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[Bentendo]

Is it bad that I want to get 6 Pokewalkers and carry my party on my belt like a true Pokemon master?

Holy crap! I was reading the Iwata Asks and look what came up!:

Right. The style for a Pokémon Trainer is to clip three of these Poké Balls on the left and right side of their belts. The Pokéwalker has pretty much ended up looking exactly like these which makes me want to clip on six and walk around with them!

Source

:lol

 

[DuckRacer]

One is available normally. The key item used to obtain the other will be distributed via wi-fi eventually.

Do you mean people can just connect to, say, a wi-fi store on their HG/SS copy at home and get the item, or are you talking about those shitty Pokemon wi-fi stations in stores?

 

[kyo_daikun]

Do you mean people can just connect to, say, a wi-fi store on their HG/SS copy at home and get the item, or are you talking about those shitty Pokemon wi-fi stations in stores?

It will most likely be a home download as it is just the item rather than the actual pokemon itself (the pokemon in the cherish balls are always store events)

 

[Sammy Samusu]

It's definitely a case of preference and nostalgia. Let's be honest here, they are the same game.

Thread says Soul Silver is superior, how can you say they are the same?

One has Lugia, the other Ho-Oh, do not provoke me.

 

[Moobabe]

Thread says Soul Silver is superior, how can you say they are the same?

One has Lugia, the other Ho-Oh, do not provoke me.

Ho-oh > Lugia. There, I said it!

 

[upandaway]

In all fairness, Ho-oh and Lugia are in both games. It's just a matter of whether you want Sacred Fire Ho-Oh (Heart Gold) or Aeroblast Lugia (Soul Silver).

Whoooooa? Silver's Ho-Oh doesn't have Sacred Fire?

Well shit. I need to convince someone to buy Heart Gold.

 

[kyo_daikun]

Ho-oh > Lugia. There, I said it!

Strong words man, hope you got the facts to back it up!

 

[OMG Aero]

Whoooooa? Silver's Ho-Oh doesn't have Sacred Fire?

Well shit. I need to convince someone to buy Heart Gold.

Both Lugia and Ho-Oh have their signature moves regardless of which version you catch them in.
Even if they didn't, you could just use Heart Scales.

 

[Wiseblade]

Whoooooa? Silver's Ho-Oh doesn't have Sacred Fire?

Well shit. I need to convince someone to buy Heart Gold.

heart scales solve everything.

EDIT: Beaten!

 

[Moobabe]

Strong words man, hope you got the facts to back it up!

Depends what you mean by facts Gold > Silver = fact.

 

[Hex]

This is going to be a dumb question most likely, but as much as I am having fun in Platinum and will have fun in Soul Silver there is still alot of the meta game that I do not get.
Natures, "shiny" pokemon and eggs, which abilities are the keepers etc etc.
Is there any noob guide site to Pokemon or that kind of thing?

 

[upandaway]

This is going to be a dumb question most likely, but as much as I am having fun in Platinum and will have fun in Soul Silver there is still alot of the meta game that I do not get.
Natures, "shiny" pokemon and eggs, which abilities are the keepers etc etc.
Is there any noob guide site to Pokemon or that kind of thing?

http://www.serebii.net/games/mechanics.shtml
Have a blast.

 

[red shoe paul]

No that's pretty much how it works. 1 step = 1exp point, but can only gain 1 lvl and then you'll have to take it out and in again in order for it to gain more exp. Also pokemon don't learn moves/evolve/get EV stats, so it's pretty much just like giving your 'mon rare candy.

For me the Walker is great because it's easy(kinda) access to uncommon pokemon and items in the world of pokemon games which has been really great for my experience.

Guess i'll have to be taking my DS with me places now in my pocket just in case. Does it alert you on the Pokewalker that you need to switch it out and back or anything? I haven't read anything up on it, and definitely want to be good to go and know what I'm doing as soon as I get it.

 

[Koomaster]

For some reason I always end up liking the less popular version. Picking up my Godly Gold on Sunday. :lol

 

[Wanace]

So stoked about this game! I'm getting Heart Gold, since I had Silver on GBC so long ago.

I just bought a DSi so I can hook up my DSLite and trade all my Pokemon over from all my GBA games and Diamond and Platinum.

I'm still missing Darkrai and Arceus though. I think I have all the other Pokemon. I just missed out on those two events

 

[Balb]

Both Lugia and Ho-Oh have their signature moves regardless of which version you catch them in.
Even if they didn't, you could just use Heart Scales.

My bad, I was going by the original g/s. Didn't know they had the moves regardless in HG/SS.

 

[Wiseblade]

This is going to be a dumb question most likely, but as much as I am having fun in Platinum and will have fun in Soul Silver there is still alot of the meta game that I do not get.
Natures, "shiny" pokemon and eggs, which abilities are the keepers etc etc.
Is there any noob guide site to Pokemon or that kind of thing?

One of us...
One of us...
One of us...

Spoiler

One of us...

 

[Sixfortyfive]

I'm thinking of typing up a competitive battling primer to go along with the tournament thread that should be posted by Monday. It's kind of hard to be comprehensive without also being overwhelming, though.

Speaking of which, if you plan on participating but haven't already read and commented on the tournament rules, try to get around to that.

One thing that crossed my mind is that some sort of glitch policy should probably be specified, just in case. I'm thinking of the "Acid Weather" glitch in particular here (description, video). Right now, my suggested solution is to just ban Castform and Cherrim to prevent complete game lock-ups, and just have the players play through like normal if the glitch is ever activated.

 

[OMG Aero]

I'm thinking of typing up a competitive battling primer to go along with the tournament thread that should be posted by Monday. It's kind of hard to be comprehensive without also being overwhelming, though.

Speaking of which, if you plan on participating but haven't already read and commented on the tournament rules, try to get around to that.

One thing that crossed my mind is that some sort of glitch policy should probably be specified, just in case. I'm thinking of the "Acid Weather" glitch in particular here (description, video). Right now, my suggested solution is to just ban Castform and Cherrim to prevent complete game lock-ups, and just have the players play through like normal if the glitch is ever activated.

I don't think there is any danger of people using those two.

 

[Sixfortyfive]

I don't think there is any danger of people using those two.

Me neither, which is why it's my preferred solution.

 

[Sagitario]

The carts aren't even colored anymore, so it's not like you can be a proud owner of a gold colored cartridge or something like that.

That would have been so cool ...

 

[Wiseblade]

I'm thinking of typing up a competitive battling primer to go along with the tournament thread that should be posted by Monday. It's kind of hard to be comprehensive without also being overwhelming, though.

I don't think you'll need more than a guide on EVs and competitive movesets.

One thing that crossed my mind is that some sort of glitch policy should probably be specified, just in case. I'm thinking of the "Acid Weather" glitch in particular here (description, video). Right now, my suggested solution is to just ban Castform and Cherrim to prevent complete game lock-ups, and just have the players play through like normal if the glitch is ever activated.

Fine, it's doubtful anyone would want to use them anyway.

 

[kyo_daikun]

That would have been so cool ...

My SS cartridge is black tho, looks pretty cool (its not the normal grey colour)

I think the gold is on a black cart as well.

 

[MemoirsofMimi]

My SS cartridge is black tho, looks pretty cool (its not the normal grey colour)

I think the gold is on a black cart as well.

That's because they use the PokeWalker. Personal Trainer: Walking also had a black cart.

 

[SlickVic]

Yeah they both have black carts. IGN put some unboxing pics up.

 

[BGBW]

So anyone else popping along to GAME in Oxford Street tomorrow?

If all else fails, I going there in the place of my "younger cousin".

 

[red shoe paul]

So you can only way to trade Pokémon from Platinum -> Soul Silver/ Heart Gold is if you have 2 DSs'?

 

[Wiseblade]

So anyone else popping along to GAME in Oxford Street tomorrow?

If all else fails, I going there in the place of my "younger cousin".

Yep London Poke-GAF meet up? I'll be going on behalf of my "little brother" :lol

 

[Mutagenic]

I'm a little surprised that after two hours of gameplay, I can't find a single enhancement in the game engine from D/P. But I do the like the Pokemon designs more and the world seems more interesting. Diamond was my first Pokemon game btw.

 

[TaKeRx]

I'm a little surprised that after two hours of gameplay, I can't find a single enhancement in the game engine from D/P. But I do the like the Pokemon designs more and the world seems more interesting. Diamond was my first Pokemon game btw.

well so far i like the fact that you can run without holding "B".

 

[InfiniteNine]

Just ordered a black DSi on Amazon to compliment my Superior Silver pre-order! I can't wait to have a DS and a new Pokemon game again!

 

[Lkr]

Just got home with SS. Quick question - can I use wifi mystery event with this, or do I have to use D/P/Pt? I don't have 2 DS systems any more

 

[Zilch]

I didn't preorder the game but I do live in NYC and I'm wondering if I can get it anywhere in the city on Sunday or Monday. Any ideas?

 

[overthehill99]

I didn't preorder the game but I do live in NYC and I'm wondering if I can get it anywhere in the city on Sunday or Monday. Any ideas?

Anywhere. No where that sells game in NYC is going to sell out.

 

[Zilch]

Oh I know, I was wondering if it's possible to get the game that early (Sun/Mon) or if I'd have to wait til Wednesday like I used to have to in the city I used to live in.

 

[survivor]

Finally convinced my friend to preorder Heart Gold. Now I can steal his Ho-Oh figurine

 

[Hex]

Yeah they both have black carts. IGN put some unboxing pics up.

I really want that Pokewalker skin

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Does anyone know how Wlamart stocks their shelves? Do you think i can roll in there at 1 in the morning on sunday and pick it up?

 

[Why would you do that?]

Did someone already mention the Sunday Times Square Toys R Us Launch party (link) and the Nintendo World tournaments (see below) a week later?

Join us on Saturday, March 20th from 10am-2pm to celebrate the latest Pokémon release for the Nintendo DS. Bring in your Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver Version games (or Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, or Pokémon Platinum Version) and get ready for a day of Pokémon battling, trading, and all-around Pokémon fun! Our Nintendo World Pokémon Ambassadors will be on hand to accept challenges, or answer any questions you might have! Even Pikachu will be there! You can also try out the new Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions on one of our many Nintendo DS systems! Make sure to come early as we'll have fun giveaways, but only while supplies last!

I might go to both...

I didn't preorder the game but I do live in NYC and I'm wondering if I can get it anywhere in the city on Sunday or Monday. Any ideas?

If all else fails, Nintendo World seems to always have games/systems available.

 

[Mutagenic]

Just got home with SS. Quick question - can I use wifi mystery event with this, or do I have to use D/P/Pt? I don't have 2 DS systems any more

I'm wondering this too, since I no longer have my Diamond copy. Let me know what you find out.

 

[Lkr]

I'm wondering this too, since I no longer have my Diamond copy. Let me know what you find out.

Yeah, I need to figure out how to get mystery gift in soul silver too haha

 

[Deleted member 21120]

Just got home with SS. Quick question - can I use wifi mystery event with this, or do I have to use D/P/Pt? I don't have 2 DS systems any more

Where did you get it this early?

 

[Lkr]

Where did you get it this early?

local mom and pop store

 

[Shiggie]

I'm a little surprised that after two hours of gameplay, I can't find a single enhancement in the game engine from D/P. But I do the like the Pokemon designs more and the world seems more interesting. Diamond was my first Pokemon game btw.

Seriously?

Mutagenic
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[Deleted member 21120]

Someone in Seattle tell me where a "mom and pop" store is.

 

[Gravijah]

Does anyone know how Wlamart stocks their shelves? Do you think i can roll in there at 1 in the morning on sunday and pick it up?

Honestly, it's up to each individual store. The local Wal Mart sometimes has games in the morning when they come out, yet once I had to wait a week for them to stock SF4.


(GameStop/etc are far as hell, plus I have family that work at Wal Mart so the 10% discount is nice.)

 

[SlickVic]

Oh I know, I was wondering if it's possible to get the game that early (Sun/Mon) or if I'd have to wait til Wednesday like I used to have to in the city I used to live in.

The release date is Sunday (like most big release Nintendo games) so just about any store selling games should have it then. Though I think the only store that has a deal on it (outside Amazon) is Target with some $5 gift card I think.

 

[RyanDG]

This may be a really dumb question - but my wife got the Jirachi thingy event from Gamestop and is wanting to bring it into her Soul Silver game when she gets it. The problem is we only have one DS. Has Nintendo facilitated a way to transfer your own pokemon from Diamond -> Soul Silver without a second DS - or is my wife's Jirachi doomed to be on her Diamond game?

 

[Balb]

This may be a really dumb question - but my wife got the Jirachi thingy event from Gamestop and is wanting to bring it into her Soul Silver game when she gets it. The problem is we only have one DS. Has Nintendo facilitated a way to transfer your own pokemon from Diamond -> Soul Silver without a second DS - or is my wife's Jirachi doomed to be on her Diamond game?

You can try trading online with someone here, but there isn't a way to trade using one DS.

 

[Mutagenic]

Seriously?

Mutagenic
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Seriously. Explain to me what the enhancements are, I'd love to know.