on important Australian documents I've had to fill out. Is this new or is it just something we don't have? O.o
Something you don't have... there's been plenty of genders outside female/male for a long time.
Oh, okay then... Maybe it's just not an option here... Anyways, I'm gonna leave that be now before threatens to kill me. XD
@K-NiGhT: Hahaha! That's great! I actually made myself a team of Sharpedos and named them all Bruce, even the females. The guy added me as a friend on Pokemon X and told me that he couldn't stop laughing the whole time we were battling. ^^
Quote from: Nebbles on October 06, 2014, 09:42:21 PMSomething you don't have... there's been plenty of genders outside female/male for a long time.
Whaaaaaat
how long has this been
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They both have the sticky outy chin, that's why I was thinking of steelix.
I remember learning about Native American tribes that introduced the concepts of a third gender in an Anthropology class. Long story short, people can identify as something else other than female/male. If you wanna continue this discussion, PM me.
In other news... how about that lack of US demo release date, huh?
Quote from: Nebbles on October 06, 2014, 09:54:42 PMI remember learning about Native American tribes that introduced the concepts of a third gender in an Anthropology class. Long story short, people can identify as something else other than female/male. If you wanna continue this discussion, PM me.
We learned about those in human sexuality.
For the relevance of this discussion however, it's kinda null and void. Gender =/= sex, and when pokemon have a "gender", gamefreak really means sex, they just don't want to use that word in a children's game.
Yeah, he's got a point. I think all these concepts would be a little too much for a kid to handle lmao
Quote from: Nebbles on October 07, 2014, 04:17:02 AMYeah, he's got a point. I think all these concepts would be a little too much for a kid to handle lmao
I'm a kid. >:3
mega pidgeot and mega beedrill with mega lati@s officially confirmed google the pics im a lazy bitch who just got his fall break vibes on
No Guard Mega Pidgeot
Hurricane season is coming.
theres also some new flying thing that looks coll but waddles laziness is contagious
Quote from: Serebii.netEdit @ 09:45: Mega Pidgeot is Normal/Flying-type with the ability No Guard and Mega Beedrill is Bug/Poison-type with the ability Adaptability. You can fly on Mega Latios & Latias in the overworld and find Pokémon such as Reshiram, Zekrom, Dialga & Palkia in the sky. Latios is exclusive to Omega Ruby and Latias is exclusive to Alpha Sapphire.
Edit @ 10:00: The Eon Ticket is said to return through a special distribution. This makes Latias available in Omega Ruby and Latios available in Alpha Sapphire. | Edit @ 10:15: This ticket will be distributed via Serial Code in an upcoming issue
Edit @ 10:04: The Legendary Pokémon are found on islands that can only be found through areas on the sky and is said to make it so all non-event Legendary Pokémon will be obtainable in Generation VI. You access the sky through the Eon Flute item
Edit @ 10:14: You can also encounter various other Pokémon in the wild within the clouds over Hoenn.
I bolded everything that made my jaw drop. Allow me to explain:
When Ruby and Sapphire came out, I didn't immediately get the new games until they'd been out for a short while, so I had to rely on some of my friends as to what the new games were like. One of my friends told me (of course, he was bullshitting me at the time) that there were now two save files and
when you used Fly, you were able to encounter pokemon or other flying trainers, etc.
The fact that this is actually happening for the REMAKE...I'm going to lose my shit. It's almost spooky.
Also, because I'm NOT lazy:
Leeks
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Shit, those are huge, sorry.
A couple more things:
Quote from: Serebii.netYou can fly on Mega Latios & Latias in the overworld
HOLY SHIT. I JUST LOOKED AT THE IMAGE ON THE SCAN AND IT LOOKS SO FUCKING AWESOME I WANT TO CRY.
Quote from: Serebii.netThe Legendary Pokémon are found on islands that can only be found through areas on the sky and is said to make it so all non-event Legendary Pokémon will be obtainable in Generation VI.
I absolutely LOVED HeartGold and SoulSilver because they did this. They've got a lot of work to live up to, though. There are so many more legendary pokemon, now.
Guys, my excitement for these games has gone through the ROOF just while writing this damn post. Hyyyyyyyype!
ORAS is shaping up to be really amazing.
I wish you could fly like that with Pokemon other than Latios/Latias tho
Quote from: Waddle Bro on October 10, 2014, 08:38:31 AMmega beedrill
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Looks great, though! Everything else sounds so great as well!
Mega beedrill is the second mega I've seen that I like.
WP ORAS, WP.
Mega Beedril looks amazing
It will probably suck though.
Quote from: Roz~ on October 10, 2014, 10:27:19 PMMega Beedril looks amazing
It will probably suck though.
How can you BEE sure?
i am a terrible person
Quote from: Roz~ on October 10, 2014, 10:27:19 PMMega Beedril looks amazing
It will probably suck though.
Idk, it seems like a great offensive pivot with Adaptability U-Turn. But it gets way overclassed by Scizor.
Still probably a lot better than regular Beedrill tbh and that's what counts.
It could be sick as hell if it got access to Megahorn
Yeah it's definitely gonna be outclassed. It's kinda like how everyone thought Mega Absol would awesome but in the end it was underwhelming. Well I hope it's good anyway, because it looks really awesome and I do wanna use it.
Reddit Leaks? (http://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/2ix9jd/spoiler_summary_of_leaks/)
POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD
I'm taking these all with a HUGE grain of salt atm... a lot of these sound too good to be true or general things that people want in ORAS. While these could be true, who knows.
...also, I'd really like news for the demo in the US already. This is getting silly.
My money's on fake for most of those
or at least just things that are very generalized
Quote from: Nebbles on October 11, 2014, 09:47:10 PMI'm taking these all with a HUGE grain of salt atm... a lot of these sound too good to be true or general things that people want in ORAS. While these could be true, who knows.
...also, I'd really like news for the demo in the US already. This is getting silly.
You know what's getting silly?
People complaining about the goddamn demo.
Agreed, I can just wait for the release if I need to lol.
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Mega Glalie looks weird
So the demo was finally announced for NA. Now those annoying fanboys/fangirls will stop complaining haha. T'would be funny if they forget to sign up to Pokemon.com Newsletter and didn't get it.
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Mega Glalie looks weird
So the demo was finally announced for NA. Now those annoying fanboys/fangirls will stop complaining haha. T'would be funny if they forget to sign up to Pokemon.com Newsletter and didn't get it.
Wait people can get demos? I thought only stores had those.
Pokemon.com is going to distribute codes for the demos via their newsletter. So if you wanna play it, make an account on Pokemon.com and allow them to send you mail.
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So, customization isn't returning to ORAS. Honestly, I could care less. It was cute, but... it's not going to make or break the game.
I like how Mega Steelix looks actually! Pretty rad. Mega Glalie is... kinda creepy tbh
Oh, make the account before the 20th, that's when the newsletter comes out.
Coolest megas so far.
Customization was the best thing in X and Y, but it makes sense that it's not here because Ruby and Sapphire have protagonists that look and dress a certain way.
Quote from: Roz~ on October 14, 2014, 12:32:16 PMSo the demo was finally announced for NA. Now those annoying fanboys/fangirls will stop complaining haha. T'would be funny if they forget to sign up to Pokemon.com Newsletter and didn't get it.
I had a Pokemon.com account, but oddly enough, whenever I try to log in, it seems to be saying that it doesn't exist.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 14, 2014, 03:10:25 PMCustomization was the best thing in X and Y, but it makes sense that it's not here because Ruby and Sapphire have protagonists that look and dress a certain way.
White hair swag
Got my shiny event gengar today! Anyone else get it or planning to?
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 14, 2014, 04:13:38 PMThat's a hat lol. Brendan has dark hair.
You gotta admit it looks like his hair though
Hmm I guess if you don't actually look at it then yeah
As much as I'd hate to say it, I agree with NoS. It wasn't until the remake announcement that I found out it was a hat.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 14, 2014, 04:36:25 PMAs much as I'd hate to say it
ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)
Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 14, 2014, 04:36:25 PMI agree with NoS. It wasn't until the remake announcement that I found out it was a hat.
;D
I thought it was his hair for the longest time too.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 14, 2014, 04:13:38 PMThat's a hat lol. Brendan has dark hair.
I think we were the only ones who knew about that
I thought it was his hair until i joined ninsheetmusic
then i was enlightened
tbh wtf kind of hat looks like that lol
Yo Ruby is a fashion genius
I think it's like Hoenn's version of a beanie.
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Lots of New Stuff
http://pokebeach.com/2014/10/mega-hoopa-uncovered-in-oras-demo-stats-for-mega-evolutions (http://pokebeach.com/2014/10/mega-hoopa-uncovered-in-oras-demo-stats-for-mega-evolutions)
QuoteMetagross-M Stats: 80/145/150/105/110/110
QuoteBeedrill-M Stats: 65/150/40/15/80/145
OH MY YES
dat 150 attack
Spoiler
mega beedrill is fucking lethal aside from those terrible defenses
Quote from: Nebbles on October 15, 2014, 07:27:06 PMSpoiler
mega beedrill is fucking lethal aside from those terrible defenses
Twinneedle will actually be a decent attack maybe
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on October 15, 2014, 08:08:39 PMTwinneedle will actually be a decent attack maybe
multi-strike moves will never be good. with power less than that of moves like tackle nowadays, I just don't see it taking off. Even with both hits it's still only 50 power, which competitively would never be used even on something like mega beedrill i don't think. roz or waddle can confirm or refute my claim.
I don't really see why someone would use this over Megahorn actually.
Unless they boost Twineedle's BP to 40, in which case it becomes something like Dual Chop, and maybe it could be usable.
Also for those who care, a lot of info about the upcoming Megas' stats, move tutor, music, etc. has been uploaded on pastebin:
http://pastebin.com/eKAmvkQn
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Primal Rayquaza has Deoxys-A's attacking stats with all three defense stats at or above 100 and speed of 115. How is that even fair??
Quote from: blueflower999 on October 16, 2014, 01:23:07 PMSpoiler
Primal Rayquaza has Deoxys-A's attacking stats with all three defense stats at or above 100 and speed of 115. How is that even fair??
It can't hold an item, though.
Mewtwo now officially has a rival. :P
Quote from: fingerz on October 16, 2014, 03:58:30 PMMewtwo now officially has a rival. :P
Eeeyy what about mew
Mega Mew... Now that would be interesting.
No, we do not need anymore Mega legendaries.
I wouldn't mind Mega Regigigas
eye wood:
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpokebot.everyboty.net%2Fpix%2F1676.jpg&hash=03a6cc72e51b893b9a80709c4b8ba0b4e1d51723)
Mega Regigigas with 200 Attack... mmmm... it would probably still have Slow Start, though. </3
@Roz
http://pastebin.com/vJX9K9ni
I haven't felt like writing an essay type post about the new info, because there's so much of it. Most notably some of the new Megas seem broken as fuuuuuuck. Most excited for Gunk Shot Mixed Greninja for Fairy-wallbreaking. Fuck Clefable and Azumarill.
Have you ever considered that Game Freak makes these super powerful Pokémon because the games aren't meant to be played competitively :)
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 17, 2014, 05:33:52 AMHave you ever considered that Game Freak makes these super powerful Pokémon because the games aren't meant to be played competitively :)
Ha right what would it be then some storyline-based RPG
get real
I just wanted to go around the world collecting bug-like creatures and make them fight my battles for me.
Quote from: Kman96 on October 17, 2014, 07:38:49 AMI just wanted to go around the world collecting bug-like creatures and make them fight my battles for me.
SAME tho mostly I was just razzing the competitive players here
Don't razz the players, razz the berries.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 17, 2014, 05:33:52 AMHave you ever considered that Game Freak makes these super powerful Pokémon because the games aren't meant to be played competitively :)
Actually you're right, Game Freak hasn't intended to make these games optimally competitive. But the playerbase has standardized their own rules for themselves. A lot of you casual players don't seem to get that, instead you complain why Smogon bans so many 'mons and that they ruin the game for no valid reason.
I don't get why people bash the players who play Pokemon for the competitive aspect. It doesn't affect you one bit, if you're not into competitive.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on October 17, 2014, 10:15:41 AMActually you're right, Game Freak hasn't intended to make these games optimally competitive. But the playerbase has standardized their own rules for themselves. A lot of you casual players don't seem to get that, instead you complain why Smogon bans so many 'mons and that they ruin the game for no valid reason.
I don't get why people bash the players who play Pokemon for the competitive aspect. It doesn't affect you one bit, if you're not into competitive.
Conversely, I don't understand when competitive players complain about broken pokemon, as it doesn't affect you one bit, if you ban them.
To be fair though Game Freak has been kinda supporting competitive play. Just look at X and Y. It's easier than ever to breed pokemon with perfect IV'S, way simpler to EV train, and they even have VGC to showcase that. People who go to VGC, at least in the higher divisions, competitive players. There's almost no way to go anywhere in the official tournament if you don't play competitively. Yes, at its core, Pokemon is a standard, storyline driven RPG. It's also toting a extremely complex competitive metagame.
TL; DR: it's both. Deal with it.
You're actually wrong about that, it affects the competitive gameplay by preventing what we see as broken Pokemon from over-centralizing the metagame. The competitive players only have arguments over what should be considered as broken. You should also note that Smogon is a democracy, the actual playerbase eventually decides what is broken or not
If Blaziken or Deoxys were allowed, everyone would simply use them because their use has incredibly low risk involved and really high reward exerted. They have very very few flaws(if any) that are patched up by numerous positive traits, such as the lack of ways to counter it. Everyone would use them in every team they make because why use anything else when you can use the best, and that would make the gameplay less fun. That's why we invented the tier-system for Pokemon, to prevent certain mons from completely dominating the metagame.
Let's say Mega-Kangaskhan(an example out of the many broken mons out there) wasn't banned from OU, almost any team would have it, and every team would have to carry a counter for it, because your chances of winning would be much lower if you wouldn't have an answer for Mega-Kanga sweeping you. Then repeat the same with other broken mons. Everyone has to run them and counters to them because they're so good, it's a vicious circle if you want to be the best. That would result in let's say just 20 Pokemon having nearly all of the usage. I don't like playing a metagame like that, it leaves little to no room for creativity and it'd get boring after a while.
Banning Pokemon eventually allowed the creation of tiers such as NeverUsed, RarelyUsed and UnderUsed, without banning Pokemon those tiers wouldn't exist at all. Pokemon such as Cacturne, Scrafty, Drifiblim and many others would never have had insanely little to no usage in the competitive circles if it wasn't for Smogon's banlists. They allow for creativity.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on October 17, 2014, 11:46:33 AMTo be fair though Game Freak has been kinda supporting competitive play. Just look at X and Y. It's easier than ever to breed pokemon with perfect IV'S, way simpler to EV train, and they even have VGC to showcase that. People who go to VGC, at least in the higher divisions, competitive players. There's almost no way to go anywhere in the official tournament if you don't play competitively. Yes, at its core, Pokemon is a standard, storyline driven RPG. It's also toting a extremely complex competitive metagame.
TL; DR: it's both. Deal with it.
It does support it, but just the way they've been creating Pokemon. Only a handful of Pokemon is considered as good and usable compared to the hundreds that are not. And I wouldn't say VGC is an
extremely complex competitive metagame, I think that can only apply shit like Yugioh that has thousands of viable cards. :p
Smogon handles the problem known as process of natural selection in Pokemon.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on October 17, 2014, 11:59:09 AMIt does support it, but just the way they've been creating Pokemon. Only a handful of Pokemon is considered as good and usable compared to the hundreds that are not. And I wouldn't say VGC is an extremely complex competitive metagame, I think that can only apply shit like Yugioh that has thousands of viable cards. :p
Smogon handles the problem known as process of natural selection in Pokemon.
that's the thing though, they allow pretty much every pokemon in VGC. and they all must work, since a pachirisu won world's this year. i guess i just don't get how usage gets lost in translation between vgc and smogon, even if it's between singles and doubles.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 17, 2014, 05:33:52 AMHave you ever considered that Game Freak makes these super powerful Pokémon because the games aren't meant to be played competitively :)
http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/keeping-an-eye-on-the-game/
They do care about the competitive side and they do try to balance the game, they're just bad at it lol.
There's also how the game's balanced around Doubles but most players care more about Singles.
Quote from: Kman96 on October 17, 2014, 08:49:00 AMDon't razz the players, razz the berries.
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Quote from: K-NiGhT on October 17, 2014, 12:15:36 PMthat's the thing though, they allow pretty much every pokemon in VGC. and they all must work, since a pachirisu won world's this year. i guess i just don't get how usage gets lost in translation between vgc and smogon, even if it's between singles and doubles.
Actually a lot of Pokemon and moves are banned from VGC because they are Pokebank-exclusive :p
And Sejun's team had 5/6 that are classified as Smogon's OU, so it doesn't make his team an example of how you can throw in a lot of underrated shit in your team and expect to do well. Didn't see many Carbinks or Barbaracles in VGC, or did you?
I've ran for example a Gastrodon and a Weezing in Ubers and done well with them, because they filled a role they were meant to fill in my team. Sejun used a Pachirisu as a pivot to take hits and distract the opponent's mons from. I used a Gastrodon to counter Kyogre and Weezing as a defensive hazard setter.
Fun fact lighten up there's no reason to be sore hun
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 14, 2014, 03:10:25 PMCustomization was the best thing in X and Y, but it makes sense that it's not here because Ruby and Sapphire have protagonists that look and dress a certain way.
im so depressed now :'(
I feel like I'm the only one in the Pokemon fandom who isn't bummed in the least about the lack of customization in ORAS.
It was cool, sure, but I was never a fan of wasting all my money on stupid articles of clothing that really didn't affect my gameplay at all. It's no reason to get all butthurt just because they left it out of one game. I 100% expect it to be included in whatever title(s) they release after this, save for any future remakes, perhaps.
Quote from: Kman96 on October 18, 2014, 07:35:22 PMI feel like I'm the only one in the Pokemon fandom who isn't bummed in the least about the lack of customization in ORAS.
It was cool, sure, but I was never a fan of wasting all my money on stupid articles of clothing that really didn't affect my gameplay at all. It's no reason to get all butthurt just because they left it out of one game. I 100% expect it to be included in whatever title(s) they release after this, save for any future remakes, perhaps.
This sums up my feelings quite well too. It was nice, but it's not the best thing since sliced bread.
Obviously you guys didn't mess around with it at all because it is the greatest thing in the entire game, no exceptions.
On a completely different note (I'm not sure if this has been posted yet):
New Stuff from Kaphotics
Stuff on Pastebin (http://pastebin.com/Y439ecxq)
QuoteRed / Blue Orb as held items causes Primal Reversion on switch-in; Hoopa changes form via Key Item similar to Shaymin. Primal Reversions are not counted towards Mega Evolution, and you can have multiple Primal Reversions of your own happen in a battle.
Ooooh my... this completely changes things... having Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, AND a Mega of your choice on the same team is... disastrous...
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 18, 2014, 07:59:37 PMObviously you guys didn't mess around with it at all because it is the greatest thing in the entire game, no exceptions.
You need to sort out your priorities.
Quote from: Nebbles on October 18, 2014, 07:40:15 PMThis sums up my feelings quite well too. It was nice, but it's not the best thing since sliced bread.
Wait they MAKE that now?
customisations are my new 'make it or break it' for whether i buy a video game why do you think we have customisation in super sm4sh guys???
I really liked the outfits besides the fact that you were forced to always wear a shitty hat. I always like little customization features in games so it's slightly disappointing to me. Obviously not dealbreaker, but it's a nice feature that I personally don't think they had any good reason to not include.
I'm usually all for customization, but for some unexplainable reason I didn't like it in X&Y. So it's no disappointment for me that they're leaving it out.
It had sort of a mediocre implementation, but my hope was that they would improve upon it for their next release... :P
I didn't think there was anything mediocre about it, and idk what you mean by "stupid hat" since every Pokémon protagonist wears a hat as a series staple (and they had at least three or four different interchangeable ones in X and Y). But I think it makes sense not to have it in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, since like I said before, it's a remake of a game that has specific characters as protagonists.
I read somewhere that skin tone changeability is making a return, though, so that's something!
Hmmm, so there's no patch for X/Y to update all the new items, moves and Mega evolutions... Somehow, I feel like it could be a whole lot easier for them just to make a patch. I mean, they'll have to do something about the Pokemon Bank and probably the whole server in which these new games run off. I just think they're not making it easy on themselves. XD
Quote from: fingerz on October 19, 2014, 02:31:21 PMHmmm, so there's no patch for X/Y to update all the new items, moves and Mega evolutions... Somehow, I feel like it could be a whole lot easier for them just to make a patch. I mean, they'll have to do something about the Pokemon Bank and probably the whole server in which these new games run off. I just think they're not making it easy on themselves. XD
How does a cartridge game get patched
facepalm
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on October 19, 2014, 06:54:19 PMHow does a cartridge game get patched
#updateversion1.3orsomethinghopefullyyougettheideaandiknowwhatimsayinghere
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on October 19, 2014, 06:54:19 PMHow does a cartridge game get patched
http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1061/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-x-and-pok%C3%A9mon-y
Quote from: JDMEK5 on October 19, 2014, 07:50:55 PM#updateversion1.3orsomethinghopefullyyougettheideaandiknowwhatimsayinghere
That makes no sense
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on October 19, 2014, 09:57:10 PMhttp://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1061/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-x-and-pok%C3%A9mon-y
That makes sense I guess
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on October 20, 2014, 07:54:45 PMThat makes no sense
facepalm
Lol sorry but basically I was referring to the updates that periodically come for X/Y.
My Pokémon.com account mysteriously vanished, but my dad apparently still has his parental account, complete with newsletter...
DEMO CODE GET!
Got the demo! I'm really enjoying it.
I'm part of Pokemon.com but apparently I'm too cool to receive one... Oh well, I'll just get it when they issue them through Club Nintendo later this month.
I've downloaded the demo... however, homework does not want me to play.
Quote from: fingerz on October 21, 2014, 09:42:47 PMI'm part of Pokemon.com but apparently I'm too cool to receive one... Oh well, I'll just get it when they issue them through Club Nintendo later this month.
Australian Pokémon fans can expect the Omega Ruby demo to be available to select Club Nintendo members on October 15. The demo download will extend to the general public after November 3, available at specific retailers.
That's why. :D
And the demo is alright, I mean you get to try new Megas and you get to hear the awesome music but that's about it.
The music is pretty good so far. I'm excited to hear the full OST.
I was going to name the Glalie I caught Mr. Freeze (unoriginal, I know), but I accidentally pressed the wrong button and ended up naming it just Mr.
oh god why is my name Orlando
Also lol, all that hype for a freaking Glalie..
Orlando is the new default name for the game's male protagonist, and I know, they gave us a free Pokémon and it's one that you don't even like. How stupid could Nintendo be?
Demo was great. Can't wait for the full thing.
I did wish we'd get a different mega, though. I just do NOT like Glalie.
I wanted Steelix and got Glalie instead. And it's not that bad considering I didn't expect them to give us anything good. The Heart scales make up for it I guess.
Yeah, at least now I don't have to bother leveling up a Snorunt for the Pokédex haha (or catch two for Froslass). Also I think it makes way more sense than getting Steelix since Onix and Steelix weren't even available in the original Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, this was a good way of showcasing Hoenn because let's face it, weird as crap Pokémon like Glalie are what Hoenn is all about loool.
I loved snorunt :( he was cute. Too bad about his stats tho
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 22, 2014, 08:28:16 AMYeah, at least now I don't have to bother leveling up a Snorunt for the Pokédex haha (or catch two for Froslass). Also I think it makes way more sense than getting Steelix since Onix and Steelix weren't even available in the original Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, this was a good way of showcasing Hoenn because let's face it, weird as crap Pokémon like Glalie are what Hoenn is all about loool.
Weren't they in Victory road?
I mean apparently you didn't read but I'll say it again just for your benefit, Onix and Steelix were not available in Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire (or even in Emerald).
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 22, 2014, 10:01:33 AMI mean apparently you didn't read but I'll say it again just for your benefit, Onix and Steelix were not available in Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire (or even in Emerald).
I thought they were in victory road
They're in Victory Road in Diamond and Pearl if memory serves correctly but if you still didn't believe me I didn't think a Bulbapedia search was that difficult
Yep, you're right, they're in the victory road in Sinnoh.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 22, 2014, 05:02:54 AMOrlando is the new default name for the game's male protagonist, and I know, they gave us a free Pokémon and it's one that you don't even like. How stupid could Nintendo be?
Demo was great. Can't wait for the full thing.
It's all a marketing scheme, so it's perfectly valid to critique it ;)
Also really, cut down on being a passive aggressive asshole in the thread please.
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Unfortunately it seems that the game doesn't run any better than XY, since I seem to have the same slowdown when turning on 3D. I don't get why they made that horrendous redesign of the battle menu either, just looks cheesy, plus the bizarre design inconsistency when you go into any sub menu.
The items screen (accessed when walking) is nice though, I like having the party right there and being able to drag items right on top. Also woo, we can walk to the fancy space machine \o/
I was hoping they'd fix that for ORAS, but oh well.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on October 22, 2014, 03:22:17 PMIt's all a marketing scheme, so it's perfectly valid to critique it ;)
Also really, cut down on being a passive aggressive asshole in the thread please.
I think it's really rude and harsh of you to call me an asshole for saying that you're whining about getting a lame Pokemon for free. Didn't you say the same thing when we were complaining about the Club Nintendo rewards a couple years back?
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on July 07, 2012, 10:52:02 AMMan the free stuff nintendo gives us for registering games to get free stuff is lame boo hoo
Don't call me an asshole. You're the one killing everyone's Pokemon buzz whining about nitpicky stuff:
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on October 22, 2014, 03:22:17 PMI don't get why they made that horrendous redesign of the battle menu either, just looks cheesy, plus the bizarre design inconsistency when you go into any sub menu.
Read that and tell me you don't sound like a pretentious baby. Enjoy the game, it's freakin'
Ruby and Sapphire remakes! Who cares what the goddam menu looks like?! I thought the demo was incredible and X and Y were incredible games so I'm happy that this is the same way. I really can't wait.
Here we go again. Do you two always have to do this? Shit guys, knock it off with the drama. And Slow, your post to NoS could have been taken the wrong way, even if you didn't mean for it to be. Just take it easy.
You're right, and I'll stop, but I'm not going to apologize for defending myself when I'm hypocritically called out as an asshole by the meanest person I know. -_-
I thought Olimar was here to help, but all he did was ignore the problem.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 22, 2014, 08:40:38 PMHere we go again. Do you two always have to do this? Shit guys, knock it off with the drama. And Slow, your post to NoS could have been taken the wrong way, even if you didn't mean for it to be. Just take it easy.
Glalie is freaking awesome, don't diss it.
Quote from: FireArrow on October 22, 2014, 10:29:26 PMI thought Olimar was here to help, but all he did was ignore the problem.
I think he did fine considering the situation.
Quote from: JDMEK5 on October 23, 2014, 05:44:20 AMI think he did fine considering the situation.
^I agree. Besides its seemed to have worked.
Anyway, I'm ecstatic for Mega Glalie. Finally I might be able to use it!
Quote from: JDMEK5 on October 23, 2014, 05:44:20 AMI think he did fine considering the situation.
You didn't get the joke... probably my fault though.
Quote from: FireArrow on October 22, 2014, 10:29:26 PMGlalie is freaking awesome, don't diss it.
Ack! I've been found out! My love for Froslass shall remain true!
It's okay FA I thought your joke was funny
As long as you were implying that Mega Glalie is the real problem as he doesn't even mention it :D
Mega glalie would be awesome if regular glalie didn't have such garbage stats to begin with. refrigerate is a neat ability, tho.
MeGlalie is actually okay but I'd run Mamoswine over it any day
Quote from: Waddle Bro on October 23, 2014, 10:45:54 AMMeGlalie is actually okay but I'd run Mamoswine over it any day
yeah, pure ice-types are just...not good? mamoswine is pretty much the premier ice-type if memory serves.
Ice is a great offensive type, but I'd take Ice/Ground over just Ice every time.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on October 23, 2014, 12:14:40 PMIce is a great offensive type, but I'd take Ice/Ground over just Ice every time.
rt
Quote from: K-NiGhT on October 17, 2014, 12:15:36 PMthat's the thing though, they allow pretty much every pokemon in VGC. and they all must work, since a pachirisu won world's this year. i guess i just don't get how usage gets lost in translation between vgc and smogon, even if it's between singles and doubles.
Somehow I missed the entire discussion about this. But to reply to your comment, yes, most Pokemon are allowed in VGC. The format changes each year; for example, ubers like Mewtwo/Palkia/Dialga/etc were allowed in 2010, whereas this year it was Kalos dex only. They try to keep the meta fresh by changing it every year, although sometimes the meta ends up being somewhat boring (like this year, where everyone and their moms were running Kang). Also usually event 'mons are not allowed mostly because not everyone gets access to them, so they try to make it fair for everyone by banning them.
Also your statement is wrong. Not all 'mons are useable in VGC. There are 2 reasons Sejun won with Pachirisu:
1. He is a Pokemon god (I legit saw him training with 6 3DS in Washington before Worlds Finals)
2. It worked in his team. I could make a team and slap Pachirisu in there for the heck of it, and my team would probably suck if Pachirisu has no role in the team or no synergy with the team. Also it had a niche move: Follow Me. Redirection is very strong in VGC, and Sejun used it to his advantage.
Also most Pokemon aren't banned because 2v2 gives so much more freedom on what you can do to shut down a threat. There's a Kang on the field? My defensive Rotom can burn it. I can switch my Mawile/Mence/Gyara out for intimidate. I can set up Trick Room, ensuring that Ì outspeed the Kang. I can set up Tailwind. I can use priority. I can double target. I can predict which 'mon Kang is going to target, protect, and hit him with my other 'mon. So yeah unless you let your counter/check get smashed, you can definitely deal with pretty much everything.
Tbh VGC is definitely more complex than OU or any other 1v1 tier imho. The fact that 'mons from "lower tiers" are viable is really cool too.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on October 17, 2014, 03:48:25 AM@Roz
http://pastebin.com/vJX9K9ni
Holy crap Spade gets points for using Phoenix Wright's music in his vids <3
So getting Pokémon Art Academy from the Nintendo eShop netted me an extra download code for the demo of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. If anyone here wants it, shoot me a PM. First come, first serve.
Update: the code has been taken.
Does the demo have any other benefits besides letting me play the game early? Because I have the code but I haven't actually used it yet because I just don't have the time (and surprisingly the motivation). If theres a special item or Pokemon though I'll make time
Apparently it's the only way you can get Mega Glalie
If you play it 10 times you get a bunch of heart scales, but yea that's basically the only other moderately substantial thing.
I think it's only like 5 heart scales anyway, the only real reason to play the demo is for the Glalie you get, and honestly it's more for the Glalitite than the Glalie, since I'm assuming there won't be an easy way if any to get it in-game.
why can't oras come out like friday so i can buy it for my birthday
So, about 20 or so minutes ago, the Japanese Pokémon youtube channel posted a bunch of videos comparing stuff from the old games to the new games.
I have to say, I really like the new version of the underwater music.
!! Do you have links? I want to hear that new underwater music.
I'm getting nostalgia tears from listening to the OST and it makes me not want to get it because I won't even play I'll just sit there and listen to this unbelievable amazing awesomeness for hours at a time
Quote from: Nebbles on October 31, 2014, 04:14:24 AM!! Do you have links? I want to hear that new underwater music.
You know you could've easily google'd that right
https://www.youtube.com/user/PokemonCoJp
Underwater music is in the third video
I have an extra demo code if someone wants it.
EDIT: It has been bequeathed.
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Pokémon fans first enjoyed Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version when it launched in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance. Now, a whole new generation of Pokémon fans will experience the dramatic storyline that unfolds in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire."
Won't most people playing it be people who played the originals? Or am I just biased
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 02, 2014, 05:34:37 PM"
Pokémon fans first enjoyed Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version when it launched in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance. Now, a whole new generation of Pokémon fans will experience the dramatic storyline that unfolds in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire."
Won't most people playing it be people who played the originals? Or am I just biased
I think they mean Pokemon fans who were too young when RS first came out, never played, or were born after RS came out.
The majority of people who play Pokemon today haven't been playing for eleven years. So I'd guess it's mostly an audience who hasn't played the Hoenn games before.
Though it is very simple to play those games still with emulators and ROMs. YouTubers that play the retro games w/challenge runs also encourage the younger fans to go and play them iirc.
I doubt my nine year old cousins are going to use an emulator though (or spend $80 on a used version). Actually, I doubt they even have a system to play a GBA game on
Quote from: Bubbles on November 02, 2014, 06:58:34 PMI doubt my nine year old cousins are going to use an emulator though (or spend $80 on a used version). Actually, I doubt they even have a system to play a GBA game on
Last time I checked you could literally get a gamecube with GBA adapter for like 20 bucks
wow right as you posted that i was going to say ebay has them for ~$10
whats wrong with earthbound and every other old game then?
Because millions and millions of people bought Ruby, Sapphire, and the GBA, but no one bought EarthBound and most other expensive retro games. Either that or they're just hard to find because they're so old.
edit: yeah essentially what Nebbles said
EarthBound is way more rare than Pokemon games are. Also, EB didn't sell as well during its time due to poor advertising, and it's attained cult classic status, so now it sells for a lot of money because people realize it's a really good game.
;D OMG I cant wait for this game to come out!!!!Can't wait to kick butt with Mega Groudon!!!!!!! ;)
that wink makes me slightly uncomfortable
lol what pokemon are u most ready to use? ???
If you haven't pre-ordered yet, Amazon has a code for 25% off Alpha Sapphire!!
Use: TYS25ARC
I'm not sure how long it'll last, but it's $10 off!
Quote from: FalmerKiller88 on November 05, 2014, 06:16:00 PM;D OMG I cant wait for this game to come out!!!!Can't wait to kick butt with Mega Groudon!!!!!!! ;)
It's not Mega Groudon, it's Primal Groudon.
Quote from: DrP on November 08, 2014, 05:48:04 PMIf you haven't pre-ordered yet, Amazon has a code for 25% off Alpha Sapphire!!
Use: TYS25ARC
I'm not sure how long it'll last, but it's $10 off!
You need the Amazon Visa Rewards card to use it unfortunately
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on November 08, 2014, 10:13:59 PMYou need the Amazon Visa Rewards card to use it unfortunately
Aww. That's unfortunate. I didn't realize it.
In any case, if anyone buys a lot of stuff from Amazon, it's REALLY worth it to get (especially while in College when you buy books). I get like $100 back a year!
I just preordered OR and AS today!! First VG purchase in a while
Is it a sin if I get this game before getting X or Y versions?
Quote from: Roz~ on November 08, 2014, 08:38:01 PMIt's not Mega Groudon, it's Primal Groudon.
This just makes me so happy.
Nah but you should check out X and Y if you like this, since it's the same thing only brand new region and Pokémon.
Nah, it's fine if you get ORAS before X/Y.
Speaking of, less than two weeks. I'm so excited.
Same here I am counting the days.Also I don't see a problem getting OR,AS before X or Y
I don't remember if we talked about this, but which version is everyone getting? I'm getting Alpha Sapphire.
Omega Ruby :D blue is as well I think
I'm getting both, as I usually do. One to keep as my main file, and one to restart and play over as many times as I wish.
Kyogre>Groudon any day
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 10, 2014, 12:50:17 PMKyogre>Groudon any day
Unless it's a sunny day.
Quote from: Nebbles on November 10, 2014, 12:49:38 PMI'm getting both, as I usually do. One to keep as my main file, and one to restart and play over as many times as I wish.
Yeahhh I usually end up getting both but for the last few releases I wait until after I beat one to buy the other.
I usually get just one.Last time got Y this time getting Omega Ruby!!!! :D
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 10, 2014, 12:52:17 PMUnless it's a sunny day.
sunny days are boring
as we can see by figure A rainy days are jazzy and stylish
hell yeah
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
ARE YOU GUYS READY FOR POKEMON SPACE??
Moon confirmed?
Wait so the remakes aren't going to be mostly the same as the originals with additional content after beating the elite 4?
Screw this then
Nocturne, I have no idea what you're talking about. Of course it's going to be like the original games, there's just going to be new content THROUGHOUT the game.
Something I've noticed though is that unlike the other two remake duos, this one has not been advertised with some sort of external-technological device/accessory. FireRed/LeafGreen were released with the Wireless Adapter, HeartGold/SoulSilver were released with the PokéWalker...Nothing for OmegaRuby/AlphaSapphire :(
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 13, 2014, 04:54:53 PMWait so the remakes aren't going to be mostly the same as the originals with additional content after beating the elite 4?
Screw this then
do you really only want this to be the exact same
why on EARTH would they not change it up
it'd be boring as hell if they kept everything the same
Quote from: Kman96 on November 13, 2014, 05:15:01 PMNocturne, I have no idea what you're talking about. Of course it's going to be like the original games, there's just going to be new content THROUGHOUT the game.
Something I've noticed though is that unlike the other two remake duos, this one has not been advertised with some sort of external-technological device/accessory. FireRed/LeafGreen were released with the Wireless Adapter, HeartGold/SoulSilver were released with the PokéWalker...Nothing for OmegaRuby/AlphaSapphire :(
It looks way different from what I saw in the video
Nocturne, is that the only video you've seen of the remakes? That's what you're making it sound like. Go onto Pokemon's YouTube channel and watch EVERYTHING. Seriously. So much content has been released, but you see one video and think the entire game is ruined? Educate yoself. Read this thread from the beginning.
Shit.
Also i don't think he realizes that the trailer that was released today is all post-game content
I'm so hyped that this is post-game! I really, really hope there's a lot of great post-game stuff...
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 13, 2014, 07:01:13 PMAlso i don't think he realizes that the trailer that was released today is all post-game content
Okay so the part with President Stone wasn't from the beginning of the game? Cause like as far as I remember you never even went back after getting the Exp. Share.
...it's new post-game content.
I laughed way harder than i probably should have
#goducks
BEFORE WATCHING THAT I DIDN'T KNOW MUDKIP AND TORCHIC WERE THAT SMALL
MY HEART
do you even check the pokedex
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/18/pokemon-alpha-sapphire-and-omega-ruby-review
#TooMuchWater
What, like 12 years later and people are still bitching about the water? God.
IGN confirmed for Team Magma
Quote from: Nebbles on November 18, 2014, 01:46:59 PMWhat, like 12 years later and people are still bitching about the water? God.
Yes, if people hated a game for a particular reason and it's still there, people will still bitch about it.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on November 17, 2014, 03:02:56 PMdo you even check the pokedex
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I just finished reading that review and came here to laugh about it
Also they complain about the number of HMs even though there are fewer than the original Ruby/Sapphire wat
This is why I just don't pay attention to gaming reviews. They're for the most part, really dumb.
Nah. Just IGN. Sites like Destructoid and Kotaku are awesome.
...let's agree to disagree, and leave it at that.
At least nothing is stopping my hype for Friday!
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 18, 2014, 02:16:54 PMI just finished reading that review and came here to laugh about it
Also they complain about the number of HMs even though there are fewer than the original Ruby/Sapphire wat
IGN a.k.a the website that gave Skyward Sword a bad review because of the game's controls. Turns out the reviewer wasn't using them properly yay
Honestly we all know IGN sucks and the game is gonna be awesome.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on November 17, 2014, 03:02:56 PMdo you even check the pokedex
whoops i forgot to memorize the height and weight of #258 out of ~721 im a bad fan
Anyway, because I'm a complete airhead, I just realized yesterday that I never even preordered AS yet... I ordered it on amazon but I'm too cheap to actually pay for shipping and now I might not get it until december :/
Quote from: Bubbles on November 18, 2014, 04:02:44 PMwhoops i forgot to memorize the height and weight of #258 out of ~721 im a bad fan
Height Comparison? :P
Quote from: Roz~ on November 18, 2014, 03:09:35 PMIGN a.k.a the website that gave Skyward Sword a bad review because of the game's controls. Turns out the reviewer wasn't using them properly yay
aka the website that gave dual destinies a low score because it was too linear
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 18, 2014, 06:11:46 PMaka the website that gave dual destinies a low score because it was too linear
You need to add 2 points to every VN score on iGN
It's more appropriate to actually read reviews and determine whether the feedback is something that would be relevant to you :D
The only complaints about ORAS are that there's a slight bias towards water types and that dive is obnoxious. I sort of agree, but neither of those are things that would make me not want the game. Similarly, they might rate some game as being moderately fun to play, but as a story-driven game having a terrible plot. That would probably be a big issue for me personally, but then if it was still on the edge, and if other reviewers might be uncertain on the same issue, I might consider just trying it to see what I think myself. Actually, I agree completely with their complaints about SS, as I found the controls to be just as clunky and partially broken (or at least poorly implemented). It wasn't enough to make me declare the game as bad as I still enjoyed it, but it still sticks out to me as a reason to rate it lower as others.
It's easy to say "well this review is dumb because i played it and i liked it", but you have to realize that while it is a publication, any review is both objectively and subjectively critical. Maybe the reviewer might be biased towards some things being more important than you might think. It's always important to know or at least be able to parse the particular bias of your source.
what bugs me though is they found the tiniest of things wrong with ORAS and gave it a 7.8, while literally every version of Call of Duty they have ever reviewed (except apparently Ghosts cuz I guess that game was legit bad) has gotten a 9 or above. I read their review of Advanced Warfare the other day and the only negative they gave it was "Exposition dialogue"
This is why I just don't bother reading most reviews anymore.
You can be mad about that because you dont like fps and some people do, but you have to realize that it isn't just "they", as there are multiple individual reviewers at IGN. Maybe you want to complain that they aren't standardized enough, and perhaps that could be fair, but it really is impossible to have a review that is entirely objective with no angles unless you look at nothing but the bugs in the game and maybe how long it lasts. The rest of my reply would just be my last paragraph. They are writing the review of the game as a review of an online FPS. The games do online FPS well, and have done so for a long time, relative to other games in that field. You can't just say "well they gave cod a 9 and pokemon a 7 so they are saying cod is better than pokemon?!", as that's not a fair or reasonable analysis of the reviews or scores in any way.
i am laughing so hard ign's review of omega ruby and alpha sapphire is the new tumblr meme
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 18, 2014, 07:09:28 PMwhat bugs me though is they found the tiniest of things wrong with ORAS and gave it a 7.8, while literally every version of Call of Duty they have ever reviewed (except apparently Ghosts cuz I guess that game was legit bad) has gotten a 9 or above. I read their review of Advanced Warfare the other day and the only negative they gave it was "Exposition dialogue"
This is why I just don't bother reading most reviews anymore.
Yeah; that's totally wrong! I'm sure ORAS is a solid 8 game!My brother brought up the same example (Call of Duty vs. Pokemon). I don't really think their logic can be explained reasonably (or, it could be explained as "money"); if everything shown in the trailers is as good as it seems, ORAS will
definitely (strong emphasis on this) be better than a 7.8.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on November 18, 2014, 07:21:17 PMThey are writing the review of the game as a review of an online FPS. The games do online FPS well, and have done so for a long time, relative to other games in that field.
Whoa whoa whoa, which "other games" are we talking here, because I actually do like online FPS games and I find CoD pretty inferior to TF2, Halo, and battlefield
Ok but ign in particular is awful because the staff is huge and every writer has a different opinion, resulting in ridiculous reviews and hilarious contradictions between the site's official reviews
Like their official "top 25 games" of each system include games they said were terrible and lack games they said were great because their reviewing is so inconsistent
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I still think it's silly to just consider any one review on its own though. I would only take seriously an aggregate score, and then actually look into the details of the high and low end of that collection. Also, all these complaints about the "too much water" are from dumb kids who can't even bother to read the damn content they think they are criticizing. The reviewer felt that there was an overabundance of water types in their playthrough, and that made it feel imbalanced.
But seriously, how can you expect *any* large website to just have a single monotonous viewpoint about games that determines all of their reviews? That is silly and doesn't make sense.
FD I've only ever played a few CoD games once or twice, but I still know that it is a general impression that it does the style of close combat infantry only FPS very well. TF2 is a class-based team objective game, and BF is also quite different in the more 'arcade' sort of mechanics and that it has *vehicles*. It is also largely a team objective game. There are some CoD copycat expansions which have nothing but close quarters maps and all those free for all types of gamemodes. CS is also a totally different game unless you are for some odd reason playing deathmatch.
You can say you like those sorts of games better, which is fair, but you can't just say "well I like how BF4 gameplay is better than CoD gameplay therefore CoD should be reviewed poorly". There are obviously a fairly substantial amount of people that heavily enjoy its style :P
i bet you're fun @ parties
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on November 18, 2014, 07:21:17 PMYou can be mad about that because you dont like fps and some people do, but you have to realize that it isn't just "they", as there are multiple individual reviewers at IGN. Maybe you want to complain that they aren't standardized enough, and perhaps that could be fair, but it really is impossible to have a review that is entirely objective with no angles unless you look at nothing but the bugs in the game and maybe how long it lasts. The rest of my reply would just be my last paragraph. They are writing the review of the game as a review of an online FPS. The games do online FPS well, and have done so for a long time, relative to other games in that field. You can't just say "well they gave cod a 9 and pokemon a 7 so they are saying cod is better than pokemon?!", as that's not a fair or reasonable analysis of the reviews or scores in any way.
i guess i didn't really word what i was trying to say correctly. all i'm saying is that having the same game with the exact same features year after year isn't innovation (which, might i add, is what half of the gaming community clammers for, yet still manages to get upset when games try something new), yet those games, since they are from an american studio and spend hundreds of millions of dollars on their development, get immense praise.
I just went back and looked at the reviews for the original ruby and sapphire. They got a 9.5. Granted, the way IGN did things was probably different back then, but still. To say that the game was improved immensely and then lower its overall rating by nearly 20% is just contradictory.
Of course, these are just review scores. I get that. I'm not just absolutely upset that "omg pokemon didn't get as good a score as CoD 532142, that must mean they hatin" I'm just saying that I'm upset that this is how reviews work now.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 18, 2014, 08:49:09 PMi guess i didn't really word what i was trying to say correctly. all i'm saying is that having the same game with the exact same features year after year isn't innovation (which, might i add, is what half of the gaming community clammers for, yet still manages to get upset when games try something new), yet those games, since they are from an american studio and spend hundreds of millions of dollars on their development, get immense praise.
Granted, (not that I hold this view) many people would have the same criticism of Pokemon as a series. CoD may change somewhat less than Pokemon, but if you're going to criticize a game for monetizing off of releases of the same game with seemingly minimal changes, it seems pretty silly to do that in defense of a Pokemon game. CoD does not have the "exact same features year after year". Neither does Pokemon. But the same blind criticism is frequently made of both (typically by the fandom of the other game)! We are merely accentuating the changes made to Pokemon in our minds because we are much more immersed in it; even with the amazing things being done with ORAS, the ultimate "differences" between games are extremely minimal, from an outsider's perspective. Please focus on the actual qualities of a game rather than its relation to its predecessors, because if you turn the looking glass back onto Pokemon, you'll find that it's not so innocent of rehashing old concepts for monetary gain (and yes, the gaming community's fickle views on innovation contribute to this, as well!).
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on November 18, 2014, 08:07:00 PMYou can say you like those sorts of games better, which is fair, but you can't just say "well I like how BF4 gameplay is better than CoD gameplay therefore CoD should be reviewed poorly". There are obviously a fairly substantial amount of people that heavily enjoy its style :P
Fair. Though I would argue that culture and aesthetic play a pretty comparable role in its success in relation to its actual gameplay (not that aesthetic shouldn't be considered a valid asset, but culture is pretty external to the game itself).
Major ORAS spoilers:
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http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokémon-omega-ruby-and-alpha-sapphire-dlc-spoiler-leaks-hint-possible-battle-frontier-395686
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BATTLE FRONTIER, COME BACK TO ME
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I'd totally be ok with that.
I mean IDC if it ends up being true or not because I like the main story much more but that would be hella
^hella... what
Got my shipping notification from Amazon today!! Get ORAS tomorrow!I wonder what I am going to play first!
Tomorrow's the big day!!
Today!!
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QuoteAs you go down Cave of Origin, places will start to shake as Groudon/Kyogre's power awakens. As you go down, you'll put on the Magma/Aqua Suit, fitted with the Blue/Red Orb to allow for you to pass and awaken Groudon/Kyogre. You end up riding it as they go into the cave.
Am I understanding this correctly? In Omega Ruby, you put on a Magma Suit, and ride on Groudon THROUGH MAGMA?
I STILL haven't gotten my shipping confirmation
I'm not going to get this until mid December -_-
Gonna get my games after school! I can't wait!
I'm in line at my Walmart :P maybe I'll pick up smash while I'm here.
Double post cuz i got the game and it's great so far. Fair reccomendation to everyone, if you see a Pokémon that you can sneak up on, do it immediately. They're usually OP
Quote from: Bubbles on November 20, 2014, 08:24:54 PMI STILL haven't gotten my shipping confirmation
I'm not going to get this until mid December -_-
Shoulda gone Amazon
New Hoopa forme...
What.
The.
Flip.
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How the hell did this thing get approval? I mean, not its general ugliness. In Pokémon Amie, you're meant to rub and poke the Pokémon on the bottom screen, a significant portion of which consists of the sketchiest crotch bulge since David Bowie in Labyrinth. At what point did the creature designers think "You know what this thing needs? A pants tent!", and at which point did the executives actually greenlight this decision? Didn't any alarm bells go off when the "like/dislike areas" were programmed in for Pokémon-Amie? Hoopa-Unbound will go down in Pokémon history as one of the biggest jokes since HSOWA (a term that I urge you to look up on Bulbapedia if needed, NOT Google, and certainly not Google Images).
I wonder if it will spark any public controversies like Jynx did.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on November 21, 2014, 01:57:47 AMShoulda gone Amazon
I did! But I'm going to stop complaining now because I just got the email that it shipped and that it will be here tomorrow (even though I chose 5-8 day shipping). Someone's looking out for me in the amazon world :D
I played the demo yesterday and i thought it was kinda lame compared to the diamond and pearl demos. I mean the whole 3D is really cool even though it makes it a bit harder to walk around and press A on stuff. I liked how you could sneak around and avoid pokemon too :P
Also I didn't see anything about heart scales where do you get those?
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 21, 2014, 06:29:59 AMI played the demo yesterday and i thought it was kinda lame compared to the diamond and pearl demos. I mean the whole 3D is really cool even though it makes it a bit harder to walk around and press A on stuff. I liked how you could sneak around and avoid pokemon too :P
Also I didn't see anything about heart scales where do you get those?
You need to play the demo ten times to get the heart scales
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 21, 2014, 06:29:59 AMI played the demo yesterday and i thought it was kinda lame compared to the diamond and pearl demos. I mean the whole 3D is really cool even though it makes it a bit harder to walk around and press A on stuff. I liked how you could sneak around and avoid pokemon too :P
Also I didn't see anything about heart scales where do you get those?
are you kidding me
you literally walked right in the DP demo i don't even think you got a Pokémon
Ahhh, it feels so good to be back in Hoenn <3
Quote from: Nebbles on November 21, 2014, 12:02:47 PMAhhh, it feels so good to be back in Hoenn <3
definitely
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Have you found anything interesting using the DexNav? I found a Boomburst Taillow in Petalburg Woods! :D
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Got a rain dish Lotad! This is a godsend for breeders, finding good Pokemon to use so early!
Am I just bad because I'm having as much trouble pushing "A" on stuff as I am in Ocarina of Time
Quote from: Nebbles on November 21, 2014, 12:32:28 PMSpoiler
Got a rain dish Lotad! This is a godsend for breeders, finding good Pokemon to use so early!
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I'm definitely having fun just seeing what kinds of things the game comes up with. If only you could get more than one Egg move, I'd be rolling around with a Boomburst/Brave Bird/Sky Attack Taillow
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 21, 2014, 12:38:31 PMAm I just bad because I'm having as much trouble pushing "A" on stuff as I am in Ocarina of Time
yes. if you're having that big of a problem then use the D-Pad. that's what it's there for.
Lotad has Rain Dish or Swift Swim by default anyway tho
...well, okay, I've never caught a Lotad before so I didn't know that >_>
I have yet to get anything super rare, then.
Ironically Swift Swim is the superior ability
Only if you're going sweeper ludicolo. Staller is much stronger imo
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 21, 2014, 01:26:47 PMOnly if you're going sweeper ludicolo. Staller is much stronger imo
Yeah, until you actually get hit by an attack.
Quote from: FireArrow on November 21, 2014, 01:39:06 PMYeah, until you actually get hit by an attack.
Can't get hit by an attack when substitute's up
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 21, 2014, 01:26:47 PMOnly if you're going sweeper ludicolo. Staller is much stronger imo
With staller you wear down foes slowly and regain a chunk of health each turn. With sweeper you beat down foes instantly and don't take any damage at all because of it. Doing a lot of damage > doing a bit of damage, and taking no damage > healing some damage.
Plus, stalling causes cancer, so don't do it.
Anyways, just noticed that you can use Pokebank right off the bat. I'm really tempted to just get the complete Pokedex right now on my second day of playing. >_>
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 21, 2014, 03:28:49 PMCan't get hit by an attack when substitute's up
Have fun keeping one up with unboosted base 70 speed.
Quote from: FireArrow on November 21, 2014, 03:54:05 PMHave fun keeping one up with unboosted base 70 speed.
Protect has priority though
Stall+relying on having rain up for Ludicolo isn't exactly the superior option. I think I'd even run Swift Swim on a SubSeed Ludicolo for the offensive bluff, assuming I'd have to bring along a Damp Rock Politoed. But SubSeed Ludicolo is trash anyways.
I've swept w/ Ludicolo in Ubers and those two guys down there in my signature wouldn't be there if I didn't know my shit about them just sayin
SubSeed kinda sucks on everything tbh, you're better off with just seeding something then switching out. Whimsicott is probably the only exception.
If you had the chance to play the most annoying setup possible on LUDICOLO why wouldn't you
Because rain sweeper ludicolo is more consistently annoying. In this case, quantity of quality.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 21, 2014, 05:01:58 PMIf you had the chance to play the most annoying setup possible on LUDICOLO why wouldn't you
It's not annoying, I would take care of it in three to five turns tops lol
Actually I'd just think you'd be bad if you brought trash like that with you in a battle against me and I'd be celebrating an easy win
Now are you done embarrassing yourself for the day?
Jesus, competitive battling is almost as contentious a topic on this site as requests by theblackgiantdoghead
Quote from: FierceDeity on November 21, 2014, 05:12:11 PMJesus, competitive battling is almost as contentious a topic on this site as requests by theblackgiantdoghead
Only for certain people. COUGH
I used to react more peacefully but I can't stand people being shit at something and are so close-minded that they stick in their opinion that 90% of the competitive playerbase would call shit, such as this
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 21, 2014, 01:26:47 PMOnly if you're going sweeper ludicolo. Staller is much stronger imo
because there is no reason whatsoever to even think that.
If you go back the Pokemon topics, you end up running into a lot of nasty arguments that are just like this one.
The idea of Rain Dish Ludicolo seems a lot less practical without perma-weather.
Even with perma weather, dry skin parasect does it a lot better.
Take your shitty competitive talk to the proper thread this is for discussing the games.
Which I still don't have because family obligations are dumb
ORASSMASHGET
Thanks to Max from GameStop for being a badass motherfucker and getting my preorder transferred from Alaska, AND tax exemption. Aw yeah.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 21, 2014, 07:16:36 PMTake your shitty competitive talk to the proper thread this is for discussing the games.
Which I still don't have because family obligations are dumb
Excuse you, but shitty competitive talk is always relevant.
Slow for president 2028
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 21, 2014, 07:16:36 PMTake your shitty competitive talk to the proper thread this is for discussing the games.
Which I still don't have because family obligations are dumb
Unfortunately, competitive talk about Pokemon belongs in topics about Pokemon :>
If you are still upset, o boy do I have the thread 4 u (http://forum.ninsheetm.us/index.php?topic=1969.0)
In other news I was making the futile effort of restarting my game for a decent stat starter until I finally remember that probability was heavily against me T.T
So far it's neat but I sort of wish they kept a more similar bottom screen interface to the one from XY, or at least just added that on to the existing one. Unless I have yet to unlock the "get identical interface to XY" part yet.
EDIT: It seems like that is the case, though it would have been nice to have it all right away cause I need to get my wonder trade fix, yo.
LATER EDIT: I am loving how they put all the berry and trainer info in the pokedex; it works fantastically as an all-in-one. DexNav is pretty neat, though it seems like it's probably only really useful if you want some fun distractions while you play through the story..? I just wish they didn't make transitioning to the XY screens feel like such a kluge. I'm glad they're all there but.. I feel like they could have done something better than having a tab that just opens the old 3-screen layout which you have to quit out of to see the other two main features :x
My game came this morning!!
And thanks to the blocked words for pokemon nicknames, I just learned that I wasn't up to date on my racial slurs when I tried to name my Zigzagoon "coon". Thanks! On one hand I'm kinda mad, but that would've been pretty funny if I actually accidentally named it that
Quote from: Bubbles on November 22, 2014, 08:56:17 AMAnd thanks to the blocked words for pokemon nicknames, I just learned that I wasn't up to date on my racial slurs when I tried to name my Zigzagoon "coon". Thanks! On one hand I'm kinda mad, but that would've been pretty funny if I actually accidentally named it that
Hah! they have blocked certain nicknames?!? That's funny. I'm pretty sure I named AT LEAST one of my zigzagoons that in the past.
Btw, just caught a Ralts 5 seconds ago! Love it!
EDIT: For some strange reason, I had the notion to name it Morticia, after the Addams family. OOH, A SURSKIT!
Some of those words are really weird, like "JESUSSUCKS", "God is a dog/beast/pig" for the italians, "hairy foregner", "dog killer", "let me do you" and "blind person" for the japanese, and not as weird but still; anything that even remotely suggests references to nazism for the germans.
Apparently this was especially strict for trading, and non-nicknamed CoFAGriguses and NosepASSes couldn't be traded for some period of time.
A couple of the norwegian words that are banned are "trekukk" and "trøkuk", neither of which are actually even real words that have EVER been used by anyone EVER. Seriously.
I love how stuff like "FCUK" and "F!CK" are banned too :P
Got the game between work shifts, played an hour, it's fantastic, can't wait to come home later and play more ;D
So what's everyone's team looking like? Mine is:
K-NiGhT's Ridiculously Unbalanced Team
Finn (Swampert): Level 47 (Mega)
Ace (Swellow): Level 46
Tenohira (Hariyama): Level 42
Voltaire (Manectric): Level 40 (Mega)
Ronar (Lairon): Level 38 (Soon-to-be Mega)
Grimm (Dusclops): Level 42
Quote from: Waddle Bro on November 22, 2014, 04:53:51 AMSubSeed done right
Ehh, the opponent kinda let that happen (defogging with latios wut) nor did his team have any solid answers. I would never recommend subseed chesnaught, it can do other things a lot better.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 22, 2014, 01:35:11 PMSo what's everyone's team looking like? Mine is:
When the game actually come out here, I think I'll do something like this:
Alakazam
Golem
Hariyama/Machamp
And then something to fly with, to surf with, and maybe something with some useful fire/electric moves.
Dude my team could beat yours any day
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Muddy (Marshtomp) - lvl 17
Tweet (Taillow) - lvl 12
Buddy (Poocheyena) - lvl 14
Iggy (Zigzagoon) - lvl 10
Apple (Lotad) - lvl 10
Beldum - lvl 10
Quote from: Bubbles on November 22, 2014, 02:05:00 PMDude my team could beat yours any day
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Muddy (Marshtomp) - lvl 17
Tweet (Taillow) - lvl 12
Buddy (Poocheyena) - lvl 14
Iggy (Zigzagoon) - lvl 10
Apple (Lotad) - lvl 10
Beldum - lvl 10
can't handle the power
so how many other people chose mudkip because that's all i've heard people pick so far.
My team AS OF THIS MOMENT is:
Rocky (Mudkip) lvl 11
Firefang (Poochyena) lvl 10
Morticia (Ralts) lvl 11
Beldum lvl 10
Taillow lvl 11
Seedot lvl 11
I'm thinking 'bout taking on Roxanne in a bit.
you may actually be a little overleveled for roxxane xD i think her strongest here is only level 12
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 22, 2014, 02:30:29 PMyou may actually be a little overleveled for roxxane xD i think her strongest here is only level 12
Oh, I guess I better skip to Brawly, then, huh? lol.
...also, Slow, I wanted to comment on your Facebook post "More like Orgasm Ruby," but I really don't know how well that would have gone...sometimes Facebook likes to show your family statuses that you comment on.
Not to mention starter type advantage = faceroll win for early gym leaders
Quote from: FierceDeity on November 22, 2014, 02:35:32 PMNot to mention starter type advantage = faceroll win for early gym leaders
any type advantage at all = faceroll win for all gym leaders
True
Beldum, you little shit, you're only level 11. Listen to me, please.
"YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH BADGES TO TRAIN ME NERD"
-Shiny Beldum, 2014
Quote from: Kman96 on November 22, 2014, 02:32:42 PMOh, I guess I better skip to Brawly, then, huh? lol.
...also, Slow, I wanted to comment on your Facebook post "More like Orgasm Ruby," but I really don't know how well that would have gone...sometimes Facebook likes to show your family statuses that you comment on.
DO IT
Also I love the name Ace for Swellow since the joke is that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is a Swellow gijinka
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 22, 2014, 02:45:04 PMDO IT
Also I love the name Ace for Swellow since the joke is that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is a Swellow gijinka
omg i actually never thought of that but it's so freakin perfect
Just learned my parents are getting this for Christmas for me. Now I can't go and buy it myself now!
#firstworldprobs
#spoiledrotten
Order still not here.
Called Amazon. Cancelled OR so I can get it on the eShop. I'll wait for AS since I got 25% off. I did get a free month of Prime though
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 22, 2014, 02:46:17 PMomg i actually never thought of that but it's so freakin perfect
Ikr
I mean it's also impossible because Phoenix is older than Swellow by a few years but yeah
wait really
when was phoenix wright released
double post because
Only open if you don't care or you're past Victory Road
OMG WALLY GETS HIS OWN RIVAL BATTLE MUSIC AND IT IS LITERALLY THE COOLEST THING I'VE HEARD YET
edit: AND THE BATTLE SCENE IS COMPLETELY NEW AS WELL OMFG I CAN'T EVEN
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 22, 2014, 04:35:49 PMOnly open if you don't care or you're past Victory Road
OMG WALLY GETS HIS OWN RIVAL BATTLE MUSIC AND IT IS LITERALLY THE COOLEST THING I'VE HEARD YET
edit: AND THE BATTLE SCENE IS COMPLETELY NEW AS WELL OMFG I CAN'T EVEN
idgaf about Pokéspoilers
I did notice that he had his own introductory themes hen I met him in Petalburg City. I suppose it only makes sense.
Quote from: Kman96 on November 22, 2014, 05:33:59 PMidgaf about Pokéspoilers
I did notice that he had his own introductory themes hen I met him in Petalburg City. I suppose it only makes sense.
Well, here ya go then!
Also, for anyone who wants to listen to the whole soundtrack, here's a playlist of the whole thing. (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcEun0ol29M1JsgGVnt5DUpSPwaql_aiC)
EDIT: turns out that's actually stuff from the demo. He has everything separated out into playlists. here's the list of lists (https://www.youtube.com/user/PkmnBWremix/playlists)
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 22, 2014, 04:30:23 PMwait really
when was phoenix wright released
Ace Attorney for GBA first released in 2001 in Japan, but didn't make it to the U.S. until the Nintendo DS remake of 2005. /probably irrelevant now but interesting
oh. i actually didn't know that. neat!
Quote from: Kman96 on November 22, 2014, 02:41:15 PMBeldum, you little shit, you're only level 11. Listen to me, please.
ikr, I was busy overlevelling my team while screwing off with DexNav before even fighting first gym leader and then it's just loafing left and right
Speaking of Wally, I guess I never realized how amusing his situation was before. You show up and his parents are all 'yea that little shit has been a problem forever, but we're just gonna get rid of him by sending him to some relatives now', then making the side comment of 'i dont even know where he is now' after sending the kid running off alone
^ah that's actually exactly the same deal as the original hahaha
Short story: went to work, after work looked for pokemanz and only saw ruby, so I asked a buddy of mine if we had any in the back and it turned out there was one sapphire left, lying there on the floor. So I just walked into the store and bought it, no need to wait around for Amazon or anything :D
Before I get into the nitty gritty of how bad this remake is and asking nintendo what they were thinking ruining a perfect game like that I'd just like to say I really enjoy what they've done to it. The opening with you playing Pokemon in the moving truck almost broke my heart. The redone music is fantastic and I can't get enough of it.
Pros: 3d is great
Script is almost exactly the same with a few modernizations
Sound effects such as pressing a are the same, helps keep originality
The music guyzz
Cons:
Wild Pokemon seem weaker
Mudkip had water gun
Doesn't appear to be a way to swap moves around during battle
Overall the cons are pretty minimal and I'm enjoying playing my favorite childhood game in 3d. Of course this may change after I've gotten further, I'm still training navi(mudkip) before battling my rival.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 23, 2014, 07:57:52 AMBefore I get into the nitty gritty of how bad this remake is and asking nintendo what they were thinking ruining a perfect game like that
>implies that game is shit
>seriously nitpicky and minimal cons
do u work for ign #TooMuchWater
Yeah I'm really confused as to why you started out with that nocturne, everything else you said kind of goes against the "bad remake" and "ruining a perfect game" ideas haha
They did a lovely job with Meteor Falls. It looks gorgeous and the remaster is SO nice.
@Nocturne I have no idea how "Mudkip had Water Gun" is a con and all of your comments seem to use that wonderful logic "it's different so it's bad"
Quote from: Nebbles on November 23, 2014, 01:46:34 PMThey did a lovely job with Meteor Falls. It looks gorgeous and the remaster is SO nice.
^ there are a lot of other places that look just as fantastic
DELTA EPISODE ONLY
So, I finished the Delta Episode today. It was really short, and it was a lot of just running around from place to place and battling Team Aqua, but all in all I feel like it was pretty well put together.
Also, this is something that has bothered me since X and Y, but why don't they make those little animations for Mega Evolution trainers like they do for your character? Most of the trainers with Key Stones have full 3D models (the only one that I remember not having one was Diantha), so it should be possible. I think it would be a neat touch to the game, and it's a little disappointing that they couldn't add that little extra detail :(
What
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8384396800/hC66DB009/)
Quote from: FierceDeity on November 23, 2014, 01:04:16 PMYeah I'm really confused as to why you started out with that nocturne, everything else you said kind of goes against the "bad remake" and "ruining a perfect game" ideas haha
I was pretty sure 90% of people were certain I'd hate the game so I said that because I was 90% sure that those 90% wouldn't even read what I said.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 23, 2014, 12:43:38 PM>implies that game is shit
>seriously nitpicky and minimal cons
do u work for ign #TooMuchWater
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 23, 2014, 01:47:28 PM@Nocturne I have no idea how "Mudkip had Water Gun" is a con and all of your comments seem to use that wonderful logic "it's different so it's bad"
You see? Y they so prejudiced?
Also slow mudkip having water gun probably means that treecko has absorb, which wouldn't be fun if you just rushed to your rival battle.
And jeez how are you guys already done with the game I've only had time to play for like an hour
EDIT: Slow and Knight maybe you should just actually read what I said lol
I did read what you said but my mind blocked it out as a defense mechanism due to the absence of any form of stream-of-consciousness logic. You sit there and say it's bad, then you say it has good things, then you still say it's bad.
Also, the rival doesn't even use the type trumping move in your first rival battle >.< i've done that battle twice already so i know. And anyway, you get that Poochyena with the fang move and it won't matter for a while anyway.
I read your entire post Nocturne but none of it made sense to me. ;o
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 23, 2014, 09:08:02 PMI read your entire post Nocturne but none of it made sense to me. ;o
Well basically what happened was you said I said it's different so it's bad, when actually the game was kept almost entirely the same ::)
Also K-night accused me of being nitpicky when all he did was nitpick my post.
Just look at it like this:
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 23, 2014, 07:57:52 AMShort story: went to work, after work looked for pokemanz and only saw ruby, so I asked a buddy of mine if we had any in the back and it turned out there was one sapphire left, lying there on the floor. So I just walked into the store and bought it, no need to wait around for Amazon or anything :D
I really enjoy what they've done to it. The opening with you playing Pokemon in the moving truck almost broke my heart. The redone music is fantastic and I can't get enough of it.
Pros: 3d is great
Script is almost exactly the same with a few modernizations
Sound effects such as pressing a are the same, helps keep originality
The music guyzz
Cons:
Wild Pokemon seem weaker
Mudkip had water gun
Doesn't appear to be a way to swap moves around during battle
Overall the cons are pretty minimal and I'm enjoying playing my favorite childhood game in 3d. Of course this may change after I've gotten further, I'm still training navi(mudkip) before battling my rival.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 23, 2014, 12:43:38 PM>seriously nitpicky and minimal cons
;D
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 23, 2014, 12:43:38 PMdo u work for ign #TooMuchWater
>purposely gets sapphire
>starts mudkip
>is accused of hating his favorite type
Sir you have wounded me!
Forget it. Neither of us can apparently get you to understand how you don't have any flow of logic, so let's just drop it.
ANYWAY, I've had a lot of fun with the game so far. I seriously love the flying mechanic, and the fact that you can just land pretty much anywhere even with regular Fly is fantastic if you're trying to do something quickly in a faraway route.
Also, the Berry Master's garden is ridiculously improved from the originals. I seriously reccomend using that frequently.
Really? Sweet! I can use those to make amazing berries for contests now.
So how does one do all this online kaboom jazz with all yall
I still don't like gen 3.
At least the graphics are nice. And the remixes are alright.
I'm still meh on this. Somehow it just feels different from the originals. I definitely recall the originals being harder.
I really hope they bring back the battle frontier from Emerald... it was so much better!
The music is kinda meh too.
i want oras :c
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 24, 2014, 10:43:28 PMNo.
I have to agree. There are so many fantastic tracks on this OST that it's impossible for me to pick a favorite.
I love the OST. It's fantastic.
The music is good, but I do have reservations over the entire collection. However, I kinda screwed myself over in that aspect...
If anyone remembers my Alyos project (which I would still like to tackle at some point), which was to turn Alaska into a Pokémon region, I went ahead and chose specific songs from the games to be that location's music because I felt like it. Many of those songs were from Ruby and Sapphire, so I've listened to some of those songs dozens of times over, and just NOT hearing them the way I had for time and time again made me feel a little sad. I listen to the songs as I play through the game, and the tones and styles of the songs don't match up with where I had aligned them in the locations, so it's throwing me off. I'm sure that if I hadn't done that, I would be absolutely in love with the soundtrack!
tl;dr Alyos fucked up my ORAS music experience.
Please don't use the above paragraph to start any argument - I love the game just as much as you guys, but I spoiled my own enjoyment of the music. Oops.
I think the music is meh too. NOT the compositions, they're the best things ever - the arrangements aren't all that good - the remixes, basically. Comparing them to the originals I find them very disappointing.
well you're wrong and i hate you
I love the music while you're in town- huge improvement to me. Routes aren't as amazing as the cities are but they're still awesome :)
Do yourself a favor and talk to all the NPCs on the third floor of Mauville City
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 26, 2014, 07:17:23 AMDo yourself a favor and talk to all the NPCs on the third floor of Mauville City
I'm not there yet ;_;
I just got to dewford
I wasn't talking to you specifically. I meant everyone since for whatever reason most people don't talk to Pokémon NPCs
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 26, 2014, 08:31:18 AMI wasn't talking to you specifically. I meant everyone since for whatever reason most people don't talk to Pokémon NPCs
well you said yourself... :/ oh well I'll keep it in mind :P
I def spend tons of time running around and talking to every NPC and checking every sign even if I already knew what it was going to say \ o /
Also Mauville city is super cool. They also made Flannery rather amusing (though I'm not that far, I just watched over Ruto's shoulder :P )
I LOVED Flannery and all the other personalities they gave the characters. I actually care about my rival now because he keeps making silly faces that reflect what he is saying
I LOVE what they did with Mauville. And yes - the rival has so much personality now! It's awesome!
SO HAPPY THEY KEPT FLANNERY'S DIALOGUE THE SAME. The dialogue seems to be exceptionally well written in this remake for whatever reason. I find myself enjoying the writing of Team Magma and Team Aqua especially.
It's interesting to see how detailed the translations and dialogue have become in the last 20 years. Looking back on Red and Blue, I'm surprised I didn't have a fit over how bad everything sounded. Lol
I've battled with my crush a few times and I beat him today B) but not the way I'd like to
Ayyyyyy
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 27, 2014, 09:31:27 AMI've battled with my crush a few times and I beat him today B) but not the way I'd like to
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 27, 2014, 08:24:31 AMIt's interesting to see how detailed the translations and dialogue have become in the last 20 years. Looking back on Red and Blue, I'm surprised I didn't have a fit over how bad everything sounded. Lol
Games didn't need awesome story telling back in the day. The Pokemon series adapted to what gaming trends are atm, and I don't think they could afford having a game with dialogues à la Red/Blue. Also translating is a tough job. I don't think Red/Blue sounded that terrible.
Quote from: Roz~ on November 27, 2014, 09:03:39 PMGames didn't need awesome story telling back in the day. The Pokemon series adapted to what gaming trends are atm, and I don't think they could afford having a game with dialogues à la Red/Blue. Also translating is a tough job. I don't think Red/Blue sounded that terrible.
Red and blue actually had a pretty cool plot behind them that just wasn't brought to the front.
Something about a great pokemon war?
that was x and y
It's an unconfirmed fan theory for the universe as a whole that was further supported by the events of X and Y.
ORAS came out today, and I went and bought it between classes!:D can't wait to start playing it!
So I have a level 22 zubat and a level 15 electrike I'm not sure which one I should keep
Keep the Zubat, it'll evolve into Golbat soon and Crobat is the best.
no keep the electrike cuz you can get its mega stone like right after you get the bike
why not both
true
WHY IS COBALION IMPOSSIBLE TO CATCH FFS
Catch rate: 3
Okay so my brother popped my cartridge out and I don't think I have the level 22 zubat anymore
Electrike it is
I still have my Electrike (Manectric) on my main team so its probably for the best
It was so hard to pick a team in this game because I need to keep the legendaries and my starter. That only left three open spots though :/
My team:
Navi(Marshtomp)-level 20
Fi(Kirlia)-level 20
Tatl(Linoone)-level 20
Ceila(Ninjask)-level 20
Shedinja(going to be Midna)-level 20
Ezlo(Electrike)-Level 15
By the way my trainer name is Link...
I forgot what game I was playing
A+
I named my Mudkip: Mowgli.
I named my Treecko C because I accidentally hit the enter button instead of the delete button ;_;
I'm not liking the lack of Fire and Electric types :x Have to wait forever to catch a Magnemite and none of the fire types besides the starter are that appealing...
Not that I could have expected them to fix this but ehhh
On my way to the 6th gym now, the redesigned areas are quite nice. Also again the AreaNav is so freaking cool with the trainer and secret base and berry trackers
My team so far (I'm just past second gym):
Geodude Lv. 19
Kadabra Lv. 19
that's it...
I also have my Torchic (lv. 12), and a lv. 19 Makuhita (the one you get from Darrell by the first gym), but I'm not gonna use either of those.
Some lil shit on the PSS challenged my team with a Swampert and five legendary Pokémon including Primal Kyogre and proceeded to use all six of them in the match?? How does that give anyone joy to win like that XD
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 29, 2014, 08:01:23 AMSome lil shit on the PSS challenged my team with a Swampert and five legendary Pokémon including Primal Kyogre and proceeded to use all six of them in the match?? How does that give anyone joy to win like that XD
ikr
like 80% of the people on that have the exact same pokemon and here I am with 6 level 20's
I actually won one
Don't the levels scale to 50?
Also that's why I usually don't bother with random PSS challenges.
Ahh Smogon's Ubers is now officially a tier(so not a banlist for OU unlike before) with having to ban Mega-Rayquaza.
New tier called Anything Goes (AG) was invented, which has no other rules except the Endless Battle Clause(Leppa Berry, Heal Pulse, and Harvest/Recycle).
Have fun Smogon-haters, go enjoy what (competitive) pokemon battling would be like if it were for no balancing
Quote from: Waddle Bro on November 29, 2014, 04:14:33 PMAhh Smogon's Ubers is now officially a tier(so not a banlist for OU unlike before) with having to ban Mega-Rayquaza.
New tier called Anything Goes (AG) was invented, which has no other rules except the Endless Battle Clause(Leppa Berry, Heal Pulse, and Harvest/Recycle).
Have fun Smogon-haters, go enjoy what (competitive) pokemon battling would be like if it were for no balancing
Considering that Ubers with Mega-Rayquaza was pretty much just a battle to see who could set up Rayquaza first, that's probably a necessary change.
I wouldn't go that far, it wasn't like a game would be over in less than 10 turns.
95% of the teams were hyper-offensive so hazard/screens/memento lead and proceed with set-up sweepers such as SD Life Orb MegaRay, SD+Rock Polish Primal Groudon or SD Ekiller-Arceus.
The strategy to deal with it was to wear down/cripple the other person's MegaRay with Stealth Rocks and Klefki's Thunder Wave. Or keep it in check with an Extremekiller or a Ditto after a Dragon's Ascent with the defense-drops(you need fodders tho).
Quote from: Waddle Bro on November 29, 2014, 04:59:58 PMI wouldn't go that far, it wasn't like a game would be over in less than 10 turns.
95% of the teams were hyper-offensive so hazard/screens/memento lead and proceed with set-up sweepers such as SD Life Orb MegaRay, SD+Rock Polish Primal Groudon or SD Ekiller-Arceus.
The strategy to deal with it was to wear down/cripple the other person's MegaRay with Stealth Rocks and Klefki's Thunder Wave. Or keep it in check with an Extremekiller or a Ditto after a Dragon's Ascent with the defense-drops(you need fodders tho).
What I said was just that in a nutshell. :P
It kinda wasn't, because you implied just setting up a Swords Dance with MegaRay would guarantee you the game
Quote from: Waddle Bro on November 29, 2014, 05:29:44 PMIt kinda wasn't, because you implied just setting up a Swords Dance with MegaRay would guarantee you the game
Not really.
Mega Ray is broken. Das all.
So, now that Ubers is actually a tier, is Mega Rayquaza technically the only "banned" Pokemon?
So far yes, only Mega Ray is banned I believe.
inb4 my new children's book "If you give an Uber a mega..."
I thought all megas were broken?
Some Megas suck actually.
oh ok
It's because they lose their item slot to their Mega Stone and sometimes they're given worse abilities.
Oh right the item thing. Makes sense.
Anyone wanna battle or trade anything?
I have level 20's with 2 gym badges
From what I understand, Mega Alakazam and Mega Garchomp are the two megas that are worse off than their original counterparts, right?
Quote from: Yugi on November 29, 2014, 07:19:54 PMFrom what I understand, Mega Alakazam and Mega Garchomp are the two megas that are worse off than their original counterparts, right?
imo Slowbro, Alakazam, Garchomp, Latios/Latias, and to some degree Steelix and Audino really lost their greatest charms by loosing their item slot and/or getting a different ability. That's just me though.
Past third gym so here's an update on my team - I now have:
1. Kadabra lv 28, synchronize, no item; psybeam, teleport, miracle eye, reflect.
2. Graveler lv 28, sturdy, hard rock; smack down, rock polish, rollout, magnitude.
3. Machoke lv 28, no guard, expert belt; low sweep, knock off*, close combat*, fire punch*.
4. ---
5. ---
6. ---
*I've already done some breeding :3 It has Brave.
For the final team I'm gonna have a Starmie as surfer&SpAtk'er, most likely a Dusclops for the kinda stuff you do with a Dusclops, and maybe I'll use Dodrio as flyer&Atk'er, but I'm very unsure about that.
I'm currently going through and collecting every mega stone, then trying to find the Pokemon it goes to and then putting them together. Since my legend hunt is on hold for whatever reason, I figured that this was the next best thing.
Also, I finally finished all of the contests! The Clever Master Rank was probably the toughest, since that was the only one I had to do multiple times.
Quote from: Yugi on November 29, 2014, 07:19:54 PMFrom what I understand, Mega Alakazam and Mega Garchomp are the two megas that are worse off than their original counterparts, right?
They aren't worse, I'd run Mega Alakazam over regular Alakazam any day if I could(not saying it's the best Mega).
And back in the early days of Pokebank OU, I
absolutely crushed the ladder with a team featuring a mixed Mega Garchomp, pretty sure Roz remembers that team. One of my favourite and best teams when it comes to my win-loss ratio. It's one of the most underrated Megas.
Game Freak doesn't intend to make Mega Evolutions worse xD
so who wants to give me monies to get some pokebank action up in here
pls i poor
so you don't have bank
for poke bank
oh wait i just remembered its only 5 bucks
*goes to walmart and buys 20 dollar eshop card*
i'm good for four years guys don't worry this shit will get me through college
Guys I'm leaving my 3DS at home for the next three weeks (until Christmas break) so I don't distract myself during finals preps. I'm going to miss my baby.
Ugh, this was a scholastically-unproductive weekend, but it was so worth it to spend it with my family. I'll just have to uber suffer through the next three weeks.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on November 30, 2014, 04:01:13 AMThey aren't worse, I'd run Mega Alakazam over regular Alakazam any day if I could(not saying it's the best Mega).
And back in the early days of Pokebank OU, I absolutely crushed the ladder with a team featuring a mixed Mega Garchomp, pretty sure Roz remembers that team. One of my favourite and best teams when it comes to my win-loss ratio. It's one of the most underrated Megas.
Game Freak doesn't intend to make Mega Evolutions worse xD
Yeah I remember that team, it was really fun to use :D
Man, I guess it's... TIME TO COLLECT ALL 719 OF 'EM AGAIN!!
Also, I've just realised what I am when it comes to Pokemon; a collector! To create a team consisting of super-strong Pokemon (not tactical at all) and to catch every Pokemon there is every time there's a new game, that is my goal. :D
So I just caught Kyogre, and turns out I caught a 31/x/24/31/31/31 Modest one. Well that's nice.
...damn, that's incredibly lucky. Nice catch.
Pokéballs are expensive
how
once i hit 100k i never went below money-wise :P
I buy 99 of everything.
It's a bit obsessive-compulsive.
i actually buy 100 of everything because 99 isn't enough lol
I buy 10 poke balls at a time and get a zigzagoon with pickup so I don't have to worry about actually buying stuff lol.
As for mega stones I found an alakazamite and threw it away because I couldn't use it.
are you serious
you only get one of those per game
what the hell is wrong with you
Will I actually need it for anything?
Nope, it was a good call throwing it away.
i'm so
what the hell nocturne XD you didn't even check to see if anyone else wanted that incredibly rare item
I mean I'm p sure we all found it but still
granted it is pretty easy to find but like people spend hours trying to find all the mega stones lol you just take one and throw it away like it's nothing xD
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 30, 2014, 08:09:43 PMI buy 10 poke balls at a time and get a zigzagoon with pickup so I don't have to worry about actually buying stuff lol.
As for mega stones I found an alakazamite and threw it away because I couldn't use it.
are you fucking serious
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on November 30, 2014, 08:09:43 PMI buy 10 poke balls at a time and get a zigzagoon with pickup so I don't have to worry about actually buying stuff lol.
As for mega stones I found an alakazamite and threw it away because I couldn't use it.
nocturne do you know what a bag is for
do you
do
I realize you haven't played Pokemon in a while but Bags have had unlimited space since Diamond and Pearl like it wasn't causing you any harm to keep it XD
I mean really I don't need it, it just makes more clutter in this strange bag system that's already really cluttered for some reason
...
If you ever get an Alakazam, it will be very disappointed in you. :P
using bags are so hard oh no
It's not incredibly hard to use, only a bit, but like would it have killed them to show how many of something you have next to it
I think not
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on December 01, 2014, 04:03:46 AM...
If you ever get an Alakazam, it will be very disappointed in you. :P
pretty big if, considering a) I probably won't and b) I wouldn't have used the mega evolution anyway.
why are we making fun of him for throwing away alakazam's mega stone? isn't that better for us? ;)
Quote from: Dude on December 01, 2014, 07:29:34 AMwhy are we making fun of him for throwing away alakazam's mega stone? isn't that better for us? ;)
We're not making fun of him though we just don't understand why he'd do it because even though there's no reason not to there's no reason to either so I guess majority rules or something?
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 01, 2014, 07:31:31 AMWe're not making fun of him though we just don't understand why he'd do it because even though there's no reason not to there's no reason to either so I guess majority rules or something?
why are you talking about yourself in the third person
Omg so I'm in Mossdeep City. Lilycove City's music arrangement is SO INCREDIBLE. Between that and all the incredible battle music this is a contender for my favorite Pokémon soundtrack ever.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 01, 2014, 07:39:22 AMwhy are you talking about yourself in the third person
why are you talking to him in the third person
Also guys who is Lisia and why is an 8 year old hitting on me ._.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 01, 2014, 07:41:39 AMOmg so I'm in Mossdeep City. Lilycove City's music arrangement is SO INCREDIBLE. Between that and all the incredible battle music this is a contender for my favorite Pokémon soundtrack ever.
Soundtrack's my favorite part of the remakes lol
I adore Lisia tbh I'm glad they have a Contest Spectacular idol person.
Also is it just me or does Wally have a hardcore crush on the protag
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 01, 2014, 07:39:22 AMwhy are you talking about yourself in the third person
Because he's a ⑨.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 01, 2014, 07:42:24 AMwhy are you talking to him in the third person
actually i'm talking to you in the second person
im confused now
Quote from: zoroark1264 on December 01, 2014, 07:59:31 AMim confused now
1. First person point of view involves the use of either of the two pronouns "I" and "we".
2. Second person point of view employs the pronoun "you".
3. Third person point of view uses pronouns like "he", "she", "it", "they" or a name.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 01, 2014, 07:41:39 AMOmg so I'm in Mossdeep City. Lilycove City's music arrangement is SO INCREDIBLE. Between that and all the incredible battle music this is a contender for my favorite Pokémon soundtrack ever.
That's great! I've heard from countless people that Lilycove's music is shit-house now... I haven't gotten there yet, but knowing that you like it means it's bound to be good! :D
The track that has really stood out to me so far is the Mt. Pyre peak, that one is super neat.
I wouldn't say any of the others are bad, but a lot of them are just 'adequate' to the point where I see them as background music and not much else. I'm sure there are others I liked though and am forgetting about now :P
For me (so far!) Mt. Chimney and VS Archie/Maxie, a couple of the very few pieces that actually have been properly re-arranged, has had the greatest remixes.
I thought Steven was super old
lolnope
There is a *cough* bit of an age gap
Nope, he's in his 20s I believe. His gray hair is just a hereditary thing I guess
Mr. Stone, Steven's father, is supposed to be older, but Steven himself is likely in his 20s and I don't imagine could be much older than 30.
my legend hunt continues today. so far i've managed to catch Terrakion and i've encountered Cresselia, but am still attempting capture.
>1 HP and asleep
>throws Ultra Ball
>breaks free immediately
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQznkg9il.jpg&hash=68ec9589b9d5b5de8650e1680fe9c7a65470243d)
neat
you're in slateport
Man, the background for the Primal Kyogre fight is pretty.
^I was just thinking the same about Primal Groudon last night :D I caught it in a Poke Ball
I fished up a Feebas on the second tile I tried :D
Now I have a ton due to the dexnav. Anyone want? Hahaha
I have a Mawile ite and an Aggron ite does anybody want them before I throw them away?
and yea ruto I'd like a feebas
Quote from: Ruto on December 03, 2014, 12:51:41 PMI fished up a Feebas on the second tile I tried :D
Now I have a ton due to the dexnav. Anyone want? Hahaha
YES!
Quote from: Ruto on December 03, 2014, 12:51:41 PMI fished up a Feebas on the second tile I tried :D
Now I have a ton due to the dexnav. Anyone want? Hahaha
I have a crapton too!!
They don't really have it by tile like they did in RSE. I managed to get a 3 31 IV Feebas with DexNav.
That's news to me xDD
How does dexnav work with fishing, or can Feebas just appear there like a normal Pokemon?
Quote from: Nebbles on December 03, 2014, 02:25:22 PMHow does dexnav work with fishing, or can Feebas just appear there like a normal Pokemon?
It appears like if you're surfing. I managed to catch one with an Old Rod and then you can search for it..
be careful, the better it's IVs the more it moves and is quicker to disappear!
I caught some with dragon pulse!
It's so much easier to pm friend codes on facebook, etc...
You can now add friend codes to your NSM profile (and other gamertags too)
Gotcha. I'll start the perfect Feebas hunt soon!
sometime soon, once I've finished getting all the legendaries that are exclusive to AS, would somebody with OR be willing to trade with me? there are apparently certain legendaries that you can only get if you have both version exclusives in your party.
I just beat my dad :9 on to the weather institute now!
Quote from: Jon on December 06, 2014, 09:36:14 PMI just beat my dad
Reverse child abuse is a serious problem in the pokemon world
Quote from: FierceDeity on December 06, 2014, 11:45:22 PMReverse child abuse is a serious problem in the pokemon world
I read it like that too... lol
So who wants to battle me
I will battle you when I have my 3ds, my pokemanz are level 30ish I think
Okay fab! I'm at work for like 5 more hours tho lol
from interview with Masuda about ORAS (https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2olmtb/interview_with_masuda_on_oras_and_why_there_is_no/):
QuoteQ:We noticed ORAS had a lower difficulty level compared to previous Pokemon games. What bought you to this decision? Any chance that future games will have the possibility to adjust difficulty level as seen in Black and White 2?
A:What? How come you've already played the games? hearty laughter [the games were supposed to come out in Italy the day after the interview] We created a "balanced" game that was suited for our time and age, where everyone is very busy and young people have various means of entertainment. Using smartphones and other devices they can access a great number of games, so the time they dedicate to a single game is less than in the past. The player can choose to keep on playing after the main story and continue to the post-game, where the difficulty rises and there are much more difficult Trainers and challenges to overcome.
Q:Why wasn't the Battle Frontier in the remakes?
A:This question is connected with my previous answer. We didn't put the BF in ORAS for this very reason. Interviewer's note: In short he means that they didn't include the BF because only a very small part of the players would have fully appreciated and made use of this feature; nowadays players get bored and frustrated more easily and they aren't interested in things that are so demanding/challenging.
Pretty disappointing that they're giving the excuse of "well kids these days wont play it so why bother". Honestly it sounds more along the lines of developer laziness. There's a lot of extra content in ORAS that is neat to have, but a lot of it does just feel like they're pasting as much existing content as possible from other games with all the Battle stuff being direct copies and legendaries just being thrown every which way :|
It really is sad.
I found that the Emerald Battle Frontier was both quite challenging and original.
I got my hopes up for the battle frontier :( i was thinking maybe it could even have some internet connectivity and we could have like NSM Battle Dome tournaments
it was really disappointing to see, tbh.
"wah we don't want a challenge" fucking really?? are people that much of pissbabies they can't handle a challenging thing in a video game that's also TOTALLY OPTIONAL?
i fucking hate people
I knew it seemed easier than it used to be
If you play without the Exp. Share the game is significantly harder than the originals. Also I respect Game Freak's decision to not spend a shitton of effort and recreate the Battle Frontier.
Yea I have a question about that thing why is it called the Exp. Share when it's actually the Exp. All from 1st gen?
Quote from: Nebbles on December 08, 2014, 04:23:35 AM"wah we don't want a challenge" fucking really?? are people that much of pissbabies they can't handle a challenging thing in a video game that's also TOTALLY OPTIONAL?
i fucking hate people
This so much. It's like these people aren't even playing the games. My brother with ORAS for example, has been watching playthroughs of every single city/route/area he's been to whilst playing himself - it's like he isn't even playing the game. All he's interested in is having a PC box full of hacked inn shinies and legendaries, and eventhough he also played Emerald he barely even knows what the Battle Frontier is, and uses the excuse "it's not a part of the main game" - this was also his excuse for not doing the Looker-missions on X&Y (where he also watched walkthroughs for EVERYTHING first (and since there wasn't a walkthrough for the looker missions, he didn't accept it as part of the game)), which just shows that to him, the game is just about encountering as few trainers as possible until you reach the Elite Four, and then all that's left to do is beating them over and over again with lv100 legendaries.
Makes me so pissed.
Not that it's any relevant, I'm just pissed about it as I recently found out, but he also stole my entire team from my Black 2 game over to his ORAS: lv100 Clafable, lv100 Houndoom, lv100 Galvantula, lv100 Qwilfish, lv100 Entei and lv100 Whimsicott.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 08, 2014, 06:06:55 AMIf you play without the Exp. Share the game is significantly harder than the originals.
This is not true at all - I turned it off the second I got it, and every pokemon on my team has been 10 levels over each gym leader - Since 2nd gym I haven't even lost half my health in a single battle (including gyms and rivals). The game is a lot easier than the originals.
Looks like I'll have my 3DS on wednesday.
yay.
@Jompa I don't know how far you are but the end game parts are definitely much more difficult than the originals.
Also it's fine to voice your frustrations about the game but respect that everyone likes to play it differently.
How old is your brother jompa
15, but it's like his brain is that of a 6 year old.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 08, 2014, 07:43:01 AM@Jompa I don't know how far you are but the end game parts are definitely much more difficult than the originals.
Also it's fine to voice your frustrations about the game but respect that everyone likes to play it differently.
well i played through alpha sapphire twice and am going through omega ruby right now and I can honestly say that it's not any more difficult than the originals. this fact is made even more apparent by the fact that i was able to get 4 mega evolutions on my team before the elite four without any trouble whatsoever. i at least used to have a little challenge with the originals, but i went through two whole playthroughs without ever wiping out. i will agree that there are some parts that are "somewhat challenging" but compared to the rest of the game that isn't saying a whole lot.
Even without exp-all I haven't had the need to do even the slightest bit of level grinding, which was pretty necessary sometimes back in the first three generations. Mega-stones practically grow on trees, encountering good pokemon is super-easy, the trainers use even more no-effect moves than they did in RSE (which already was pretty insane)... such an easy game - you can barely feel like you've accomplished something anymore. That's ofc just my opinion.
idk I feel like the battle AI is smarter than it used to be
shedinja is practically useless lol
the majority of the 'difficulty' I've seen is really just some strokes of really bad luck (happening to be paralyzed first turn and then cant move due to paralysis and then critical hit next turn gg me)
But obviously it's improbable and as stated entirely due to luck in those situations. The game is certainly easier than the originals given that they've added so many more methods to get nicer stats or train faster, yet the difficulty never seems to scale to those changes. As in XY I can steamroll every gym without ever healing my party and usually just using one or two pokemon, keeping exp share off ~.~
What I really don't understand is why they would make it so much easier to deal with breeding and ev training and even finding high IV pokemon yet remove the majority of the content where you would really utilize that advantage.
I would point out that we should talk about more positive things, like how gorgeous the region looks, how great the dialogue is, how the online features still work great, how well-written the dialogue is, or how marvelous the character designs are.
But then Kefka or someone else would find something to complain about in those things, so just go back to being negative I guess.
I agree all that is good, but I have every right to be angry at the lack of a Battle Frontier. What the fuck am I supposed to do with all these Pokemon I bothered to IV breed and EV train? Hmmm?
Quote from: Nebbles on December 08, 2014, 12:56:45 PMI agree all that is good, but I have every right to be angry at the lack of a Battle Frontier. What the fuck am I supposed to do with all these Pokemon I bothered to IV breed and EV train? Hmmm?
Battle people online? That's the best part about it!
But that's my only option other than the very okay Battle Maison. Just because "oh some people find it hard" isn't an excuse to cut out a really fun post game thing to do.
Quote from: blueflower999 on December 08, 2014, 12:42:15 PMI would point out that we should talk about more positive things, like how gorgeous the region looks, how great the dialogue is, how the online features still work great, how well-written the dialogue is, or how marvelous the character designs are.
But then Kefka or someone else would find something to complain about in those things, so just go back to being negative I guess.
There's a difference between complacency and simple positivity. Of course there are nice things about the game, but there are many things wrong with it. The mindset of 'glorious masuda would never do anything wrong' only works against the progression of the genre. If you bothered to think about previous posts in the thread you would see plenty of positivity by many people.
Also I dunno about this whole 'well-written dialogue' thing. It reeks of the same godawful corny and naive optimism that XY also shoved down your throat. The background lore to Sea Mauville was the most interesting and 'real' story in the game.
flannery was a huge joke in the BEST possible way though
It just baffles me they want their games to be so easy. Christ, Pokemon is fun and all, but I want my goddamn challenging aspect back.
Play some zelda :P *elbow*
...uh, I DO play Zelda games.
I'm just speaking in terms of Pokemon games. These are not meant to be ridiculously easy games. They're supposed to offer at least some sense of challenge.
Agreed. I used to shudder every time I knew my rival was coming up or a Gym Leader who was super effective on my main Pokemon... Now I can destroy them without even blinking an eye, even though I'm not level grinding.
I blame Super Training for this too. Without that, it'd make the game a whole lot harder. I suppose not doing any of that until after the main story would make things a little more interesting. Still, if you want a challenge, add your own rules. Be creative. :P
I think the whole thing is relative.
Heck, judging by the reactions given just on this site, it hasn't been the same feeling for everyone.
Quote from: fingerz on December 08, 2014, 06:19:43 PMAgreed. I used to shudder every time I knew my rival was coming up or a Gym Leader who was super effective on my main Pokemon... Now I can destroy them without even blinking an eye, even though I'm not level grinding.
I blame Super Training for this too. Without that, it'd make the game a whole lot harder. I suppose not doing any of that until after the main story would make things a little more interesting. Still, if you want a challenge, add your own rules. Be creative. :P
But shouldn't the game be challenging enough on its own without me having to do it myself? What happened to challenge mode from BW2? Why didn't that stick?
Quote from: fingerz on December 08, 2014, 06:19:43 PMAgreed. I used to shudder every time I knew my rival was coming up or a Gym Leader who was super effective on my main Pokemon... Now I can destroy them without even blinking an eye, even though I'm not level grinding.
I blame Super Training for this too. Without that, it'd make the game a whole lot harder. I suppose not doing any of that until after the main story would make things a little more interesting. Still, if you want a challenge, add your own rules. Be creative. :P
I don't even know how super training works
I never super train tho
I hate super training. I had to do it for some shiny stones a few weeks ago and ahh it was hell. I much prefer horde battles for evs.
Quote from: Kman96 on December 08, 2014, 06:23:10 PMI think the whole thing is relative.
Heck, judging by the reactions given just on this site, it hasn't been the same feeling for everyone.
This?? Also I legitimately thought the dialogue was extremely well written! Not up to par with the writing of the Black and White saga, but much much better than the lame boring stuff everyone spews in X and Y.
Super training is literally cheating. If I ever decide I wanna go to hell, that'll be high up on the list of things to do to get there.
Challenge Mode was really disappointing, as raising CPUmons levels by a little bit wasn't really much more of a challenge. What I ultimately would hope is that they'd improve the AI/CPUs for the future Challenge Modes. That's why I like Battle Maison and Frontier, they offer much more of a challenge than any other people you battle in-game.
Quote from: Jompa on December 09, 2014, 06:13:13 AMSuper training is literally cheating. If I ever decide I wanna go to hell, that'll be high up on the list of things to do to get there.
Harsh O.o
Also I just found out that the "strongest trainer in the game" is Wally with pokemon only 2 levels higher than that of stevens, and only the second time you beat him, not the first.
What happened to the E4 level ups? Your rival with level 70 pokemon?
Online with my level 30ishes if anyone wants to battle
I would but mine are all level 38-40 now :( I don't think it would be very fair!
Do you have a secret base?
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 09, 2014, 10:02:15 AMWhat happened to the E4 level ups? Your rival with level 70 pokemon?
This never happened in Ruby and Sapphire. In Ruby and Sapphire, the highest level monster was Steven's Metagross (58) and you never fought your rival at a higher level than 34.
I believe they didnt start changing levels until FR/LG and they never bothered to implement that change in Emerald either. Of course later games would have that feature, but there's a lot of new features added in other gens that they decided not to implement in this remake for whatever reason. That whole pokemon world tournament thing from BW I see on the wiki sounds really neat and I wish they would have at least put something like that in the game ._. I would have been happy with *any* sort of large postgame battling feature that wasn't just copypaste maison really..
atm I am just taking the game slow being right before victory road (and having exams this week). Given that you can't even rematch gym leaders I don't want to burn through the rest of it so quickly lol
also cmaan jompa, I don't have the time to get all those fancy training items and run around to various horde battles, but just doing some easy spam minigames to EV train real fast is something I can get done quick
The Maison was so eh anyway, so I was hoping for at least the damn Battle Tower or something.
Well hopefully they won't keep rushing out yearly releases and we'll get something more fleshed out someday.... if I really think I want another generation that is ._.
This yearly release stuff is a bad idea imo, I can wait every 2-3 years for a Pokemon game if it means them being quality. Quality over quantity, seriously. I'd rather have a few releases over a decade than a decade of mediocre games.
Yeah, same here. They're pumping 'em out rather fast at the moment, which is a little over-the-top for GameFreak.
Y'know, I didn't like the storyline for BW2 that much (way too stereotypical for me), but the amount of features that game has was AMAZING!! If they brought back or implemented half the things they had in those games in the newer versions, they'd have people playing these games for AGES! :D
Pokemon franchise has always been a money-making behemoth for Nintendo. Between the merch, tons of spinoffs, tv/movies, it's not surprising to see them try to crank up the game releases to bring in even more. They're just going through similar things as many other developers that realize they *can* release every year and make very large and tasty sums, but perhaps compromising some quality ._.
They're going to find out eventually this idea is bad. I hope. ORAS isn't bad, of course, but it could stand to be better.
Just, dammit, gen 5 was so good and gen 6 has been... okay.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on December 09, 2014, 02:29:55 PMI believe they didnt start changing levels until FR/LG and they never bothered to implement that change in Emerald either. Of course later games would have that feature, but there's a lot of new features added in other gens that they decided not to implement in this remake for whatever reason. That whole pokemon world tournament thing from BW I see on the wiki sounds really neat and I wish they would have at least put something like that in the game ._. I would have been happy with *any* sort of large postgame battling feature that wasn't just copypaste maison really..
atm I am just taking the game slow being right before victory road (and having exams this week). Given that you can't even rematch gym leaders I don't want to burn through the rest of it so quickly lol
also cmaan jompa, I don't have the time to get all those fancy training items and run around to various horde battles, but just doing some easy spam minigames to EV train real fast is something I can get done quick
They did implement it in Emerald actually, though just with the Gym Leaders unless I'm mistaken. They all get new teams that are high levels and you can face them in double battles.
Quote from: Nebbles on December 09, 2014, 02:43:32 PMThis yearly release stuff is a bad idea imo, I can wait every 2-3 years for a Pokemon game if it means them being quality. Quality over quantity, seriously. I'd rather have a few releases over a decade than a decade of mediocre games.
If u seriously think XY/ORAS were "mediocre" by any stretch there's nothing I can do for u tbh
I liked ORAS. XY was very meh in my opinion, sorry.
Yea I was referring to E4 only. The games were not bad at all in their initial playthrough, but compared to many previous generations I also found the postgame to be quite mediocre. Yea I haven't reached the postgame in ORAS but I do know the extent of it compared to some other titles .-.
But yes, oh well. You have lower expectations than us and that is fine. Perhaps they will satisfy everyone in another release someday :D
Ah yes lower expectations. It's not like I actually thought the games were well-put together. I took 50+ hours just to get through the credits of Omega Ruby and I've enjoyed every minute of it so far, so I don't see the point in whining about what we don't have. Especially when these remakes give us much more content than the original games.
Even X and Y, which were my least favorite entries in a while, were amazing, incredible games. The setting, collection aspects, character designs, and ESPECIALLY the look and layout of the Kalos region was absolutely incredible, not to mention how amazing online Pokemon has become. So nah I think the games are awesome and I don't feel any desire to whine about really any of the game's features. The only reason you guys are so butthurt about the game is because you're looking at what you don't have rather than what you do, and you act like what you don't have is something that Game Freak is obligated to give us??? But whatever I'm done arguing, it's pretty clear some people just enjoy being negative about great games l o l
oh no, we have different opinions than yours! how terrible!
Maybe the games are easier now cuz you're not 10 anymore.
I know the first time I played RSE I didnt have a clue about natures etc. I didnt even know there was a difference between physical and special attacks!
I didn't know what the difference was between physical and special attacks until I started playing competitively about two years ago. ::)
Quote from: Nebbles on December 09, 2014, 05:27:16 PMoh no, we have different opinions than yours! how terrible!
did u even read what i said it has nothing to do with opinions
This is what I'm really trying to say:
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 09, 2014, 05:25:13 PMyou act like what you don't have is something that Game Freak is obligated to give us???
The "lack of post game in XY" as if XY weren't the longest, biggest Pokemon games that Game Freak has ever given us. Like sure they could have blocked off half the region for the end of the game to give the illusion of extra post game content but instead they made it a longer journey and made you feel accomplished by the end.
And the "lack of battle frontier" as if it was A) an easy thing to do, B) in Ruby and Sapphire, C) more than the battle tower and six rehashes of the battle tower
What on earth is different between the battle tower and the battle maison because I cannot notice any differences. Considering the original Ruby and Sapphire just gave us the Battle Tower and ORAS gives us the Maison, extra areas, and the Delta Episode, I don't understand what's to complain about, seriously.
Quote from: Jon on December 09, 2014, 05:36:11 PMMaybe the games are easier now cuz you're not 10 anymore.
I know the first time I played RSE I didnt have a clue about natures etc. I didnt even know there was a difference between physical and special attacks!
Looool in RSE that was back when physical/special was determined by type oh my gosh
Quote from: Nebbles on December 09, 2014, 05:27:16 PMoh no, we have different opinions than yours! how terrible!
^
Seriously slow, learn to accept that people won't love everything you love. If you don't understand why people in the world are critical of things that's fine, but there's no reason for you get mad at everyone for that ::)
@Jon this is probably true, but I'm more annoyed that they took out the more difficult content that comes later than that the game is easy :P
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 09, 2014, 05:39:04 PMdid u even read what he said it has nothing to do with opinions
^
Just forget it blue looool at least we're capable of enjoying the game
I'm done arguing here for real
Also I'm on the Delta Episode and this girl is such a cutie
Being satisfied with what we are seeing as a lesser amount or lower quality of content, yes that is an accurate case of 'lower expectations'.
I'm just not seeing this whole view of the game being this great gift we have to be thankful for and never criticize as valid, which is clearly contrary to you two. It is a product that I am critically evaluating. I'm sorry, but that is how it is and you'll have to deal with it because just ranting about how much we don't appreciate it therefore are complaining is irrelevant to the mindset that generates the complaints in the first place.
@Jon: Hahaha! I agree! A lot of games I play now don't match the difficulty level they used to be, but I reckon my age has something to do with it as well. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D proves the exact opposite, though... Jesus, Mirror Mode is bloody hard... XD
It's funny 'cause I've never played Ruby/Saphire before, just Emerald. I must say, the lack of both teams in the originals does bother me because I enjoyed taking them both down so much! Then again, they can't just make a single remake of Emerald. They've got the Delta Episode to cover that...
I did like the fact that HG/SS incorporated Crystal elements into its storyline too. That made me very happy. ^^
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on December 09, 2014, 05:47:43 PMBeing satisfied with what we are seeing as a lesser amount or lower quality of content, yes that is an accurate case of 'lower expectations'.
I'm just not seeing this whole view of the game being this great gift we have to be thankful for and never criticize as valid, which is clearly contrary to you two. It is a product that I am critically evaluating. I'm sorry, but that is how it is and you'll have to deal with it because just ranting about how much we don't appreciate it therefore are complaining is irrelevant to the mindset that generates the complaints in the first place.
Pretty much this. I still enjoyed ORAS, but there is room more improvement, and I'm leaving it as that.
I mean sheesh guys it's a fine remake and all, sure, they took out some content that was admittedly very disappointing, and sure, it's easier. Sure, it's got a few things wrong with it, we all know that. Let's just sit back and enjoy the amazing 3D, and being able to trade/battle instantly almost anywhere you go!
Oh yeah and Jon, age's got nothing to do with it. I play Emerald nonstop and it's way slightly harder than these ones
I do have to say that the losing animation of Maxie is the best thing ever and I love how they ever so slightly gave some more depth to characters with the battle animations.
like how Wally is even more of a huge loser now
also i had to make a gif so here it is
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhGeAFkm.gif&hash=628cebab42ef12a4a02af56e9ac35e37021947bb)
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 09, 2014, 05:44:24 PMAlso I'm on the Delta Episode and this girl is such a cutie
ZINNIA IS WAIFU 4 LAIFU
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on December 09, 2014, 07:30:23 PMlike how Wally is even more of a huge loser now
That slouch though
wally is precious and must be protected
I decided to see if my unevolved Pokemon (Treecko, Kirlia, Vulpix) around level 60 could do anything against the Elite Four, with only 2 that were EV trained. Yahhhh it wasn't so bad. I forgot to stock up on sodas, but still! It's definitely easier. I didn't go to Pacifidlog yet or visited any islands to leave stuff for post game.
I liked the little dialogue though. The "fire the laser" one in Team Aqua's base was pretty hilarious.
hey guys
do you want a youtube playlist of the entire ORAS OST?
no? well SCREW YOU I'M LINKING IT ANYWAY
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcEun0ol29M36hxHQ1Rd8LoLGhaOdPUnX
I have a swampertite and pigeotite, does anyone wants before I tosses
WHYYYYYY ARE YOU TOSSING YOUR STARTER'S MEGA STONE
I'll take both of them if it means you won't toss them
I honestly can't tell if he's being serious or trolling.
I sincerely hope for the latter.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 10, 2014, 04:41:12 PMWHYYYYYY ARE YOU TOSSING YOUR STARTER'S MEGA STONE
*cough* still won't use it *cough*
Quote from: blueflower999 on December 10, 2014, 05:23:44 PMI'll take both of them if it means you won't toss them
Don't you already have them?
Quote from: Dude on December 10, 2014, 06:33:46 PMI honestly can't tell if he's being serious or trolling.
I sincerely hope for the latter.
Dead serious. After playing the demo I decided I didn't wanna use em
have fun never winning an online match :P
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 10, 2014, 07:23:23 PMDon't you already have them?
No, I don't actually! But I'd like them. :D
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 10, 2014, 07:34:39 PMhave fun never winning an online match :P
He can always use different megas :D
but he said he wasn't going to use any megas at all roz D:
Not if he throws out every mega stone he gets.
i literally can't even begin to understand his logic
"oh a transformation that makes the pokemon better in pretty much every way? NOTHX NOT GENWUN ENUFF"
Quote from: blueflower999 on December 10, 2014, 07:35:25 PMNo, I don't actually! But I'd like them. :D
But isn't the pigeotite one that everyone gets
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 10, 2014, 07:49:21 PMi literally can't even begin to understand his logic
"oh a transformation that makes the pokemon better in pretty much every way? NOTHX"
fixed
There's a reason I use
shedinja, ninjask, manectric, and linoone on my team. And it's not because they're better in pretty much every way lol
you
you are joking, right
Quote from: Nebbles on December 10, 2014, 08:00:20 PMyou
you are joking, right
About the pigeotites or not feeling like using megas
no, the fact that you think that team could have a good shot at winning a legitimate battle
i mean, if you know gimmicks and can use them right, you have a chance...
Belly drum Linoone w/ ESpeed sweep?
i only read the last one and a half pages, but he hasn't said anything about playing competitively vs playing in game, so the latter is probably what he's doing.
Quote from: Roz~ on December 10, 2014, 08:35:24 PMBelly drum Linoone w/ ESpeed sweep?
hm true, forgot about that
Quote from: Jub3r7 on December 10, 2014, 08:42:30 PMi only read the last one and a half pages, but he hasn't said anything about playing competitively vs playing in game, so the latter is probably what he's doing.
I know, but Nebbles said he would never win a match or something, so I pointed out that Linoone can actually sweep. He could also have fun with Baton Pass shenanigans. Assuming he does play online/competitively ofc.
All I know is that for some reason my linoone is ridiculously tanky but for seemingly no reason
Oh and Swords Dance Focus sash ninjask is actually legit (or at least it used to be) I tried it on pokemon online and nobody saw it coming. Back when that stupid dark/grass type with prankster and taunt reigned supreme or whatever.
^Whimsicott?
And yeah I can see it work and upset people.
Yeah, your comment was cool, I was mostly thinking of
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 10, 2014, 07:34:39 PMhave fun never winning an online match :P
Quote from: Nebbles on December 10, 2014, 08:00:20 PMyou
you are joking, right
Quote from: Dude on December 10, 2014, 06:33:46 PMI honestly can't tell if he's being serious or trolling.
I sincerely hope for the latter.
Eh let him play the game how he wants I guess? It doesn't sound like he's planning on playing competivively. Personally I tend to just use the ones I like when I play and that includes such Pokémon as Spinda.
On the other hand I also feel like his logic here is coming from "I refuse to accept new Pokémon and mega evolution because it wasn't in the Pokémon games I used to play"
My in-game team is never a competitive based team at all, so eh I should take back what I said. I just play with favorites in my save files.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 10, 2014, 09:29:48 PMEh let him play the game how he wants I guess? It doesn't sound like he's planning on playing competivively. Personally I tend to just use the ones I like when I play and that includes such Pokémon as Spinda.
On the other hand I also feel like his logic here is coming from "I refuse to accept new Pokémon and mega evolution because it wasn't in the Pokémon games I used to play"
shh
I tried it and decided I wouldn't use it
that's all
The dexnav wasn't in the pokemon games I used to play and I like that just fine.
ish
I just don't see why you'd eliminate that possibility for yourself when it literally costs you nothing to keep them, save for maybe a tiny fraction of a second saved in searching through your bag.
So that they don't remain a possibility, duh.
Blue I'll trade the pigeotite and swampertite on some zigzagoons or something for a mawile and a baby of whatever starter you got, sound fair?
all this comp talk, anyone wanna battle? Maybe a multi battle idk!
I guess all you've gotta do if you want your stones back is pokebank your pokemon and just play through your game again.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 10, 2014, 09:59:51 PMSo that they don't remain a possibility, duh.
Blue I'll trade the pigeotite and swampertite on some zigzagoons or something for a mawile and a baby of whatever starter you got, sound fair?
..."don't remain a possibility"? do you have like, some personal vendetta against mega evolution?
Quote from: Jon on December 10, 2014, 10:34:11 PMall this comp talk, anyone wanna battle? Maybe a multi battle idk!
I guess all you've gotta do if you want your stones back is pokebank your pokemon and just play through your game again.
YO
multibattles are the shit. Especially when you play like an idiot to make your teammate lose <3
Quote from: Roz~ on December 10, 2014, 10:37:24 PMYO
multibattles are the shit. Especially when you play like an idiot to make your teammate lose <3
The best thing is when you take a trick room team and your ally takes fast sweepers.
i'd be down for a multi battle once break starts. i'll probably be heading home friday morning.
I usually play multibattles with friends a lot, but I've been pretty busy lately. Break starts tomorrow so I'd be down for it (unless I'm still busy during break)
I'd love to try a multibattle too. I'd be up for it.
I have my 3ds right now so when I get home I can trade with you blue :D
also apparently there's an ability called stall
which seems really dumb
Oh sweet I have a jolly zubat with the characteristic "Likes to thrash about". I'll be saving him for later ;)
I caught a Mawile for you. I'll have to breed a Treecko but we can certainly do the first trade if you want. :D
Hey blue I'm home now, how do I trade with you lol
First, you must spend a minimum of two hours with each zigzagoon, making sure that it feels loved, so that it knows it's not its fault you're abandoning it. Otherwise, you're leaving blue with some pokemon with serious psychological damage.
well now the only legendary that i don't have which appears in ORAS is Groudon :D and i think i have pretty much every mega evolution aside from diancie and mewtwo
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 12, 2014, 04:16:20 PMHey blue I'm home now, how do I trade with you lol
PM me and we can work out everything. :D
Oh yeah, is the one where I got the pigeotite different in every game then? Which mega stone did you get?
Everything is the same in both games as far as I can tell.
The only real differences are teams and legendaries as far as I can tell.
I was referring to mega stones but yeah.
I know I was just helping to affirm your statement lol
I'm bored so I'll breed some awsm Pokemon for people.
I can't guarantee abilities or shininess, but everything else I can do.
Why did I read all that :S I will get Alpha Sapphire on Christmas :O. Can't wait any longer!
Can I have an Impish squirtle with 31 Atk, Def, and SpD?
Do you have a squirtle to give me to start with?
...and just those 3? Not 5?
In my platinum yes ;_;
._.
OK, if anyone who actually knows how Pokemon works want me to breed for them, PM me.
Yooooo is there any way you can get me a super awesome Minccino? I'd like it to be male and have Skill Link (its hidden ability) but that part doesn't matter to me as much.
I'll see what I can do...
OK I got it sorta. I'll PM you with details.
I can breed stuff for you guys too if you want. I have nearly every Ghost pokemon with perfect natures/moves/IVs and whatnot, and few other perfect mons. Just tell me what you want bred and I can see if I'll have it.
FYI if you guys want to get some neat stuff from friend safari's I highly rec using the /r/friendsafari subreddit. You can get plenty of cool peeps to just add you even if you have a shit safari. I have like 3 dragon and fairy along with almost every starter because of it :D
Got the ORAS Super Music Collection. Managed to get the translations from Japanese done.
It sounds SOOO different from the 3DS!
Quote from: DrP on December 13, 2014, 10:54:10 PMGot the ORAS Super Music Collection. Managed to get the translations from Japanese done.
It sounds SOOO different from the 3DS!
...where did you get it? and could you send me the files?
friendly reminder
Quote-Do not post links to downloads for copyrighted files or torrents for such files. Encouraging piracy is also forbidden.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on December 13, 2014, 02:55:37 PMFYI if you guys want to get some neat stuff from friend safari's I highly rec using the /r/friendsafari subreddit. You can get plenty of cool peeps to just add you even if you have a shit safari. I have like 3 dragon and fairy along with almost every starter because of it :D
I also recommend /r/pokemontrades for trading!
Quote from: Waddle Bro on December 14, 2014, 01:54:24 AMfriendly reminder
Not that Nebbles was either encouraging it or asking for anything to be posted, technically speaking. While I'm not encouraging it right now (an unconvincing disclaimer, I know), what we do in PM or elsewhere aside from forum posts is completely up to us.
That being said, do leave such a request to PM anyways...er, in the MORALLY REPREHENSIBLE situation in which you would decide to do so, then immediately go to jail/hell/hell jail.
you forgot jail hell
If you're going to be doing it over PM, just don't announce that you are in the public forum so NSM doesn't start looking like blatant warez distribution.
Wow.
This all escalated quickly.
I can breed some decent water types if anything.
Also, this secret base guy I streetpassed had a secret based named "Blissey EXP." It seemed kind of dubious so I brought in a low level Milotic. Needless to say, his first Pokemon was actually a Choice Scarf Landorus (I wonder if I can steal that item?). Still, even with 4 party pokemon and 2 of them unevolved in addition to that Milotic, I wish he could see how badly I beat him. Ehh.
ORAS soundtrack is now available on iTunes
Just for everyone's information!
I'm really glad they're releasing Pokemon OSTs on iTunes. I kinda hope other game OSTs follow suit...
Quote from: DrP on December 21, 2014, 03:50:03 PMORAS soundtrack is now available on iTunes
Just for everyone's information!
Ahhhh excellent thank you for the notification
I kind of really dislike playing against non english players on the PSS :/
makes it hard for me to tell what pokemon I'm against...
.-.
searching gray fluffy rodent pokemon doesn't get a lot of results :(
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 23, 2014, 06:59:22 AMsearching gray fluffy rodent pokemon doesn't get a lot of results :(
*smiles widely at slow* are you thinking of what I'm thinking?
Quote from: Dude on December 23, 2014, 07:23:39 AM*smiles widely at slow* are you thinking of what I'm thinking?
YE S HOPEFULLY OH MY GOSH
https://www.tumblr.com/video/pink-sylveon/105672559888/500/
Watch this video. It's... beautiful.
Quote from: Jub3r7 on December 23, 2014, 05:28:17 PMhttps://www.tumblr.com/video/pink-sylveon/105672559888/500/
Watch this video. It's... beautiful.
OHHH MY GOD THIS IS EVERYTHING
I saw one with Steven for Circus lemme find it
edit: here it isss
https://www.tumblr.com/video/minishcap/105583597539/500/
the human body should not be able to move like that o.o
Actually, look at the girl on the left
I agree that it should be impossible, and it's almost uncomfortable watching her dance (but really cool)
also im totally learning this dance now because why not
My grandmother got me an iTunes gift card, so I picked up the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Super Music Collection.
MY GOD this is just such a perfect collection of themes. They're very similar in structure to the originals, yeah, and even exactly verbatim in some cases, but when the sound update is this incredible I don't know how anyone could possibly complain. The GBA soundfont makes the originals a bit hard to listen to outside of the game, but that is not the case with these at all.
I ADORE the rework of "Battle! (Team Aqua / Team Magma Leaders)" and I also love "Lilycove City" and the addition of the accordion to tracks like "Sootopolis City." Apparently all accordion tracks were performed live by one of the sound development team members who plays accordion which is awesome.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 24, 2014, 06:32:20 PMMy grandmother got me an iTunes gift card, so I picked up the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Super Music Collection.
MY GOD this is just such a perfect collection of themes. They're very similar in structure to the originals, yeah, and even exactly verbatim in some cases, but when the sound update is this incredible I don't know how anyone could possibly complain. The GBA soundfont makes the originals a bit hard to listen to outside of the game, but that is not the case with these at all.
I ADORE the rework of "Battle! (Team Aqua / Team Magma Leaders)" and I also love "Lilycove City" and the addition of the accordion to tracks like "Sootopolis City." Apparently all accordion tracks were performed live by one of the sound development team members who plays accordion which is awesome.
That's actually pretty cool
OMFG
I WAS WONDERING HOW I KNEW THAT DRAMATIC PIPE ORGAN THING THAT PLAYS IN SKY PILLAR
ITS A REMIX OF "RAYQUAZA APPEARS" FROM EMERALD
THAT 23 SECOND CUTSCENE THEME THAT PLAYS WHEN RAYQUAZA SHOWS UP TO CALM GROUDON AND KYOGRE
JFC
I'm SO glad that song made a comeback.
I'm still mad about what they did to the Ending theme.
Looking back on it, I would've preferred a properly orchestrated version of it rather than what they did.
I got this game yesterday and I start to play.... *bing* now. Oh my god... what a game :P
devon thing isn't called devon goods now 0/10
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 24, 2014, 11:12:17 PMI'm still mad about what they did to the Ending theme.
Quote from: Nebbles on December 24, 2014, 11:16:45 PMLooking back on it, I would've preferred a properly orchestrated version of it rather than what they did.
I understand where you're coming from, but the new ending theme is also five minutes longer than the original in length and we do get half of the original ending theme bookending the new one.
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3aVSYM2.png&hash=78d5b025bd87ca706607e9db774228c5c525b43a)
I know I was going crazy on Skype over this, but I thought I'd post it here, now that the stats are 100% certain. It was the 2nd one I caught (unsatisfied with catch #1, so I reset). I had KO'd it 5 times before I caught this one too.
*cries*
Wow, nice!
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpuu.sh%2FdJcVE%2F26d9101aeb.png&hash=1c7e00fc439a7e6b2a6ff8e9c6f63cb17364957d)
you two have something in common ;)
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on December 25, 2014, 12:33:16 PMyou two have something in common ;)
DDDDD;
You forgot I have really high base stats...xD
so uh
how do I redeem the galiale and the galiliate fom the demo to the full version
That was a clusterfuck sentence. Go into the demo while your cartridge is in the system (or the game is downloaded to the system) and talk to Steven. The rest should be obvious.
The delta episode was lame. All it really was was running back and forth here there then here then there again and oh look here have a rayquaza. Not really worth being called an episode lol it literally took 10 minutes
^I actually agree with you. I really liked the ending though.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 25, 2014, 05:08:23 PM^I actually agree with you. I really liked the ending though.
The episode ending or the maingame ending
episode ending :P at least that had better music
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 25, 2014, 05:16:35 PMepisode ending :P at least that had better music
Yeah :D
I think I disagree with every opinion you guys have voiced right there.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 25, 2014, 04:55:19 PMThe delta episode was lame. All it really was was running back and forth here there then here then there again and oh look here have a rayquaza. Not really worth being called an episode lol it literally took 10 minutes
Accurate. I was annoyed that I couldnt fight the elite four again until after this, too.
I liked the lore the Delta episode had, at least. I thought it was pretty good.
Quote from: Nebbles on December 25, 2014, 07:05:54 PMI liked the lore the Delta episode had, at least. I thought it was pretty good.
this. i just felt that it was just a big fetch quest for the most part. story was amazing, music was awesome, but the gameplay was seriously crippled due to the fact that you could just soar to places in seconds, which ended up making everything tedious and monotone.
fetch quest is the perfect phrase
Quote from: K-NiGhT on December 25, 2014, 05:16:35 PMepisode ending :P at least that had better music
Ok ok so here's a (pretty unnecessary) defense of Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's "Ending Theme" track. In addition to beginning and ending with--admittedly only about half of--the original game's end music, which tells the story of Brendan and May coming home after a long adventure, it also recaps the player's journey from beginning to end. Although the tracks in game are basically the original tracks verbatim, albeit with different sound quality, the ending theme is the first time we get to hear these themes played with for something new. My personal favorite is when the piano leads the Sootopolis music, but other ideas like Rustboro being given a bossa nova rhythm and feel and Fortree's relaxing heartwarming reprise are also really effective. Basically this track felt like a love letter to people who were in love with the original games. That's sort of why I love it so much.
In response to the music of the Delta Episode, Zinnia's themes "The Heirs to Eternity," "The Lament of Falling Stars," and "Battle! (Lorekeeper Zinnia)" are just AMAZING, aren't they? And it was neat reprising AZ's theme in the "AZOTH" track. Also, it made me surprised and stupidly happy to hear "Battle! (Deoxys)" given some new love after ten years.
I really think Pokémon benefits from the 3DS sound capabilities more than any other franchise.
I haven't bothered to actually do it yet and will probably just delay hearing it's just a genero tack on fetch quest, but I think game freak has never seen the letter delta because when that big nothing at all like a delta appeared I was like whoaaa bros you can get alpha and omega but not delta whats up with that
I find it tough to nature Rayquaza/Deoxys because you have to catch them back2back. No break to restart, nope. Gotta get 'em both right in one shot. X(
You can KO Deoxys and encounter it again after you refight E4. Probability of a good Rayquaza AND Deoxys stats + nature is crazy low so not worth playing that lottery imo..
at the battle maison
Spoiler
there's a thing of the battle tower that says battle frontier to be completed soon. So is it going to be in an emerald remake? Were they just too lazy to put it in?
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 27, 2014, 12:49:31 PMat the battle maison Spoiler
there's a thing of the battle tower that says battle frontier to be completed soon. So is it going to be in an emerald remake? Were they just too lazy to put it in?
Spoiler
It could be DLC! But I REALLY REALLY REALLY want the battle frontier back! It was challenging and a lot of fun!
Well, now that I'm at the delta episode.
Spoiler
How hard is it to capture Rayquaza? Is it mandatory to progress the story?
Spoiler
It progresses the story, so Rayquaza wasn't very hard to capture.
I caught it in a Poké Ball.
Really? Shoot,I used my master ball
Progress so far:
12/27/14Team After Beating First Gym
Boatswain the Marshtomp (Level 16)
Dotly the Seedot (Level 12)
Lilly-Belle the Poochyena (Level 12)
Zila the Zigzagoon (Level 10)
X-Kitty the Skitty (Level 8- filler so that Dotly's Beat Up is stronger)
Team After Beating Second Gym
Boatswain the Marshtomp (Level 19)- Trainer and tank; needs better physical moves.
Dotly the Nuzleaf (Level 16)- MVP; can 2HKO pretty much everything.
Lilly-Belle the Poochyena (Level 16)- Might get better when she evolves.
Akuta the Makuhita (Level 13)- In training.
Ida the Abra (Level 12)- In training.
Zila the Zigzagoon (Level 10)- Let's be honest: I only have him for Pickup.
Going towards Mauville.
Reached Mauville. Taught Boatswain Water Pledge; I guess I won't be using physical moves just yet...
Team After Beating Third Gym
Boatswain the Marshtomp (Level 25)- Trainer and tank; needs better physical moves.
Dotly the Nuzleaf (Level 21)- Powerful Physical-move user; can 2HKO pretty much everything.
Lilly-Belle the Mightyena (Level 20)- Support against Bug and Grass types; a little bit better than before.
Akuta the Makuhita (Level 20)- Fighting-type support.
Ida the Kadabra (Level 20)- Powerful Special-move user; needs more moves.
Zila the Zigzagoon (Level 13)- HM Slave and Pickup 'mon. I might evolve him eventually.
Reached Fallarbor Town.
Beat Maxie at Mt. Chimney.
Reached Lavaridge Town.
12/31/14Team After Beating Fourth Gym
Boatswain the Marshtomp (Level 30)- NOW I AM BECOME BOSUN, DESTROYER OF ALL THINGS
Dotly the Nuzleaf (Level 30)- If Boatswain can't kill it, Dotly can!!! ; 2HKOs pretty much everything.
Ida the Kadabra (Level 26)- Kills things with its Special moves; needs more type variety.
Lilly-Belle the Mightyena (Level 24)- Support against Bug and Grass types; a little bit better than before.
Akuta the Hariyama (Level 24)- Fighting-type support.
Zila the Linoone (Level 20)- HM Slave and Pickup 'mon. Might not get any higher than Level 20.
I really like how they offer to "teleport" you to various locations after you do certain things- it removes the tediousness of backtracking.
Team After Beating Fifth Gym
Boatswain the Marshtomp (Level 32)- NOW I AM BECOME BOSUN, DESTROYER OF ALL THINGS
Dotly the Nuzleaf (Level 31)- If Boatswain can't kill it, Dotly can!!! ; 2HKOs pretty much everything.
Akuta the Hariyama (Level 31)- Fighting-type support; I'm sensing a "Triad of Pain" forming here.
Ida the Kadabra (Level 27)- Kills things with its Special moves, but is very frail; needs more type variety.
Lilly-Belle the Mightyena (Level 26)- Support against Bug and Grass types; a little bit better than before.
Zila the Linoone (Level 20)- HM Slave and Pickup 'mon. Might not get any higher than Level 20.
Got a Leaf Stone. OH YEAH.
Caught a Latios with a Rash nature and 30-31/31/10-13/30-31/30-31/24-26 IVs. This is satisfactory for me; I'm not going to keep soft-resetting.
Decided to dawdle a bit before the Weather Institute and grind. A lot. Boatswain evolved and all my team (except Zila) is above Level 30; Winona is going to be EASY.
1/1/15Dotly burned through May's team.
Reached Fortree.
Explored the Scorched Slab; it's nice that they expanded it so much!
Team After Beating Sixth Gym
Boatswain the Swampert (Level 39)- NOW I AM BECOME BOSUN, DESTROYER OF ALL THINGS
Dotly the Shiftry (Level 38)- If Boatswain can't kill it, Dotly can!!! ; Swords Dance + Beat Up kills things.
Akuta the Hariyama (Level 35)- Fighting-type support.
Ida the Kadabra (Level 35)- Kills things with its Special moves, but is very frail; now she can kill Dark-types with Dazzling Gleam.
Lilly-Belle the Mightyena (Level 34)- Support against Bug and Grass types; a little bit better than before.
Zila the Linoone (Level 20)- HM Slave and Pickup 'mon. Might not get any higher than Level 20.
Reached Lilycove. Beat May.
I'm at Mt. Pyre and I'm highly considering switching out Lilly-Belle; Mightyena isn't really that strong, and Fire Fang- although it was useful earlier in the game- is made useless by the fact that Dotly can destroy any Grass-type with both Hurricane and Beat Up; additionally, I need somebody with Fly, given that Ida's Teleport has only limited usefulness (and I'd like to replace it with Shadow Ball).
Training Pingu the Wingull.
1/3/15Training Pingu the
Pelipper.
1/5/15Went through Team Magma headquarters.
1/6/15Team After Beating Seventh Gym
Boatswain the Swampert (Level 46)- NOW I AM BECOME BOSUN, DESTROYER OF ALL THINGS
Dotly the Shiftry (Level 45)- If Boatswain can't kill it, Dotly can!!! ; Swords Dance + Beat Up kills things.
Akuta the Hariyama (Level 43)- Fighting-type support.
Ida the Kadabra (Level 42)- Kills things with its Special moves, but is very frail; has a good moveset in Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Secret Power, and Psychic.
Pingu the Pelipper (Level 38)- Mostly for Fly.
Zila the Linoone (Level 20)- HM Slave and Pickup 'mon. Might not get any higher than Level 20.
I got rid of Boatswain's Surf and replaced it with Dive, then taught Pingu Surf. Now, all I need to do is find the TM for Earthquake.
Going to fight Groudon.
RIDING ON GROUDON'S BACK WRIUGIJFMOEINFOIANPQPNOIVNEIO
Caught Groudon in a Premier Ball. Cool. Pingu really helped out in the battle.
1/7/15Team After Beating Eigth Gym
Boatswain the Swampert (Level 47)- NOW I AM BECOME BOSUN, DESTROYER OF ALL THINGS
Dotly the Shiftry (Level 47)- If Boatswain can't kill it, Dotly can!!! ; Swords Dance + Beat Up kills things.
Akuta the Hariyama (Level 43)- Fighting-type support.
Ida the Kadabra (Level 43)- Kills things with its Special moves, but is very frail; has a good moveset in Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Secret Power, and Psychic.
Pingu the Pelipper (Level 40)- Mostly for Fly.
Zila the Linoone (Level 20)- HM Slave and Pickup 'mon. Might not get any higher than Level 20.
Flying with Latios is so wonderful.
1/10/15I've been doing some more training, and got through Victory Road (I like how they updated it and the trainers in it).
1/11/15I caught a Ho-Oh with 5 31 IVs (missing only defense), but a Sassy nature (I was hoping for an Adamant nature, but then again, it isn't Regenerator and I probably won't be using it anyway, as I use Showdown for battling)... and caught it in a Pokeball.
1/16/15Caught a Suicine with a Calm Nature and 4 31 IVs (HP/Def/SpA/SpD, with Speed being 29, and Atk being 25). Pretty good. Now for Entei/Raikou.
Caught an Entei with an Adamant Nature and 4 31 IVs (Atk/SpA/SpD/Spe, with HP being 17 and Def being 19). Now for Raikou.
Caught Raikou with pretty much perfect IVs (bar SpA). JOLLY NATURE. Too bad.
1/18/15Ready for the Elite 4! Here we go!
Sidney
Contrary to all logic, I put Ida up first.
Turn 1: Mightyena. Mega Evolved into Mega Alakazam. Mightyena used Sucker Punch. Ida takes it like a boss, with 68/134 HP left. Ida uses Dazzling Gleam, OHKO'ing Mightyena.
Turn 2: Sidney sends out Sharpedo. Ida uses Dazzling Gleam, OHKO'ing Sharpedo.
Turn 3: Sidney sends out Absol. Ida uses Dazzling Gleam, OHKO'ing Absol.
Turn 4: Sidney sends out Shiftry. Ida uses Dazzling Gleam, OHKO'ing Shiftry. Ida grew to Level 54. Ida now has 70/136 HP left.
Turn 5: Sidney sends out Cacturne. Ida uses Dazzling Gleam, OHKO'ing Cacturne.
CLEAN SWEEP.
Phoebe
This time, it was Dotly's turn to destroy do battle.
Turn 1: Dusclops. Dotly uses Beat Up, OHKO'ing Dusclops, hitting 4 times.
Turn 2: Phoebe sends out Dusknoir. Dotly uses Beat Up, OHKO'ing Dusknoir, hitting 5 times.
Turn 3: Phoebe sends out Sableye. Sableye uses Fake Out. Dotly flinched.
Turn 4: Dotly uses Beat Up, OHKO'ing Sableye, hitting 5 times. Sableye cowers in utter despair.
Turn 5: Phoebe sends out Banette. Dotly uses Beat Up, OHKO'ing Banette, hitting 2 times. Dotly grew to level 58.
Turn 6: Phoebe sends out Banette. Dotly uses Beat Up, OHKO'ing Banette, hitting 3 times.
DEMOLISHED. Dotly's rampage was so fierce that it, in fact, causes an earthquake promptly at the end of the battle, at 5:24 AM. Dotly doesn't even know Earthquake. That'a boy.
Glacia
Akuta's up to bat and he's pretty angry. :-\
Turn 1: Glalie. Akuta uses Fake Out. Glalie uses Hail. Akuta has his Safety Goggles on, so he doesn't care one little bit.
Turn 2: Glalie uses Ice Shard. Akuta is not phased. Akuta uses Close Combat, OHKO'ing Glalie.
Turn 3: Glacia sends out Froslass. Froslass uses Confuse Ray. Akuta uses Knock Off, reducing Froslass to low health.
Turn 4: Glalie uses a Full Restore. I use a Full Heal.
Turn 5: I switch out to Ida. Froslass uses Blizzard, reducing Ida to 16/136 HP.
Turn 6: Ida Mega Evolves, gaining Snow Cloak. Ida uses Shadow Ball, OHKO'ing Froslass.
Turn 7: Glacia sends out Froslass. Ida uses Shadow Ball, OHKO'ing Froslass.
Turn 8: Glacia sends out Walrein. I switch out to Akuta. Akuta uses Fake Out. Walrein flinches.
Turn 9: Walrein uses Sheer Cold (!?!?), OHKO'ing Akuta. I switch out to Dotly. Dotly's not happy.
Turn 10: Dotly uses Leaf Blade, OHKO'ing Walrein.
Turn 11: Glacia sends out Glalie. Dotly uses Beat Up, reducing Glalie to just below 50%. Glalie uses Hail. Dotly is damaged by the Hail.
Turn 12: Dotly uses Beat Up, finishing Glalie.
That went... worse than expected. Now's my time to heal. Dotly gets a Super Potion, Ida gets a Hyper Potion. Akuta gets a Revive and a Hyper Potion.
Drake
Pingu is up, and hesitant. Oops.
Turn 1: Altaria. Altaria uses Dragon Pulse, reducing Pingu to 105/166 HP. Pingu uses Ice Beam, reducing Altaria to under 25% HP.
Turn 2: Drake uses a Full Restore. Pingu uses Ice Beam.
Turn 3: Altaria uses Dragon Pulse, reducing Pingu to 50/166 HP. Pingu uses Ice Beam, finishing Altaria.
Turn 4: Drake sends out Salamence. I switch to Ida. Ida Mega Evolves, gaining Intimidate. Ida uses Dazzling Gleam, OHKO'ing Salamence.
Turn 5: Drake sends out Flygon. Ida uses Dazzling Gleam, OHKO'ing Flygon. Ida grew to level 55.
Turn 6: Drake sends out Flygon. Ida uses Dazzling Gleam, OHKO'ing Flygon.
Turn 7: Drake sends out Kingdra. Ida uses Dazzling Gleam, OHKO'ing Kingdra.
Note to self: Do not use Pingu for battling. Note to self: do not use Pingu. Switch Pingu out as soon as I get a Sharpedo.
Steven
Boatswain is up, and ready for battle. He will not fail me.
Turn 1: Skamory. Mega Evolved into Mega Swampert. Skarmory uses Spikes. Boatswain uses Waterfall.
Turn 2: Skarmory uses Toxic. Boatswain uses Waterfall.
Turn 3: Steven uses a Full Restore. Boatswain uses Waterfall.
Turn 4: Skarmory uses Aerial Ace. Boatswain uses Waterfall.
Turn 5: Skarmory uses Aerial Ace. Boatswain uses Waterfall, finishing Skarmory. Boatswain grew to level 59.
Turn 6: Steven sends out Cradily. I switch out to Akuta. Cradily uses Confuse Ray. Akuta hurts himself in confusion.
Turn 7: Cradily uses Giga Drain. Akuta uses Close Combat, OHKO'ing Cradily.
Turn 8: Steven sends out Claydol. I switch to Pingu. I use a Full Restore on Boatswain. Claydol uses Light Screen.
Turn 9: I take a risk and switch to Ida. Claydol uses Extrasensory.
Turn 10: Ida uses Shadow Ball. Claydol uses Earth Power, dealing a Critical Hit.
Turn 11: I use a Hyper Potion on Ida. Claydol uses Earth Power.
Turn 12: I use Shadow Ball, KO'ing Claydol with a Critical Hit. Ida grows to level 56. Light Screen wears off.
Turn 13: Steven sends out Armaldo. I switch to Boatswain. Boatswain uses Waterfall, OHKO'ing Armaldo.
Turn 14: Steven sends out Aggron. I switch to Akuta. Akuta uses Fake Out. Aggron Flinches.
Turn 15: Aggron uses Iron Tail, fainting Akuta. I switch to Boatswain.
Turn 16: I use a Revive on Akuta just to spite Steven. Aggron uses Earthquake. lol
Turn 17: Boatswain uses Earthquake, KO'ing Aggron.
Turn 18: Steven sends out Metagross. I switch to Dotly. Metagross Mega Evolves. Dotly uses Swords Dance. Metagross uses Giga Impact, KO'ing Dotly. ._.
Turn 19: Boatswain uses Earthquake while Metagross recharges, doing about 75% damage.
Turn 20: Steven uses a Full Restore. Boatswain uses Earthquake, doing about 75% damage.
Turn 21: Metagross uses Giga Impact, leaving Boatswain with 4 (!) HP. Boatswain uses Earthquake, defeating Metagross.
It would've been awesome if Dotly had been able to KO Metagross, but I really should have expected it to use Giga Impact and just went straight to Beat Up.
Team Rankings (based on performance in Elite Four battles):
1st: Ida the Mega Killer
2nd: Boatswain the Mega Destroyer
3rd: Dotly the Destructor
4th: Akuta the Unfortunate Fainter
5th: Pingu the Non-Seaworthy
6th: Zila, Who Gave Absolutely No Effort
Wait a minute... are the credits customized to what team you used? :o Pretty neat!
But Wait, There's More!
Rival battle at the end! I just beat the Champion... do they seriously expect/hope to beat me?
Turn 1: Swellow. Mega Evolved into Mega Swampert. Swellow used Aerial Ace (attempting to mirror Skarmory, apparently). Boatswain OHKO's with Waterfall.
Turn 2: May sends out Magcargo. Boatswain OHKO's with Earthquake.
Turn 3: May sends out Wailord. I switch to Dotly. Dotly uses Leaf Blade, OHKO'ing Wailord.
Turn 4: May sends out Raichu. I switch to Boatswain. Raichu uses Quick Attack. Boatswain OHKO's with Earthquake.
Turn 5: May sends out Sceptile. I switch to Dotly. Sceptile Mega Evolves. Unfortunately, that cannot save it from Dotly's built-up anger. Dotly OHKO's with Beat Up, hitting 6 times with the fury of its entire life- from its time as a helpless Seedot, when it itself was Beat Up and bullied, to the very moment when Metagross fainted it. Sceptile collapsed on the ground... fainted? ???
Team Summary
Swampert (Boatswain)
Level: 59
Nature: Calm
Ability: Torrent
Item: Swampertite
Moveset: Rock Slide, Take Down, Waterfall, Earthquake
Shiftry (Dotly)
Level: 58
Nature: Bashful
Ability: Early Bird
Item: Black Glasses
Moveset: Beat Up, Hurricane, Swords Dance, Leaf Blade
Alakazam (Ida)
Level: 56
Nature: Quirky
Ability: Synchronize
Item: Alakazite
Moveset: Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Secret Power, Psychic
Hariyama (Akuta)
Level: 53
Nature: Sassy
Ability: Guts
Item: Safety Goggles
Moveset: Close Combat, Return, Knock Off, Fake Out
Pelipper (Pingu)
Level: 51
Nature: Naughty
Ability: Keen Eye
Item: Mystic Water
Moveset: Roost, Fly, Surf, Ice Beam
Linoone (Zila)
Level: 30
Nature: Naive
Ability: Pickup
Item: N/A
Moveset: Rock Smash, Strength, Cut, Pin Missile
Delta Episode time!
Dotly annihilated Zinnia with a Swords Dance-boosted Beat Up. Kekeke.
Boatswain still managed to OHKO all the Mightyena in the Horde Battle.
Dotly and Ida cut through Wallace's team easily.
I didn't bother resetting for Rayquaza, but I KO'd Deoxys so I could catch it later.
1/19/15From Here On Will Be Considered PostgameMy, my... the professor seems to be getting himself in a lot of trouble lately. For Johto starter, I picked Chikorita, and for the Unova starter, I picked Tepig.
Caught Cresselia.
Safari Zone is free now!?! :o
1/20/15I flinched Heatran twice with Rock Slide and then caught it with my first Ultra Ball, thus escaping the battle unphased. 8)
1/24/15I am in the process of farming Liechi Berries. Thank you, Secret Base Pals!
1/29/15PLANT ALL THE LIECHI BERRIES!
1/30/15I have chosen Maestro the Baltoy to be my Contest Champion. Plucking him from Route 111, I immediately began training him for his destiny.
Maestro beat the Coolness Master Rank Contest.
Maestro beat the Beauty Master Rank Contest. Nothing can stop it.
1/31/15Maestro beat the Cuteness Master Rank Contest.
Maestro beat the Cleverness Master Rank Contest. The end is near.
Maestro beat the Toughness Master Rank Contest. I CAN FEEL THE POWER.
2/1/15Beat Lisia. Great job, Maestro the Indomitable.
2/16/15Got Gold Rank today in my Secret Base.
Mega Stones Collected:
Spoiler
Abomasite
Absolite
Aerodactylite
Aggronite
Alakazite
Altarianite
Ampharosite
Audinite
Banettite
Beedrillite
Blatoisinite
Blazikenite
Cameruptite
Charizardite X
Charizardite Y
Diancite
Galladite
Garchompite
Gardevoirite
Gengarite
Glalitite
Gyaradosite
Heracronite
Houndoominite
Kangaskhanite
Latiasite
Latiosite
Lopunnite
Lucarionite
Manectite
Mawilite
Medichamite
Metagrossite
Mewtwonite X
Mewtwonite Y
Pidgeotite
Pinsirite
Sablenite
Salamencite
Sceptilite
Scizorite
Sharpedonite
Slowbronite
Steelixite
Swamperite
Tyranitarite
Venusaurite
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 27, 2014, 04:15:30 PMI caught it in a Poké Ball.
Ditto. Deoxys too.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 27, 2014, 05:44:55 PMReally? Shoot,I used my master ball
They'll never force you to use a master ball. As long as you get enough tries, a Poké Ball will always do.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on December 29, 2014, 08:32:36 PMProgress so far:
12/27/14
Team After Beating First Gym
Boatswain the Marshtomp (Level 16)
Dotly the Seedot (Level 12)
Lilly-Belle the Poochyena (Level 12)
Zila the Zigzagoon (Level 10)
X-Kitty the Skitty (Level 8- filler so that Dotly's Beat Up is stronger)
Team After Beating Second Gym
Boatswain the Marshtomp (Level 19)- Trainer and tank; needs better physical moves.
Dotly the Nuzleaf (Level 16)- MVP; can 2HKO pretty much everything.
Lilly-Belle the Poochyena (Level 16)- Might get better when she evolves.
Akuta the Makuhita (Level 13)- In training.
Ida the Abra (Level 12)- In training.
Zila the Zigzagoon (Level 10)- Let's be honest: I only have him for Pickup.
12/29/14
Going towards Mauville.
Reached Mauville. Taught Boatswain Water Pledge; I guess I won't be using physical moves just yet...
Team After Beating Third Gym
Boatswain the Marshtomp (Level 25)- Trainer and tank; needs better physical moves.
Dotly the Nuzleaf (Level 21)- Powerful Physical-move user; can 2HKO pretty much everything.
Lilly-Belle the Mightyena (Level 20)- Support against Bug and Grass types; a little bit better than before.
Akuta the Makuhita (Level 20)- Fighting-type support.
Ida the Kadabra (Level 20)- Powerful Special-move user; needs more moves.
Zila the Zigzagoon (Level 13)- HM Slave and Pickup 'mon. I might evolve him eventually.
Ha, you don't give those nicknames to pokemon you trade, right?
I also don't evolve my Pokemon for an extra challenge...
Hahaha! Oh, I nickname ALL my Pokemon so anyone unfortunate enough to receive one has to live with it. :P
For example, a Swirlix called Likindix. ^^
Hahahahahahahaha
Sometimes I wonder why nintendo even bothers trying to censor anything
I couldn't name my wingull cockadoodle
Quote from: Bubbles on November 22, 2014, 08:56:17 AMAnd thanks to the blocked words for pokemon nicknames, I just learned that I wasn't up to date on my racial slurs when I tried to name my Zigzagoon "coon". Thanks!
Quote from: Ruto on December 29, 2014, 10:08:06 PMHa, you don't give those nicknames to pokemon you trade, right?
Maybe-sometimes?
So after a bit of online detective work (sorry for the pun that will soon become all too painfully obvious) it appears that Game Freak put that adorable little screwup Looker from Platinum into ORAS as well.
For no reason. Can't do anything with him. He just gives you an Audinite and runs.
bro where u been he was in black/white and x/y too
I know, but he's from platinum
I love Looker, those X/Y missions were the best part about the entire game
Blue told me they were terrible o.O
I'm not even exaggerating, imo they were the best parts about X&Y.
They felt just as tacked on as what I'm playing through in ORAS, just genero rushed postgame content that takes normal gameplay elements and just attaches some flimsy story to it.
I played the first three or so and they were ridiculously boring so I stopped :-\
Turns out using Game Sync updates your Secret Base. You can then check the Pokemon Global Link to see what your secret base looks like to others.
PSA there is a Slowpoke 3DS theme for sale and I bought it with my eShop credit bc no regrets also Slowpoke is my fav
Also it has hilarious music called "the slowpoke song" with really funny vocals
oooh you can get rare candies with PokeMiles
OOOOOOOOH MY GOSH THE LEGENDARY DOGS THEME THOUGH
Those are the versions from HGSS which are remixes of Suicune's theme in Crystal
Hey, does anyone have a Ditto that they'll allow me to use?
i have one extra but it doesn't have like perfect IVs or anything
I just won my first *legit* online battle! Yay! How do I put it on the internet for yall to see?
Quote from: Yugi on January 08, 2015, 03:33:18 PMHey, does anyone have a Ditto that they'll allow me to use?
I do, and if you're on Skype...
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on January 09, 2015, 12:21:10 AMI just won my first *legit* online battle! Yay! How do I put it on the internet for yall to see?
depends on where you had this battle
The battle spot
I saved it to my battle videos
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on January 09, 2015, 12:39:29 PMThe battle spot
I saved it to my battle videos
Well you can take a shitty camcorder video of it and upload it to youtube :P
lol
so like it doesn't go through the PGL or anything?
You could do that but no one uses that lol
You can post a code for the replay that other people can look up.
Quote from: Jub3r7 on January 09, 2015, 12:42:43 PMYou can post a code for the replay that other people can look up.
alright I'm trying to get the code right now, but you guys should watch it!
I tried to upload it to youtube but only 3 seconds of it went on
gg
psrw wwww wwwu 93d8
I caught a Raikou with pretty-much perfect IVs (SpA is 28-29)!!!
But it has a Jolly nature! ****!
I'm keeping it anyway. I most likely won't use it for non-ingame purposes. :-P
That's why you use synchronisers :D
I've been SRing legends and it's a pain in the butt.
Physical Raikou new meta
At least it gets Wild Charge
Quote from: Roz~ on January 16, 2015, 08:08:56 PMThat's why you use synchronisers :D
I read this as "Synchronoisers"
Synchronoise is a move. It sucks.
I think that's what he was referring too.
Oh, okay.
In other news, I tried out belly drum linoone and it's super hit-or-miss lol
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on January 17, 2015, 02:47:03 PMIn other news, I tried out belly drum linoone and it's super hit-or-miss lol
Most sweeper sets in the game, especially Belly Drum ones, are pretty hit-or-miss. ::)
Try to save it for the late game.
Azumarill can run a Belly Drum set the most reliably.
Most people are really dumb about their set-ups, even if you have the stat boosts, it doesn't force you to stay in and sack the mon "hoping" that you'd outspeed or kill.
Wasn't the point of belly linoone stab extremespeed though
Quote from: Waddle Bro on January 18, 2015, 02:52:23 AMAzumarill can run a Belly Drum set the most reliably.
Most people are really dumb about their set-ups, even if you have eve stat boosts, it doesn't force you to stay in and sack the mon "hoping" that you'd outspeed or kill.
The best thing ever is when they try to set up on turn 1
or they try to set up with ALL their guys
The best thing ever is ^that, when you have unaware quagsire, which I litarally use for every team.
Blue made fun of me for Metal Sound heatran
then I one shot him with lava plume ::)
I was under the impression that metal sound was good enough to run on heatran?
No one runs metal sound lol
Quote from: Roz~ on January 18, 2015, 06:03:42 PMNo one runs metal sound lol
See, Nocturne? The competitive expert hath spoken. :P
Well, I'm not saying it's not useable, but there are definitely better options. It's pretty gimmicky. =P
He had one of them goth chick shadow taggers out
Quote from: Roz~ on January 18, 2015, 06:36:53 PMWell, I'm not saying it's not useable, but there are definitely better options. It's pretty gimmicky. =P
I'm definitely saying that it's not usable, you'd be better off with two Lava Plume hits with twice the chance to burn the opponent.
2 lava plumes might not have had the ko cause he was holding leftovers
Quote from: Waddle Bro on January 19, 2015, 08:50:55 AMI'm definitely saying that it's not usable, you'd be better off with two Lava Plume hits with twice the chance to burn the opponent.
Yeah I don't think it's good
but I didn't want to hurt his feelingsQuote from: Jompa on January 18, 2015, 03:17:14 PMThe best thing ever is ^that, when you have unaware quagsire, which I litarally use for every team.
Yeah Unaware Quagsire is fun. I like Clefable better.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on January 19, 2015, 09:03:20 AM2 lava plumes might not have had the ko cause he was holding leftovers
a metal sound would have had no effect whatsoever if blue had switched
Blue never switches
and isn't forcing a switch out technically an effect
He means that the Sp.Def drop from Metal Sound would have gone away as soon as Blue switched. Stat effects don't stay on a pokemon that switches.
Also it's not technically an effect, 'cause it's a decision the opponent has to make. He doesn't have to switch.
But blue never switches lol
and if they don't switch out they get 2hko'd
I finished Delta Episode. I now have a desire to catch legendaries and plant berries.
I don't think metal sound is as bad as everyone makes it out to be. I mean, acid spray is considered a competitive move. That being said, not on heatran.
I think their problem with it is that it's a stat changing move that doesn't affect you which everyone says is bad because even if it makes your next turn OHKO, it was still a 2hko which it could have been just with using the move twice, plus they can switch out to remove the stat change. I'm guessing acid spray does damage (and I'm guessing it's a newer move) and that's why it's probably used.
On the subject of competitive moves, since when was knock off so strong >.> it's kinda upsetting being swept by it when you remember knock off as being completely useless
but at the same time I'm glad that it's finally good (sorta?)
Knock off's been like that since XY.
Acid Spray does do dmg, so you can use it on a switch and dent something.
I'm not saying it's bad, I'm just saying there are better options.
yeah I looked it up on bulbapedia.
dumb that it doesn't knock off mega stones though
Uh, no, since Mega Stones aren't considered items like choice specs/band etc. It makes sense.
IF THEY AREN'T CONSIDERED ITEMS WHY ARE THEY A HELD ITEM
does knock off still do the extra dmg or no?
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on January 19, 2015, 07:20:33 PMIF THEY AREN'T CONSIDERED ITEMS WHY ARE THEY A HELD ITEM
So they can Mega Evolve in-battle.
Quote from: Roz~ on January 19, 2015, 06:08:09 PMKnock off's been like that since XY.
Acid Spray does do dmg, so you can use it on a switch and dent something.
I'm not saying it's bad, I'm just saying there are better options.
To be fair, a 40 bp poison move isn't gonna dent anything.
"Better options" is a very shaky phrase as it comes down to the needs of you're team. If metal sound helps you out more than a coverage option would, go for it.
we'd better not argue with roz or waddle bro they're pros and always right
^Yeah, I meant that it does damage. Depending on what gets hit, you can dent it. Or do chip damage if you prefer.
As I said, I'm not saying it's bad. I think attacking twice is better than lowering a stat and have them switch out (not counting if they're stuck in because of shadow tag/mean look/whatever). I don't think metal sound would ever be better than a coverage move that does damage. I'd use it on a gimmicky team for fun. If he wants to use that move, he can go for it. I'm just stating why I don't think it's that great of an option.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on January 19, 2015, 07:20:33 PMIF THEY AREN'T CONSIDERED ITEMS WHY ARE THEY A HELD ITEM
does knock off still do the extra dmg or no?
Because that's the only way it makes sense for a 'mon to be able to mega evolve?
And fine, consider them as items that cannot be removed instead if it makes more sense to you. Kinda like if the 'mon ability was sticky hold.
And no, it does not, because mega stones can't be knocked off, so no extra damage.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on January 19, 2015, 07:46:49 PMwe'd better not argue with roz or waddle bro they're pros and always right
Yeah sure. Whatever.
Roz~'s opinion right now represents the majority of competitive pokemon, just go on smogon and ask and they'll say the same thing. It's not a matter of egos and titles in this case.
I just personally think the aversion to stat drop moves is a bit of a band wagon without anyone really evaluating it. Similarly with defense boosting moves. Just because something sucks most of the time doesn't mean it doesn't have a niche on some sets.
^I use a lot of set up moves. I've used Tickle in competitive VGC matches. So no, I don't think they suck most of the time. I really like those kinda moves. I'm just saying it might not be the best option most of the time.
Quote from: Roz~ on January 19, 2015, 07:52:16 PM^Yeah, I meant that it does damage. Depending on what gets hit, you can dent it. Or do chip damage if you prefer.
As I said, I'm not saying it's bad. I think attacking twice is better than lowering a stat and have them switch out (not counting if they're stuck in because of shadow tag/mean look/whatever). I don't think metal sound would ever be better than a coverage move that does damage. I'd use it on a gimmicky team for fun. If he wants to use that move, he can go for it. I'm just stating why I don't think it's that great of an option.
Bar breaking sashes/sturdy, the chip damage means nothing. Acid spray is used solely for the stat drops....Never mind, I take everything back I said, you're right. For some reason I was under the impression that attacking something at -2 does more damage than attacking twice, whereas it actually does less after I ran some calcs. >_>
The only case I would say it's viable would be to ease prediction on a coverage based pokemon, but that's stretching it.
^Chip damage can be good if you're trying to put something in range of one of your sweeper. Say, for example, you have an SD Scizor in the back, you have stealth rocks up, and your end game plan is to set up with said Scizor. Not only do you get stat drops, but you also get some damage out of that move, which can put things in range of your attacks. I know it's mostly use for the stat drops, but getting some damage out of it is an added bonus. And yeah, sometimes calcs are tricky like that =P
Anyway I'm done trying to explain this to the other guy, I've been trying to explain why I believe it can be fun to use it may not be the best option ever, but clearly he didn't like me pointing it out.
NoS is like NSM's local scrub. Except league, he seems to give good advice for that. :3
yeah nocturne i have to agree that you should probably study more about the stuff you claim to know before you start spouting wrong stuff from your mouth
Guys, I kinda meant that they're pros so they know a lot! Not that they're being egotistical...
I realize that you guys spend way more time on this sort of stuff than me and you know better than I do! I don't claim to know anything!!! Sheesh.
Quote from: FireArrow on January 19, 2015, 09:48:50 PMNoS is like NSM's local scrub. Except league, he seems to give good advice for that. :3
I know a lot about league mechanics and stuff but I can't play it lol
too hard
The one game I'm good at is MTG, specifically limited events
QQ and by good I mean not bad. As far as I know I'm just average, but I can regularly beat most people at my store, and the people online are legit scrubs
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on January 19, 2015, 11:48:08 PMI know a lot about league mechanics and stuff but I can't play it lol
too hard
wut
no
mobas = relatively low skill game with a bunch of people thinking they're super good
It's a team based strategy game. It's based upon how well you can work together with your (preferably) premade team of friends.
I think that's a bit overly simplistic. I may not particularly enjoy league, but there's considerably more to it than just "cmon guys let's work together". Idk what you mean by "low skill"; do you mean that the people who play it are unskilled, or that there's a low skill cap? Because really, watch some high level players; even I can appreciate the level of skill and precise timing it takes to be a top player. Considering it's all based on the skill of your opponent, any meaning you intended by calling all MOBAs "low-skill" is pretty uncalled for, especially if it's just to shit all over nocturne some more.
I have absolutely horrendous reflexes
and decision making
but i have top tier teamwork and good mechanics, plus decent understanding of map control.
hence bad
Quote from: FierceDeity on January 20, 2015, 12:38:41 AMshit all over nocturne some more.
let's all do that some more ^_^
Quote from: FierceDeity on January 20, 2015, 12:38:41 AMI think that's a bit overly simplistic. I may not particularly enjoy league, but there's considerably more to it than just "cmon guys let's work together". Idk what you mean by "low skill"; do you mean that the people who play it are unskilled, or that there's a low skill cap? Because really, watch some high level players; even I can appreciate the level of skill and precise timing it takes to be a top player. Considering it's all based on the skill of your opponent, any meaning you intended by calling all MOBAs "low-skill" is pretty uncalled for, especially if it's just to shit all over nocturne some more.
No, not to shit on nocturne. It's mostly to shit on the annoying people who go "I play Dota/League, I'm a hard core gamer unlike you casuals!"
You can have professionals at anything and they'll be really fucking good at it. So that's a moot point.
Low-skill as in it's not technical - poor choice on my part I guess. League is not a game of individual skill (look at this shiny combo I can do!!1!!!) it's
literally a team based strategy game. Nocturne knows his shit about when and where you should do something, which pretty much defines league.
Imagine any moba as a 1v1 game then compare it to any other competitive game. I rest my case.
that gives me a good idea
Quote from: FireArrow on January 19, 2015, 07:52:50 PMI just personally think the aversion to stat drop moves is a bit of a band wagon without anyone really evaluating it. Similarly with defense boosting moves. Just because something sucks most of the time doesn't mean it doesn't have a niche on some sets.
I'm replying to you for bringing this up, but this is more for Nocturne's sake since he seems to be new to Pokemon fundamentals.
Stat drop moves are alright, but what you have to think about when using them is whether or not you can actually generate turn advantage by using them. When you lower something like Speed (like with Sticky Web/Icy Wind) or Attack/Sp Attack (like with Intimidate/Snarl), you potentially get more turns in the long run by outpacing your opponent's damage output. So if you want to force switches that way, use these kinds of things since they actually help you whether the opponent stays in or not.
By using Defense/Special Defense drops though, you'll probably lose out in the end if all the move does is debuff (like with Metal Sound or Screech). Like, the turn you would use Metal Sound, the opponent's move that turn goes unhindered and still hits you for full damage. On the next turn, you do the same damage as if you attacked twice, or they go unpunished if they just switch. The only time those moves would really be useful is if you're trying to outpace walls that heal with Recover or buff with Calm Mind or something.
Defense/Special Defense buffs have other issues if they don't boost other stats too. Like if the opponent uses Roar/Whirlwind, then you'd lose all your setup just like that. At least with an Attack buff, you'd be doing more damage the turn they use that. Also, crits exist, so they make you extra sad when you get KO'd after buffing to +6. And just in general, scoring KOs > stalling, so Attack/Speed buffs are more valuable since you can get long-term advantage if they don't stop you.
That being said, I recall Zapdos being a fun Metal Sound user back in the day. Metal Sound to scare whatever comes in, then get a free Roost/Substitute/Volt Switch to get in better position. Or if you have hazards like Stealth Rock up, just Roar to troll them by giving double entry hazard damage. :P
echo ur awesome
Quote from: Echo on January 20, 2015, 01:34:08 AMDefense/Special Defense buffs have other issues if they don't boost other stats too. Like if the opponent uses Roar/Whirlwind, then you'd lose all your setup just like that. At least with an Attack buff, you'd be doing more damage the turn they use that. Also, crits exist, so they make you extra sad when you get KO'd after buffing to +6. And just in general, scoring KOs > stalling, so Attack/Speed buffs are more valuable since you can get long-term advantage if they don't stop you.
The reason I say this is because I ran iron defense ferrothorn once to counter setup sweeepers. He was my teams only answer to mega scizor/mega gyra but swords dance variants would just use it as set-up bait, thus I replaced the 4th slot with iron defence so I could boost along side them and not get run over.
Otherwise I'd agree. Boosting your defenses to +6 in an effort to sweep is a bad idea (I'm looking at you cosmic power clefable, please run calm mind.)
This is a reminder, don't forget to download Reckless Emboar and Contrary Serperior using the Mystery Gift codes POKEMON500 and POKEMON497. Samurott's hidden ability isn't available yet, but I'm not sure when these two gifts end.
Bulbapedia says you have until November.
I'm currently having a Pokemon breed-a-thon with my non hacked 6 31 iv spheal that I bred myself! :o (and a ton of other 5 31 iv pokes). I'm looking for some Pokemon. Right now I have an excess of 4 31 iv Protean Froakies and Lightning Rod 4-5 iv Electrikes and some Clamperls/Feebas/Horseas/Bagons. Working on the grass starters right now and Mareep (I breed mostly water and dragon types). If any friends want to trade, I'm looking for Cyndaquil, Hidden Ability Torchic and Mudkip. At least 2 31 iv and/or females for ease!
I have a cyndaquil :D
The Delta Episode in a nutshell.
too bad the delta episode was shorter than that video
Quote from: Jub3r7 on February 02, 2015, 06:33:50 PMThis is a reminder, don't forget to download Reckless Emboar and Contrary Serperior using the Mystery Gift codes POKEMON500 and POKEMON497. Samurott's hidden ability isn't available yet, but I'm not sure when these two gifts end.
do you have the samurott code yet?
Samurott isn't available yet.
QuoteSerebii Update: Shell Armor Samurott to be available in US/EU from Feb. 5th via special password from official site http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
it says it is I just can't find any way to get it online
That's because it's not available yet. Game Freak hasn't given out the code.
well that's rude, they said they would
Quote from: SlowPokemon on February 07, 2015, 10:30:35 AMThat's because it's not available yet. Game Freak hasn't given out the code.
The code is probably going to be "POKEMON503," matching the others, but it apparently hasn't been activated yet, even though the distribution was supposed to have started already! :P
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on February 04, 2015, 09:44:06 PMI have a cyndaquil :D
Lol I really need to check this thread more. Anyway manio lent me his German Quilava to breed so I don't need one now lol. There are more on that list.
Wahhh that video xD
Guys the code is POKEMON503 *gasp* I totly needed pokemongl for that! *sarcasm*
So has anyone checked to see if the New 3DS reduces the lag on battles in 3D?
I have, unfortunately it seems to be an issue with the cartridge itself because the game lags the same. It's likely due to the game not designed to take advantage of the system's technology.
Rock Head Tyrantrum is my favourite thing out there now
his other ability looks cool
but there are only like 5 moves that would be able to use it
Smash doesn't lag for me assuming I get opponents with good connection. I really don't see anything to complain about, it's a hell of a lot better than brawl (unless you're kefka and Nintendo hates you.)
http://pocketmonster.kotaku.com/giving-yourself-hacked-pokemon-just-got-way-easier-1687482782/
I'M HYPERVENTILATING HALP xD
Quote from: SerebiiPokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha - Eon Ticket
For those of you in North America who have yet to obtain an Eon Ticket, a new method is coming up. From February 27th to March 2nd, you'll be able to get a serial code on the official site to get the Eon Ticket in your game. This allows you to get Latias in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Latios in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. We'll post the code and/or method as soon as it comes.
I think I got the Eon ticket from streetpass. And I'm probably going to use Ruto's link to get a ditto for breeding purposes, but not to create anything directly for competitive battling.
I had a six iv ditto in my Y game, but I can't find that right now... You know what? Maybe instead of doing that, I can just work on cleaning my room.
hahahaha one day
StreetPass is a good idea in theory, but not in practice. In places like here, you'd be lucky to get any, let alone on someone who has an Eon Ticket.
I get streetpassed ~5 times every day at my school
I guess everyone's a nerd there :/
its called streetpass not schoolpass
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on February 24, 2015, 08:59:00 PMI get streetpassed ~5 times every day at my school
I guess everyone's a nerd there :/
Need, to, get, puzzle, pieces!
I get 10 strolling around on errands multiple times. Nintendo World helps too haha. One of the clerks there said he has 28,000 tags...
I'm going to get a 6iv ditto too lol
Quote from: SerebiiFor those of you in North America or Europe who have yet to obtain an Eon Ticket, you are now able to get a Serial Code from the official site which is redeemable until March 2nd 2015. This code is 2015LATIOSLATIAS in North America or POKEMON380381 in Europe. This serial code will allow for you to download the Eon Ticket to the game. This allows you to get Latias in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Latios in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. You can then share the Eon Ticket through StreetPass for those who don't get it through this manner. If you have already received the Eon Ticket, either through Mystery Gift or through StreetPass, you cannot use this code.