Pokemon?

[Samhain]

Anybody here play Pokemon? If so what are you currently playing and what are you doing in the game? Also, whos your favorite? Mine is :

http://i43.tinypic.com/nd3qkz.jpg

[Prowler]

I've only played Pokémon Red and it's one of the best games I've ever played. For me Pokémon will always be the first generation(150 Pokemon), after that I couldn't care less.

[Samhain]

I've only played Pokémon Red and it's one of the best games I've ever played. For me Pokémon will always be the first generation(150 Pokemon), after that I couldn't care less.

Thats pretty much how I feel. I grew up with the first Generation and that is really the only generation I care about. Dont forget Mew! lol. Gold and Siver were my favrite games of all time though.

[Voltron]

I loved those games. I was a poke'maniac back in middle school. My G was Blastoise. I had him pimped to ****, and he was ready to smack some bitches.

[Prowler]

Dont forget Mew! lol.

Sorry, I always forget that one.:P

[Buslady]

Platinum right now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/ssj_pikaflash/wobbuffet.gif

[Raven]

This is the one game that makes me wish I still had a gameboy, you could spend countless hours just having fun. I stuck pretty close with Blastoise as well, I remember when I finally got to that form I was freaking out for a good hour.

[Mecha Cow]

Gold/Silver were the best; it's all been downhill after that, especially as far as the Pokemon designs go. The remakes are nice, but this series really needs something new.

[Cipher]

Huge fan of the games. The rest of the franchise can go to hell, but the games are absolutely fantastic.

I'm playing through Platinum right now at a snail's pace. Once I finish, I'm going to re-breed my team for good STATs, Natures, and moves. I'll trade over my trained Pokemon from Diamond and start taking on the Battle Frontier and Wi-Fi opponents through Battle Revolution.

What I love about the games is that while they're simple and addicting to play through, if you really get into battling (something which I'm just starting to tap into), the matches become insanely strategic, prediction-based mind games.

I remember a lot of people in my high school getting Diamond/Pearl when they came out, even people who hadn't played since the fad. The new games are definitely worth checking out. I don't know one person who's been disappointed with them. Pokemon is the kind of series where it's hard for each new generation to not be better than the last, just by leaps of gameplay mechanics.

Gold/Silver were the best; it's all been downhill after that, especially as far as the Pokemon designs go. The remakes are nice, but this series really needs something new. New Pokemon are no less stupidly designed as a whole than they have ever been. In fact, the fourth generation has some of my favorite designs (they got a lot darker and trippier with this set). And you know Gold and Silver remakes are slated for next year, right? Looking foward to those being the best yet, since the DS games have my favorite gameplay, but Gold and Silver have my favorite story.

For me Pokémon will always be the first generation(150 Pokemon), after that I couldn't care less. You know you're the equivalent of the people who only care about the old Turtles cartoon, right? Get nostalgia out of the way, and the newer Pokemon games are leaps and bounds above the old ones.

[Candy Kappa]

got red, blue, yellow and gold somwhere and I have the GC game where you stole others pokemons:lol:

[Ninjinister]

My Silver version was pimped to the extreme. About a dozen Shinies, several level 100's, including a Squirtle (no, not a Wartortle or Blastoise, but Squirtle).

Then the battery died in the cartridge.

[Peanut]

Pokemon hasn't had any drastic changes made to the design in...well it never has, so I'm totally over the games. I loved the originals, loved G/S, but that was pretty much where it ended for me. I've played R/S and D/P, but not to completion.

I'm also going to agree with Mecha that the Pokemon themselves have become significantly worse as time has worn on. While they still come up with some cool Pokemon from time to time, I feel like they really hit a wall following G/S, and even some of those Pokemon were completely retarded.

The next Pokemon game I play will be if Nintendo were to make a full 3D console release of the series, but I don't see that happening in any way, so I'm probably never going to play Pokemon again.

[Prowler]

You know you're the equivalent of the people who only care about the old Turtles cartoon, right? Get nostalgia out of the way, and the newer Pokemon games are leaps and bounds above the old ones.
So sue me. When I saw the pics for the new Pokémon I thought they were ugly, not to mention I've already got over the Pokémon craze by that time.

[raphael_is_cool]

Loved Blue and Silver back in the day (and friends with Red and Gold). I have fond memories of hooking that up to Pokemon Stadium as well.

I also remember my cousin getting hold of about 6 Mews before that probably became the norm. I don't think he/she(?) came with any decent starter moves but it was a cool thing at the time.

My favourite was possibly Dragonite, or the one before. Or Sandslash, I remember that one getting me out of a few tightspots.

[Cipher]

Pokemon hasn't had any drastic changes made to the design in...well it never has, so I'm totally over the games. I loved the originals, loved G/S, but that was pretty much where it ended for me. I've played R/S and D/P, but not to completion.That's a legitimate complaint. There have been some mechanical overhauls, and although they have huge impacts on the competitive front, they're never be very important for casual players. I definitely wouldn't mind seeing a huge shake-up in the presentation of the games. Maybe the next generation can break away from the traditional "Get eight badges, fight Elite Four and criminal team" trope.

I'm also going to agree with Mecha that the Pokemon themselves have become significantly worse as time has worn on. While they still come up with some cool Pokemon from time to time, I feel like they really hit a wall following G/S, and even some of those Pokemon were completely retarded. I just don't get this. Each generation has its design motif. The first set was relatively rugged and realistic. The second generation was simpler, full of pastel colors, and a bit "artsy." The third has a tropical theme, and the fourth is full of dark colors and twisted designs. But on the whole, I can't say that the design aspect is any more or less ridiculous than it ever was.

Not that it matters. As far as the games go, the best Pokemon are culled from all generations. Each new set fills and changes niches in the gameplay.

[Peanut]

I just don't get this. Each generation has its design motif. The first set was relatively rugged and realistic. The second generation was simpler, full of pastel colors, and a bit "artsy." The third has a tropical theme, and the fourth is full of dark colors and twisted designs. But on the whole, I can't say that the design aspect is any more or less ridiculous than it ever was.

Not that it matters. As far as the games go, the best Pokemon are culled from all generations. Each new set fills and changes niches in the gameplay.

I'm not saying the way they're designed is bad, I'm saying the Pokemon themselves started to get more ridiculous and it continues to feel like they're stretching. You can make all the excuses you want about "design motifs" it doesn't counter the fact that with each iteration and subsequent batch of Pokemon, they get less and less unique.

Let's be honest, how many times can they come up with a weak mammal to show up in your first set of long grass? While there are Pokemon here and there throughout the newer games that feel unique, a lot of them feel like redesigns and rehashes of the same Pokemon we've seen before.

Maybe to the competitive Poketards, there's a difference between a f*cking Pidgey and a Starly, a Wurmple and a Caterpie, or a Growlith and a Houndour, but to me, they all blend together. That's my problem with the newer Pokemon, a lot of them feeling ridiculously redundant.

[Cipher]

Maybe to the competitive Poketards, there's a difference between a f*cking Pidgey and a Starly, a Wurmple and a Caterpie, or a Growlith and a Houndour, but to me, they all blend together. That's my problem with the newer Pokemon, a lot of them feeling ridiculously redundant.Ooooh. Yeah, I see what you mean, and I agree with you. Even to the most competitive of competitive Pokemon players, there aren't a whole lot of subtle differences between a Butterfree and a Beautifly. They're both...pretty useless and similar.

Yeah, they could definitely do away with that.

[Ra]

I like Pokemon. But as stated before... yeah, the new designs don't do anything for me. From time to time they get something good, but nothing really holds a candle to the original 151.

I still play though. My Inferape rapes everything. :B

[Voltron]

Ooooh. Yeah, I see what you mean, and I agree with you. Even to the most competitive of competitive Pokemon players, there aren't a whole lot of subtle differences between a Butterfree and a Beautifly. They're both...pretty useless and similar.

Yeah, they could definitely do away with that.

What?! Butterfree cleaned house! I rolled with him up until Cinnibar Island.

[TheCanadiandrome]

currently playing Platinum. not much different from Diamond/Pearl but fun. my favorite Pokemon, well i like Pikachu, Mime Jr. and Croagunk

[Cure]

What?! Butterfree cleaned house! I rolled with him up until Cinnibar Island.

Yeah, I would never have even gotten the first badge without Butterfree. The first psychic attack it gets is sweet. Psywave, I think it was?

[Cipher]

What?! Butterfree cleaned house! I rolled with him up until Cinnibar Island.I meant for playing against other people.

I've rolled with Butterfree many-a-time as I made my way through the actual game.

[Voltron]

Yeah, I would never have even gotten the first badge without Butterfree. The first psychic attack it gets is sweet. Psywave, I think it was?

It's confusion. Helps a lot if you start with squirtle or charmander.

[Cure]

It's confusion. Helps a lot if you start with squirtle or charmander.

Yeah, there you go.

[Ra]

DUDE. That reminds me of my Butterfree in Gold. My friends laughed when they heard that, but it was one badass bug. Helped me catch all 3 legendary dogs and everything (gotta love that Sleep Powder).

[TristanHuwJones]

I have Diamond, but haven't played in a fair while. Being Aussie meant there were a ******** of pokemanz I was never able to see because of events that never eventuated here. If anyone ever wants to battle or trade or anything, just gimme a heads up. I'll post my friend code when I can get it...

[Cipher]

If anyone ever wants to battle or trade or anything, just gimme a heads up. I'll post my friend code when I can get it...Tristan, I would love to battle you. No sh*t.

[Deathknight]

I have a somewhat compitent team at this point. If anyone wants to battle me I'd like that. Just no ubers, double team/minimize/ or quick claw

[TristanHuwJones]

I can't even remember what details I need to give you (been over a year since I last played)! Tell me and it's on!

[Samhain]

I just started Platinum. Its great. Tristan, when i beat my game we gotta battle. Whats your friend code? Pm if ya want.

[Cipher]

I can't even remember what details I need to give you (been over a year since I last played)! Tell me and it's on!We need to give each other our Friend Codes (man, I feel like such a pussy saying that), and record them in our Pal Pad items (seriously, Pokemon, let me keep a scrap of dignity).

I will post mine this weekend when I actually have time to battle.

[Zachatello00]

I'm trying to complete the pokedex legitimatly. At least as much as I can. Although, the only pokemon I can't find a legitimate way to get is Celebi. Unless someone else knows of a way?

[Ra]

Wait until Heart Gold/Soul Silver? They'll be coming out in awhile if you want to wait. They'll have events to get Celebi then, I'm sure.

God, why am I such a Pokemon nerd? :(

[Zachatello00]

Yeah, that's true. Say, did we get a release date for those at E3?

[Cipher]

I'm trying to complete the pokedex legitimatly. At least as much as I can. Although, the only pokemon I can't find a legitimate way to get is Celebi. Unless someone else knows of a way?I could temporarily trade you the one I got at the Journey Across America event back in '06. Unless you're looking to actually keep a copy of each Pokemon.

If you're just trying to complete the National 'Dex for the Trainer Star and diploma you don't need any of the event Pokemon though.

God, why am I suck a Pokemon nerd? 'Cause you like good games, broski!

[Zachatello00]

Hey that would be awesome! I'll PM you. Thanks!

[Deathknight]

I do have a Japanese Celebi for trade. I checked the ID number and it's legit. It was given out in Japan back in the GBA days. Though I only want other legendaries with good natures.

[Mikey86]

I'm currently playing Platinum. I've only made it to Snowpoint City at this point...

My favorite Pokemon. From the original 151, I'd have to go with Charizard.

[Ninjinister]

<--- Best Pokemon of all time, right here.

[Prowler]

<--- Best Pokemon of all time, right here.

Yeah, MissingNo helped alot of people.

[jalexbrown]

Hell to the yeah! Back in the old days, I was a huge Pokemaniac. I had a full 151 Pokemon Pokedex on Blue, with every Pokemon at level 100. I admit to having to use a glitch to catch a Mew, but I *didn't* use a Gameshark, which was what all my friends were doing. I had a copy of Red that I used for Gameshark hacking, and I royally ***ked it up somehow. As luck would have it, I bought a copy of Silver when it first came out, and when I opened it and popped it in there was a player named TEST on the cartridge, and that player had every Pokemon. I called Nintendo on this, and they said that it wasn't uncommon for cartridges to slip through packaging without having the battery erased first. I might still have that Silver somewhere, and I never played it. I bought a second copy so I could keep that TEST character.

[MrDizzyDEE]

I am currently playing Pokemon Silver, and I see that they are remaking Gold and Silver version, HeartGold and SoulSilver for DS.

[Powder]

I would love it if they made a pokemon game that played like a modern zelda does. That is all folks. But if you wish I will contribute something more on topic. Lately I've considered playing blue again. Bada bing.

[Ra]

Pokemon like Modern Zelda how?

Christ. I just remembered that there is an Arceus event happening this weekend at EB Games. Can't wait until Thursday now...

[Ninjinister]

I would love it if they made a pokemon game that played like a modern zelda does.

I just can't see this happening.

[Peanut]

If you mean a fully 3D Pokemon, then the entire world has been saying that for 10 years. Nintendo will never do it.

[Voltron]

Oh, man. . .I could see that being REALLY sweet.

[Powder]

yeah like peanut said basically... but like where you customize the appearance of your character, you being the human obviously, and you go through the same old places from red and blue (or whichever one you prefer) and have it be less of a role player.. (at least in the sense that you can attack through button combos rather then choosing attack and watching it happen). Im sure everyones said it why the hell cant they do it already?! garhsiufedf.

[Cipher]

and have it be less of a role player.. (at least in the sense that you can attack through button combos rather then choosing attack and watching it happen). Im sure everyones said it why the hell cant they do it already?! garhsiufedf.Because making it action-oriented would undermine the entire game? Pokemon is about slow-paced, turn-based strategy. That's just what it is, and that's why people either enjoy it or don't. Real time combat might be okay for a spin-off game, but it's not a place the main series ever will, or ever should go.

I'm totally with you on customizable characters though. For as much as the games are about customization, that's been sorely lacking. Especially now that there's online play.

[Ninjinister]

Yeah, why can't I give my Trainer visually customized? If I wanna give him a blonde fro and sunglasses, I should be able to, dammit!

[Powder]

Because making it action-oriented would undermine the entire game? Pokemon is about slow-paced, turn-based strategy. That's just what it is, and that's why people either enjoy it or don't. Real time combat might be okay for a spin-off game, but it's not a place the main series ever will, or ever should go.

I'm totally with you on customizable characters though. For as much as the games are about customization, that's been sorely lacking. Especially now that there's online play.

I feel you in that the game is based on that, but taking pictures surely wasnt a strong format either.. (pokemon snap i think it was?) I'm not suggesting it be the mainstay, but rather as you said, a spin off.

As for ninjister, YES.

[Ra]

Yeah, why can't I give my Trainer visually customized? If I wanna give him a blonde fro and sunglasses, I should be able to, dammit!
...goddamnit, now I want to play a Pokemon game like that now. Just so I can see a 3D version of that guy battle.

[Ninjinister]

And yet, Miror B. would still have the bangin'est fro in the series....

http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/b/be/MirorB.jpg/424px-MirorB.jpg

[Samhain]

Anyone getting the silver or gold remakes? Cant wait! Only a few more weeks left!

[Ninjinister]

I've still got to get through Platinum before I decide if I'm getting SoulSilver. I got it like, late last month and haven't been actively playing it since I'm trying to finish Starfy first.

[Samhain]

I've still got to get through Platinum before I decide if I'm getting SoulSilver. I got it like, late last month and haven't been actively playing it since I'm trying to finish Starfy first.

Yeah I like just got done with Platinum. Took me long enough. I Preordered silver for me and gold for my Gf. Got these neat little figures for free.

[Ninjinister]

http://kotaku.com/5513079/new-pokemon-games-revealed-pokemon-black--pokemon-white

(Insert Michael Jackson song joke here)

[Roseangelo]

Crap, I never finished the last ones.

[Ninjinister]

I still haven't even gotten to the second gym in Platinum yet @.@

[Koi]

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9083/pokemonwhiteblackreveal.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/i/pokemonwhiteblackreveal.jpg/)

Black and White coming out this fall in Japan. 5th generation.

[The Stryker]

Welcome to 3 posts ago.

[Cure]

I wonder why she cares, anyway. I don't think she's 10.

[Peanut]

What's crazy as that the first screens actually look like they're changing the perspective on the battles and the overworld.

http://serebii.net/blackwhite/pics.shtml

[Deathknight]

Black and White? I wonder what they'll change it to when it comes to the US. I highly doubt they'll let that come over here. I remember it was MegaMan Battle Network tried that and they changed it to Blue and White haha

[Peanut]

It'll be Light and Dark or Sun and Moon or something like that. Definitely won't be Black and White. The last Digimon game stole the best black/white variation with Dawn and Dusk.

[Samhain]

Havent posted in here for awhile but does anyone hunt for shinies? I caught a lv.3 random encounter shiny Pidgey on saturday and it got me so pumped to chain in my Platinum. Im trying for a shiny Larvitar but no luck yet.

[Peanut]

I don't, because yo...sh*t be time consuming as all hell. I'd love to find a shiny someday, though. You'd think with the insane amounts of Pidgey, Geodude, Ratata and Zubat I've run into over the years, I'd have at least found one.

[Samhain]

I don't, because yo...sh*t be time consuming as all hell. I'd love to find a shiny someday, though. You'd think with the insane amounts of Pidgey, Geodude, Ratata and Zubat I've run into over the years, I'd have at least found one.

Yeah it takes a long time. Especially if your SRing or one. Thats like my GF. She has probably put in total of like 500 hours in between her Platinum and HeartGold version. And not a single shiny. Ive probably put half that and I already have 4. All random encounters.

[Voidoid]

Havent posted in here for awhile but does anyone hunt for shinies? I caught a lv.3 random encounter shiny Pidgey on saturday and it got me so pumped to chain in my Platinum. Im trying for a shiny Larvitar but no luck yet.

Funny story here, I have never encountered a shiny until I got HeartGold. It was when I first started the game and I had to go to Mr.Pokemon's and I was training in the grass and behold a SHINY PIDGEY appeared! As I was over excited and when to the bag I realized that I didn't have any Pokeballs...Never seen another shiny. Oh cruel Pokeworld :x:x:x:x

[Samhain]

Funny story here, I have never encountered a shiny until I got HeartGold. It was when I first started the game and I had to go to Mr.Pokemon's and I was training in the grass and behold a SHINY PIDGEY appeared! As I was over excited and when to the bag I realized that I didn't have any Pokeballs...Never seen another shiny. Oh cruel Pokeworld :x:x:x:x

Wow that blows ! Yeah wenever I start the game im always super nervous before I get Pokeballs because if I see one and I cant catch it I know I will throw my DS at the wall.

[Samhain]

So they reaveled the Legendary Pokemon mascots for Black and white.

http://i46.tinypic.com/rhle1u.jpg

Those are there english and Japanese names apparently. The white one will be on Black version and the black will be on white. Kinda yin yang. Zekrom looks really cool and looks like Pokemon might be heading in a tad more mature direction. Atleast design wise.

[Cure]

Wow. Pretty boring stuff.

Also, Yu-Gi-Oh. Blue Eyes White Dragon and Red Eyes Black Dragon. Lolololz.

[Ninjinister]

Not terrible-looking. Everyone keeps saying they look like Digimon (or as Cure said, Duel Monsters), but really, if you look close enough, they're more like amalgamations of previous Pokémon's features.

Wonder what their deal is, though. It's hard to get them to be something epic ever since the previous generation let you catch God.

[Peanut]

Yeah, they really do look like Digimon, but that's not bad, it's just good in a different way. I the black one looks really cool. He kinda looks like a mix between Mewtwo, Grovyle/Sceptile and WarGreymon. lol

[Candy Kappa]

since the previous generation let you catch God.

reminds me of thins (http://www.vgcats.com/comics/images/090707.jpg)

[Voidoid]

Eh, they don't look that great to me, looks like Gamefreak/Nintendo is running out of ideas. Though I think that I'm done with Pokemon. Ever since R/S/E I've been bored shitless with the series and I've tried to like em' but I just can't. I was hoping that seeing the new Pokemon will inspire me but it's done the exact opposite, even the starters look like poor fan work. Black/White may not be for me..(sorry for sounding like a whiny ass)

[Ra]

At least they are a damn lot better than these (http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/zorua.png) two (http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/zoroark.png) things.

I actually... quite like them. After getting disappointed with the starters, this is like a breath of fresh air. They look interesting design wise. And intimidating. If one of those things appeared before in real life, you would poop bricks instead of going "AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW HOW CUUUUUUUTE~" or "WTF IS THAT THING!?".

...I also just noticed the black one had a drill on it's ass. Things just got extreme!

[Peanut]

I think the new starters look like the best batch since G/S.

[Samhain]

While I agree they do look different, I think this Gen might turn out to be the best since the 1st and 2nd. I hated the 3rd and 4th so these designs are a breath of fresh air to the usually little detailed ,colorful pokemon designs.

[Ra]

I think the new starters look like the best batch since G/S.
Really? I didn't quite like them as much as expected...

Then again I was expecting something a bit different with the Water Otter... Like... VERY different.

Oh well. They still have time to grow on me yet. I didn't like the 4th gen starters once upon a time and now I absolutely love them. Same could be true here.

[Samhain]

Really? I didn't quite like them as much as expected...

Then again I was expecting something a bit different with the Water Otter... Like... VERY different.

Oh well. They still have time to grow on me yet. I didn't like the 4th gen starters once upon a time and now I absolutely love them. Same could be true here.

Yeah im hoping thier evos will look cool. My dream of having a dark/fire boar with fire canons as tusks is almost copmplete. Maybe.

UPDATE: They have just released info that both will be at least part Dragon type. No surprise there.

[Samhain]

So, only 7 days till Black and White comes out. In Japan of course. Anyone getting it?

[Peanut]

I've never been tempted to import a game that'll be here within a year or so, especially when there's so much text. This is the first time in awhile I've been super jealous of Jap'n getting something before NA does however.

[Samhain]

I've never been tempted to import a game that'll be here within a year or so, especially when there's so much text. This is the first time in awhile I've been super jealous of Jap'n getting something before NA does however.

Yeah. I have never imported a game before. I most likely wont import these either. I think some Let's Play videos will hold me over.

[Ninjinister]

I'm still eking through Platinum (yes, I know, I got it back in Spring, but I haven't been playing through it consistently). I still would like to get through HeartGold or SoulSilver before taking up Black or White, so footage and Wiki reading shall suffice me for the time being. Or maybe I'll just do what I did with Platinum and wait for the inevitable third version? I haven't decided yet.

Either way, I'm still looking forward to what this generation has to offer. Although I don't feel D/P/P offered enough over R/S/E in terms of gameplay and overall presentation, I do think it made leaps and bounds in the storytelling department. With B/W claiming a tabula rasa for much of the game, I'm interested in what it overall is going to be like.

[Deathknight]

There will probably be a translated rom of it soon enough. They had a translated soul silver out pretty quickly. Though I just heard about it, I never actually tried it. Not really looking forward to 5th gen honestly. Haven't seen anything that looked cool, just game breaking. An ability that doubles speed in sandstorms.... is that really necessary? Isn't Sandstorm annoying enough already?

[Cure]

Haven't seen anything that looked cool, just game breaking. An ability that doubles speed in sandstorms.... is that really necessary? Isn't Sandstorm annoying enough already?

Yeah, totally game breaking.

[Ninjinister]

Yeah, totally game breaking.

Oh, trust me, I've seen hardcore players call so much gamebreaking in Pokémon. It makes no sense to me. Apparently those stat boosting/lowering moves like Growl and so forth that everyone gets rid of right away are supposed to be so broken that they're banned from tourney play. Like wtf. It's worse than fighting games.

[Cure]

Tourney bitches are the worst.

[Samhain]

I miss the old days of just leveling up and being done with it. All these natures and Iv's is just confusing to me. I pay no attention to it. Heck, I dont even battle anyone outside of my friends. And none of them give a crap about that stuff anyway.