[QUOTE=Zero_X54321;38221595]few things:
it's not Garry, it's Gary, and even then, it's still Blue. (or green depending on HOW particular you want to be)
the little shit in gold/silver was Silver. although my friend named him ??? since he thought that that was his name (it displays "??? Would like to fight!" when you first fight him)
The ability that your pokemon have is Pickup. it was on stuff like Zigzagoon in RSE and Bidoof in DPP.
it gets more and more useful the higher level your pokemon is, eventually picking up stuff like hyper potions and rare candies (in the higher half of the leveling spectrum [50+])
I liked the two rivals who are childhood friends a lot more than any other rival, it makes it feel less like a generic pokemon game and more like an actual adventure. even in B2/W2 the rival reminds me of Pearl/Barry (DPP Rival) always like "Hey lets battle!" and then running off full speed when he loses to go do something else with a little too much enthusiasm.
and last but not least, rock smash is a terrible move. it has like 20 Power. I would advise against using it. ever.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for clearing that up man (I'm not being sarcastic) I misspelled Garry, and to me he would be Red (for me at least, I played Blue before I played red)
He would be Gold for me (Played silver first) It seems as though I always play the wrong game.
That I did not know, the actual name of it, or the fact you can pick up rare candys etc, I was calling it thief because I knew it as a move my aipom could use it in Colosseum to steal potions etc
I know rock smash is a pretty bad move, but it can have its uses, also wasn't it a HM in gen3, I'm almost certain I had to use it in sapphire.
Also just so people know, although I really liked the pokemon franchise since I was really small (I used to get my mum to buy about 20 packets of those crisps when gold was released for the tazoes and I fucking loved the anime) I never played a pokemon game until 3rd gen, and even then it was on gamecube, so my knowledge of anything after, and even a little before is going to be less than perfect, and I was never a massive expert to begin with. Also I may post up my old Colosseum team, for old times sake
I recently started playing Emerald with an emulator, and I've really been enjoying it (This is coming from somebody who has only ever played one pokemon game in his life before, and that was for a short amount of time.)
One thing that I'm confused about, however, is the Pokemon metagame. What decides if a Pokemon is strong or weak, what Pokemon ARE strong/weak, and generally what are the general strategies? I've been using bulbapedia for some Pokemon and sometimes it mentions the particular Pokemon's place in competitive play and I'm a bit confused by it.
[QUOTE=absolalone111;38221888]Thanks for clearing that up man (I'm not being sarcastic) I misspelled Garry, and to me he would be Red (for me at least, I played Blue before I played red)
He would be Gold for me (Played silver first) It seems as though I always play the wrong game.
That I did not know, the actual name of it, or the fact you can pick up rare candys etc, I was calling it thief because I knew it as a move my aipom could use it in Colosseum to steal potions etc
I know rock smash is a pretty bad move, but it can have its uses, also wasn't it a HM in gen3, I'm almost certain I had to use it in sapphire.
Also just so people know, although I really liked the pokemon franchise since I was really small (I used to get my mum to buy about 20 packets of those crisps when gold was released for the tazoes and I fucking loved the anime) I never played a pokemon game until 3rd gen, and even then it was on gamecube, so my knowledge of anything after, and even a little before is going to be less than perfect, and I was never a massive expert to begin with. Also I may post up my old Colosseum team, for old times sake[/QUOTE]
no, it's always Silver and Blue (English)/Green (Japanese.) those are their official names.
[QUOTE=Repulsion;38221915]I recently started playing Emerald with an emulator, and I've really been enjoying it (This is coming from somebody who has only ever played one pokemon game in his life before, and that was for a short amount of time.)
One thing that I'm confused about, however, is the Pokemon metagame. What decides if a Pokemon is strong or weak, what Pokemon ARE strong/weak, and generally what are the general strategies? I've been using bulbapedia for some Pokemon and sometimes it mentions the particular Pokemon's place in competitive play and I'm a bit confused by it.[/QUOTE]
The Pokemon meta isn't really that hard to understand. The whole concept of strong or weak is clearly laid out in their stat spreads and other stuff like abilities and movepools. [url=http://www.smogon.com/bw/tiers/ou]Smogon's OU tier[/url] is generally the Pokemon that are considered top of their class (only being trumped by the Uber tier which is basically straight up overpowered).
[QUOTE=Repulsion;38221915]What decides if a Pokemon is strong or weak, what Pokemon ARE strong/weak, and generally what are the general strategies?[/QUOTE]
Base Stats + Abilities + Typing + Movepool = competitive strength.
if you're lacking in one, you're lacking in competitive strength.
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endgame team, I didn't know where to find a rhydon so I just caught that metal guy for extra defense
[QUOTE=absolalone111;38221380]I don't like the change making TMs re-usable, I know it makes sense as its a machine, but I just don't like it, it makes the game easier.[/QUOTE]
Oh my god I love this part. I'm a packrat in games, so I would literally never use a TM if I couldn't get it again. Which meant almost every TM I would never use no matter how useful because I could never get it again. Now I can use them freely because they NEVER RUN OUT.
[QUOTE=biodude94566;38225178]Oh my god I love this part. I'm a packrat in games, so I would literally never use a TM if I couldn't get it again. Which meant almost every TM I would never use no matter how useful because I could never get it again. Now I can use them freely because they NEVER RUN OUT.[/QUOTE]
I preferred it how it was, it was about choice, about tactics. Questions like "Is this pokemon strong enough?" "How long will it take me to train it up to the right level" "Would this pokemon fit with my battling style?" it required more thought. Now, I can in a sense "waste" a TM because I can use it again.
[QUOTE=absolalone111;38225839]I preferred it how it was, it was about choice, about tactics. Questions like "Is this pokemon strong enough?" "How long will it take me to train it up to the right level" "Would this pokemon fit with my battling style?" it required more thought. Now, I can in a sense "waste" a TM because I can use it again.[/QUOTE]
I understand where you're coming from, but to me, using TM's previously would be a complete waste if you couldn't get it more than once. Because what if down the line I decided I wanted a different move? Or wanted to teach it to another Pokémon? I much prefer being able to use them infinitely since, like I said, I'm a packrat in video games. I ALWAYS have to have at least one copy of uncommon, rare, etc., items. Which means I would never use single use items since you can't get another copy.
[QUOTE=biodude94566;38225178]Oh my god I love this part. I'm a packrat in games, so I would literally never use a TM if I couldn't get it again. Which meant almost every TM I would never use no matter how useful because I could never get it again. Now I can use them freely because they NEVER RUN OUT.[/QUOTE]
This was me before Gen V, I always liked to have every TM on the bag and got really frustrated because the best attacks were always TMs you could only get once
It was the same with the evolutionary stones, you could usually get only one of each per game. I'm also happy they decided to bring back stores that sold them like in Gen I, it really helps in the end-game.
[QUOTE=absolalone111;38225839]I preferred it how it was, it was about choice, about tactics. Questions like "Is this pokemon strong enough?" "How long will it take me to train it up to the right level" "Would this pokemon fit with my battling style?" it required more thought. Now, I can in a sense "waste" a TM because I can use it again.[/QUOTE]
it wasn't good for playing online, though
you need the moves to stay around so you can build good teams and change stuff up
[QUOTE=salty peanut v2;38226158]it wasn't good for playing online, though
you need the moves to stay around so you can build good teams and change stuff up[/QUOTE]
Back in my day, there was no online *grumble grumble* gamecube *grumble grumble*
All joking aside I see where you guys are coming from, and I agree, it does make it a lot easier, for pack-rats and online players alike, everyone has their own play style.
Does black have a feature that lets you migrate from the gba games?
If so is it worth getting my old team(s) from my gen3 games, and playing online with them, for old times sake?
[QUOTE=absolalone111;38226872]Back in my day, there was no online *grumble grumble* gamecube *grumble grumble*
All joking aside I see where you guys are coming from, and I agree, it does make it a lot easier, for pack-rats and online players alike, everyone has their own play style.
Does black have a feature that lets you migrate from the gba games?
If so is it worth getting my old team(s) from my gen3 games, and playing online with them, for old times sake?[/QUOTE]
No Black does not, but you can import from generation 4 games like Platinum which can import from generation 3 games.
you'd have to pal park them over to gen 4 first
[QUOTE=Biotoxsin;38227052]No Black does not, but you can import from generation 4 games like Platinum which can import from generation 3 games.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=salty peanut v2;38227058]you'd have to pal park them over to gen 4 first[/QUOTE]
Thanks, but fuck, now I have to complete d/p/pl again
Anyone got a Shinx for trade?
[QUOTE=absolalone111;38227337]Thanks, but fuck, now I have to complete d/p/pl again[/QUOTE]
also you need two DS's
decided i actually wanted to finish the pokedex
currently at 96/301, hoping to catch as many as i can without having to trade although ill probably trade/tradeback eggs and shit to speed up training pokemon for evolutions
gotta get dem pokemans
[QUOTE=Dragoshi1;38196398][B]PULLED THIS, FUCK YEAH.[/B]
[IMG_thumb]http://pokebeach.com/news/0612/92-giratina-ex.jpg[/IMG_thumb]
Got two packs of Dragons Exalted, first pack had this bastard.[/QUOTE]
Buddy, I just pulled the same thing from a Mewtwo EX tin. The same pack also came with a reverse holo Garbodor.
[QUOTE=Zero_X54321;38227886]also you need two DS's[/QUOTE]
Honestly its less of a problem than you'd think, I have about 5 DS's lying around, I could probably assemble them into at least 3, if not 4 working ones, the real problem is the time and effort it takes to complete the games. Also, have any of you guys played B2/W2 yet?
[QUOTE=absolalone111;38235840]Honestly its less of a problem than you'd think, I have about 5 DS's lying around, I could probably assemble them into at least 3, if not 4 working ones, the real problem is the time and effort it takes to complete the games. Also, have any of you guys played B2/W2 yet?[/QUOTE]
I'm kinda surprised at how many people don't just have a save with a crapload of time and stuff on it. I have a platinum playthrough that has 300+ hours on it.
I just beat[sp]Iris[/sp]on my second go at the league.
Terrakion - Level 48
Legion (Scolipede)* - Level 50
Reptilicus (Serperior) - Level 53
Cobalion - Level 51
Virizon - Level 52
Genesect - Level 57
[B]<3[/B]
[sp]And holy shit, I actually managed to beat N / Lv. 70 Zekrom with the entire team...[/sp]
Seriously, time and effort to get through the story in a mainseries Pokemon game? Oh wow, that's a new one.
[QUOTE=Zero_X54321;38235867]I'm kinda surprised at how many people don't just have a save with a crapload of time and stuff on it. I have a platinum playthrough that has 300+ hours on it.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Eriorguez;38237833]Seriously, time and effort to get through the story in a mainseries Pokemon game? Oh wow, that's a new one.[/QUOTE]
Shit, I keep forgetting to explain, I [I]had[/I] a platinum save with close to 400 hours played or something ridiculous like that. My first DS was taken back by the kid it belonged to (I thought he had given it to me) but 4 months later he came to my house and asked for it back. Anyway, after that setback I went out and bought my own DS, at this point I was still about 6 gyms in (this isn't at 400 hours in, this is way before) I completed the game, messed around, got some of my pokemon from sapphire sent up, had fun battling using my old team, Then about 2 years after a different friend of mine lent me platinum asked for it back. I can quite honestly say I was devastated, all this time and effort, and he was just going to wipe the save. Being the faggot I am, over the past 4 or more years I had used these pokemon and had grown attached to them, an emotional bond. I managed to trade a bunch of them over to a 3rd friend of mine (who had pearl on his R4) who then accidentally deleted the save. Even if I wasn't bothered by all of this, I still hate playing games again. I don't like watching movies, reading books or playing games more than once, I rarely watch a film twice and enjoy iy anything like as much as the first time, same with games and books. Even if I wasn't such a fussy little shit, I no longer own any physical copies of any 4th gen game, so I would need money (I lack this) I [I]could[/I] put platinum on my M3 simply (For the record I do actually use this for homebrew games, I used to hang out on GBATemp, and still popped back every so often until it went down) and I'm not sure if that would mess stuff up/ black wouldn't communicate with a warez'd copy of a pokemon game, and I'd rather not risk it.
tl;dr I'm lazy, poor and develop emotional bonds with sequences of code with little pictures.
This week I'm living on crabsticks and pizza because I bought White 2. And I can't really play it like a sequel because I lack a second DS at the moment and my WiFi isn't using WEP. :S
so ive been nicknaming all the pokemon i catch for my pokedex for no adequately explainable reason
my pc box currently contains such inspired chaps like
SHAQ FOO the Sneasal
SNORTSNORT the Piloswine
A SHURIKEN the Clefairy
PUNCHUDEAD the Toxicroak
DROPNPEELZ the Delibird
SQUIRTY the Panpour
FWOOSHY the Simisear
BANGARANG the Klinklang
ZOOOOOOONE the Magneton
LOIAL DURG the Herdier
WIBBLYDOOD the Seismitoad
8==D the Gurdurr
FLIPFLUP the Golbat
PROPOPELLA the Buizel
OH FISH!!! the Feebas
FZZBZZZZZT the Yanmega
MILF the Leavanny
MUPPETJOKE the Munna
CUBAN PEET the Maractus
PEWPEWPEW the Octillery
JARATE-MAN the Sawk
JIGGLYTUFF the Lickilicky
there's a reason i dont usually nickname pokemon
I might do a Nuzlocke run on an older game. Which one should I do? Ruby/Sapphire are my favorites.
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