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Post by Kidchuckle on Mar 22, 2009 2:02:39 GMT -5
anyone getting the new version of Pokemon?
I have Pokemon Pearl.. lookingforward to the next itteration
(yes embarassed....... but it is fun)
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Post by Magmatron on Mar 22, 2009 9:40:28 GMT -5
While I like wont buy this version, already have the old one  ! |
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Post by Cyrano on Mar 22, 2009 15:07:01 GMT -5
Well, I'm guilty of getting Diamond back when it came out. It was my first Pokemon game. A friend talked be into getting it...and I ended up getting pretty obsessed with it. The ingame clock is at 516:28 now, and I haven't really played it in more than a year. That's more than 21 DAYS of play. But I caught/traded for all 498 of the little buggers!
...I'm so ashamed.
Anyway, I'm afraid getting Platinum would be unhealthy...and yet I still feel a dark temptation.
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Post by Kidchuckle on Mar 22, 2009 15:40:39 GMT -5
hahhaa let me know if you get sucked in Cyrano.
I havn't traded much.. as much as leveling up pokemon.
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Post by darylcav on Mar 23, 2009 18:21:35 GMT -5
I love Pokemon games, played 'em all since the beginning. Haven't played Platinum yet. I sold my DS and am getting the DSi when it launches here on 4/5. I'll have to wait 'til then.
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Post by Kidchuckle on Mar 25, 2009 18:27:34 GMT -5
really? but the new dsi Doesn't come with a GBA SLOT! not that I have a lot of gba Games.. I only have two.. but its nice that I have the option. for some reason I have a urge to grab some of the old pokemon games.
I'm about 12 hrs in.. it's very simular.. as far as gameplay.. slight tweak with story (secondary characters) but I hear 80% into the game it start to break away from the old stuff.
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Post by KingboyD on Mar 26, 2009 13:16:58 GMT -5
My older son has a DS and about 4 of the Pokemon games, but I never tried them. My younger son is getting a DS tomorrow for his birthday, but he probably won't use it too much. Maybe I should borrow it and try some out!  I never really use my kid's DS much. He recently got Gauntlet (via a GBA cartridge), but its so dumbed down from the original that it kills me to play it. I used to be such a diehard Gauntlet player (my buddies and I mastered the game in college and achieved everything possible in the game - living forever on one quarter, turning over the game in boards, turning it over in points, etc.). But it did prompt me to pull out my old Sega system (great rendition) and joystick and give it a go or two. |
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Post by quinjester on Mar 26, 2009 13:44:11 GMT -5
I haven't played Pokemon since Pokemon blue on the Brick Boy. I had a Venusaur named "Ed". He was a badass.
I have a DS, I really should check out the new Pokemons. It's just so distracting having things like VP: Covenant of the Plume around.
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Post by darylcav on Mar 26, 2009 18:02:14 GMT -5
I like playing GBA games on my GBA SP, not that I do that much anymore. I already moved all my GBA pokes to Pearl and Diamond so I don't need the GBA slot anymore, plus I still have my old original DS in case I do need it in the future.
Most hardcore gamers laugh at Pokemon games because of the cutesy aspect of it. But they are great rpg's and there is so much to do, even after you've beaten the game the first time, that you can play them for months on end.
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Post by gogglev on Mar 26, 2009 23:55:41 GMT -5
I'm not sure if you guys know this already, but another reason a lot of older people still play pokemon is because the game mechanics are actually a lot more complex than it seems. While most kids just level pokemon and collect them, there is a a thing called EV (effort value), which basically changes the game completely. It's a little complicated to explain and you can learn more about it here: www.serebii.net/pokedex-rs/ev.shtml but it basically is a set of additional skill points that go into your pokemon and depending on how you train them, a level 100 charizard EV trained will dominant a same charazard that does not have any EV training. It adds a lot of depth to the game and makes pokemon battling a lot more interesting. |
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Post by Magmatron on Mar 27, 2009 2:30:22 GMT -5
I'm not sure if you guys know this already, but another reason a lot of older people still play pokemon is because the game mechanics are actually a lot more complex than it seems. While most kids just level pokemon and collect them, there is a a thing called EV (effort value) Yeah, that's the heart of the competitive scene. I did it with a few but stopped it, due to it being way too time consuming. |
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Post by Kidchuckle on Mar 27, 2009 13:04:26 GMT -5
oh didn't know about the ev stuff..
but I love how deep pokemon can get.. I can imagine trying to compete more competitively it makes more of a difference.
so far I'm 12 hrs in
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Post by Cyrano on Mar 27, 2009 15:17:47 GMT -5
Dammit...dark urge... calling to me... beckoning... I don't know how much longer I'm going to be able to hold out.  Arhhhhh!! |
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Post by darylcav on Mar 27, 2009 15:31:25 GMT -5
EV training takes a great deal of time, but it makes a huge difference. Also in the newer games, starting with the Ruby/Sapphire/ Emerald games, the Pokemon have different natures which also effect how their stats progress. That stuff combined with trying to put together a team with move sets that complement each other well is part of the reason you can keep playing these games long after you've beaten it. They pack a lot into those little cartridges. They are deeper than a lot of more advanced console rpg's.
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Post by Cyrano on Mar 27, 2009 15:57:16 GMT -5
EV training takes a great deal of time, but it makes a huge difference. Also in the newer games, starting with the Ruby/Sapphire/ Emerald games, the Pokemon have different natures which also effect how their stats progress. That stuff combined with trying to put together a team with move sets that complement each other well is part of the reason you can keep playing these games long after you've beaten it. They pack a lot into those little cartridges. They are deeper than a lot of more advanced console rpg's. Also, don't forget about the IVs...basically the randomized inherent stat bases. The catch is there's no way to control them (and they're 'invisible,' like EVs), but they are important. IVs are one of the major reasons "hacked" Pokemon can be so much stronger than regular. I personally find hacking for competitive play unethical (in any game), but it happens. |
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