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[Boss Doggie]

they still aren't breedable,so you can't train them properly,so using them in a serious multiplayer environment is a problem.

Only trouble is getting proper IVs and nature so you have to soft reset. Otherwise EVs are easy to retrain and they don't really need breed moves.

My comments in bold.

Yeah.

Honestly Catch Rate is already described, etc.

 

[Salsa]

My comments in bold.

I get the first comment for new players I guess, but at this point in time its kind of just a hassle to go into the internet for that stuff

I still believe that they dont do that purely based on the fact that they want to sell manuals, obviously

other stuff sounds good and I agree, except that I want all HMs gooooooooooooooone for good

 

[Emitan]

Pokemon Stadium on the N64 still has better battle graphics. Nintendo really needs to outsource the graphics to a different developer. This looks about on par with your average DS RPG now when it should be on the same level with Revelations, Mario 3D Land or Kid Icarus.

Game Freak should use some of their mountains of cash to buy everyone glasses.

 

[Spiderduff]

I really hope my Pokedex Pro is updated even for a small fee to take these new pokemon into consideration.

 

[Luigi87]

So tier 3 could easily be both Pokemon Z[ed] and Pokemon Z[ee]
It'll sell MILLIONS!

 

[EVOL 100%]

Voted for EatChildren but Fennekin is so goddamn cute

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Pokemon Stadium on the N64 still has better battle graphics. Nintendo really needs to outsource the graphics to a different developer. This looks about on par with your average DS RPG now when it should be on the same level with Revelations, Mario 3D Land or Kid Icarus.

Bahaha, you can't be serious.

 

[MushroomSamba]

Seems Chespin is the least popular; I wonder how long it will take for somebody to draw up a sad comic/fanart that tries to guilt people into choosing it akin to when Piplup and Oshawott were first revealed.

Oshawott had awesome second and final forms though. We have yet to see what these little guys evolve into.

Personally, Chespin's my favorite when I first saw the lineup and Froakie my least (although it's quickly growing on me).

 

[Wiseblade]

yeah

and I was wondering were you where

at least the models look charming

Yeah, they're not bad.

BUT THEY'RE NOT SPRITES

But I'll reserve final Judgement until I see Empoleon.

 

[B-Dubs]

I get the first comment for new players I guess, but at this point in time its kind of just a hassle to go into the internet for that stuff

I still believe that they dont do that purely based on the fact that they want to sell manuals, obviously

other stuff sounds good and I agree, except that I want all HMs gooooooooooooooone for good

But Surf and Waterfall are like two of the best water moves...

 

[Salsa]

I feel silly for voting for Eatchildren now that I realize how unfairly bad Chespin is doing

But Surf and Waterfall are like two of the best water moves...

keep them as TMs, of course

 

[HiddenWings]

Voted for EatChildren but Fennekin is so goddamn cute

I also voted for EatChildren, but Chespin looks interesting. I'm ok with the DQ9-like look, and I'm happy that battles seem to be a bit more dynamic than before. I wonder if this will also mean "faster".

 

[CorvoSol]

Wow the X legendary looks dumb as all heck. I could dig the Y one, though. Now I'm unsure if I should get B2/W2 or not with this coming out in October.

 

[Trey]

this still beats the point of removing HMs since id still have to carry Pokemon based on their HM "abilities" and not their battle performance

The point of removing HMs would be to avoid having to carry a usually unwanted move in your four-move array. If it's inherent to the pokemon, it would encourage building a diverse team of Mon in order to tackle the overworld and in game battling without having the former encroach on the latter.

 

[Principate]

This pokemon has pushed me into seriously getting a 3DS this year, I was always thinking about getting but no there's a mainline game built for the 3DS, I figured i may as take the leap. Considering I've never actually owned a pokemon game despite playing the shit out of some of my friends, I figured even if it's only a decent pokemon game I'd be satisfied.

 

[Korosenai]

I really hope Froakie's final evolution will be a water/ice type.

Because, you know, that would be totally awesome.

 

[michaeltraps]

other stuff sounds good and I agree, except that I want all HMs gooooooooooooooone for good

Yeah, this really needs to happen. I still don't know why its taken so long already. I'm at a point in B2 where I need cut and surf and its seriously hindered me from progressing. It's not a deal breaker, just annoying at this point.

 

[EVOL 100%]

How come there isn't any EatChildren fanart?

 

[Ezalc]

Seems Chespin is the least popular; I wonder how long it will take for somebody to draw up a sad comic/fanart that tries to guilt people into choosing it akin to when Piplup and Oshawott were first revealed.

I'm glad people saw the horrible error of their ways with Oshawott when Samurott showed up to fuck everybody's shit. Piplup is also my favorite of the 4th gen starters.

 

[NeonZ]

Pokemon Stadium on the N64 still has better battle graphics.

I guess it has better environments...? But you should look at the models again, there's no way Stadium's are better. Also, Stadium (and all other console Pokemon games) didn't even allow actual physical conctact between Pokemon, making all melee attacks look pretty dumb. The trailer shows one Pokemon touching another directly, which instantly makes the animation leagues above what we've seen before.

The actual "world" gameplay doesn't look good, but I disagree about the battles.

 

[Emitan]

How come there isn't any EatChildren fanart?

It's all Rule 34 Mass Effect crossovers.

 

[Kyzer]

type predictions:

Fire ->>> Fire

Water ->>> Water/Ice

Grass ->>> Grass/Rock

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Eh, Fennekin's boring to me. I really dislike the sleeker Pokemon like it mostly.

Chespin and Froakie are where it's at...the latter is almost as good as the king of Amphibian Pokemon, Palpitoad.

Here's hoping we get regular Pokemon reveals each month in CoroCoro from now on.

 

[harmonize]

How come there isn't any EatChildren fanart?

Do you really want to see a child being eaten?

 

[Salsa]

The point of removing HMs would be to avoid having to carry a usually unwanted move in your four-move array. If it's inherent to the pokemon, it would encourage building a diverse team of Mon in order to tackle the overworld and in game battling without having the former encroach on the latter.

diverse team building is encouraged by merely playing the game. Once you get to a gym new players realize the vast difference having the right type of Pokemo makes, etc.

Its terrible having to "give up" one of your moves to HMs, as you say. Its what makes you travel with an HM slave, but having the option to be able to just not worry about having the right type of Pokemon for HMs would be even better.

It would actually make for more interesting diversity in Teams. Whole point would be to not have to worry about saving the training of your REAL team until after you beat the game.

 

[Hypatia]

Awww yissssssss, mother fuckin' fire types.

(I hated the last two fire types)

Chespins pretty sweet too.

I really hope theres more major changes to this sequel than just 3D graphics though. Less by-the-numbers RPGing please.

 

[injurai]

type predictions:

Fire ->>> Fire

Water ->>> Water/Ice

Grass ->>> Grass/Rock

nah nah nah

Fire/Ice - Like an arctic fox as the final form

 

[fifasnipe2224]

I have not played anything Pokemon since Yellow and I LOVED it. I am not a big fan of hundreds of pokemon nor do I know much about the storyline (if there is one). How likely is it that I will enjoy this game? I loved the 151 pokemons and I dont want to have to learn the other... idk... 400 new ones.

 

[Spiderduff]

Here's hoping we get regular Pokemon reveals each month in CoroCoro from now on.

I dont see why revealing 2-3 a month is out of the question. Thats about 30 roughly till release leaving 100+ pokemon to discover once its out if they do a set of 150. even at 100 new pokemon, thats 60+ to discover.

 

[Shig]

type predictions:

Fire ->>> Fire

Water ->>> Water/Ice

Grass ->>> Grass/Rock

The gesture Froakie's making, with his fingers at his temple, makes me think he'll have a bit of Psychic.

I didn't really take that much into account with my sketch of possible evos (although the 'old master' type having telekinetic powers a la Yoda is a very natural fit), but I'm gonna repost the sketch anyway since it seems like it was kinda lost in the quick pace of the thread:

 

[suavelicious]

Trailer on 3DS eShop yet?

 

[MatthewB92]

I'm gonna name him froggy and he will be all mine.

 

[Charoncaori]

I drew myself a new avatar. =D

 

[Kyzer]

Can someone Chespin-ize my avatar...

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Hey the lesser bomb for me today was hearing Iwata pronounce this Pokemon's name:

Sweee-coon???

I don't know how I'd been saying it all this time, but it wasn't that.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

Pokemon Stadium on the N64 still has better battle graphics. Nintendo really needs to outsource the graphics to a different developer. This looks about on par with your average DS RPG now when it should be on the same level with Revelations, Mario 3D Land or Kid Icarus.

I think you really need to take a look at the N64 game again.

 

[beanman25]

Love the design of Chespin. Will likely start with it.

 

[Hypatia]

I really hope they get rid of HMs unless they're really, really useful in battle.

Why not just give the player character a knife instead of cut and a torch instead of flash?

And like... surf and waterfall should just be combined when it comes to map usage.

I dont want to waste an entire slot on a HM slave.

 

[Korosenai]

The gesture Froakie's making, with his fingers at his temple, makes me think he'll have a bit of Psychic.

Those two dots on it's face look kind of like glasses.

Would be cool if his final evolution was an old frog (kind of like that fan art that was posted earlier).

edit: And apparently it was you who drew it lol

 

[Boss Doggie]

Say, when Gen 5 was announced, was Zoroark and Zorua already revealed in Smash or something? Since I'm surprised we get Gen 6 announcement first before the mysterious Gen 6 mon in the Genesect movie.

I get the first comment for new players I guess, but at this point in time its kind of just a hassle to go into the internet for that stuff

I still believe that they dont do that purely based on the fact that they want to sell manuals, obviously

other stuff sounds good and I agree, except that I want all HMs gooooooooooooooone for good

We need actual data for IVs and EVs, but for catch rate, etc. I think the game explains it fine.

Hey the lesser bomb for me today was hearing Iwata pronounce this Pokemon's name:

Sweee-coon???

I don't know how I'd been saying it all this time, but it wasn't that.

I blame the movie for the "Soowee-kyun". Thanks to subs I realized it's "swee-kun" (sui and kun).

 

[Salsa]

we need to think of a new pun like Revolver Oshawott

We need actual data for IVs and EVs, but for catch rate, etc. I think the game explains it fine.

its serviceable, im just saying that if you're gonna go all in why not be more specific about it

 

[evilromero]

Bahaha, you can't be serious.

Why wouldn't I be serious? It looks about like DQIX on the DS. Doesn't look up to the quality I'd expect on the 3DS. I enjoy Pokemon like anyone well but I am still critical of GF in the graphics department. No reason we should just turn a blind eye because we're excited about a new game. :/

 

[Kyzer]

Say, when Gen 5 was announced, was Zoroark and Zorua already revealed in Smash or something? Since I'm surprised we get Gen 6 announcement first before the mysterious Gen 6 mon in the Genesect movie.



We need actual data for IVs and EVs, but for catch rate, etc. I think the game explains it fine.

oh don't worry. we'll still get that eeveelution.

 

[MushroomSamba]

I really hope theres more major changes to this sequel than just 3D graphics though. Less by-the-numbers RPGing please.

The series has never really been known for its in-depth battle system (in singleplayer campaign, I mean), but it'd be nice if it made me think outside the box with buffs and whatnot as opposed to just flamethrower my way to victory, etc.

Props on the avatar by the way. Love those books.

 

[RM8]

I'm pretty sure I'll be choosing Chespin after all. Water starter almost makes me not, but I think overall I like Chespin better.

 

[Keru_Shiri]

nah nah nah

Fire/Ice - Like an arctic fox as the final form

That might be too awesome.

 

[Data West]

we need to think of a new pun like Revolver Oshawott



its serviceable, im just saying that if you're gonna go all in why not be more specific about it

Professor Froakie.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Why wouldn't I be serious? It looks about like DQIX on the DS. Doesn't look up to the quality I'd expect on the 3DS. I enjoy Pokemon like anyone well but I am still critical of GF in the graphics department. No reason we should just turn a blind eye because we're excited about a new game. :/

I seriously doubt you're comparing that battle scene in Gen VI to be similar to that of DQIX.

 

[Endless]

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[Mechanized]

Froakie is da bomb! Look at his little glasses nose. Holy shit never thought I'd want to play another Pokemon game.