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RaptorWithWings posted a message on Friendly Fights - Legends in DisguisePosted in: News -
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sicknantos posted a message on Thoughts on PokéMon Sword/ShieldPosted in: Other GamesI know fans of the series are up in arms about the recent changes coming in with the blessing that is a console core installation of PokeMon. That being said, here's my take on things.
- The game looks gorgeous and I'm incredibly excited to enjoy both tall grass and wandering encounters. I think both means of engaging wild PokéMon have a place in the main series and offer a better overall experience regarding immersion (much more than past titles).
- The new mechanic - Dynamax - is a silly gimmick that forgoes the complexity and openness that Mega Evolution brought in X/Y. Mega PokéMon were and still are the best mechanic to enter the series, transforming average or even "bad" monsters to competitive tanks and sweepers. I mean, it made Beedrill a terrifying force to be reckoned with! Even Z-moves were more inventive, although they catered to the competitive tournament aspect of the game more than Megas ever did imo. Dynamax fails to bring anything unique to the series other than the opportunity to engage in raid battles (which didn't need Dynamax to come to fruition). They're just big, which means they're stronger. How revolutionary. Kappa
- The absence of the National Dex feels very bad to a lifetime fan and player such as myself, but I wouldn't skip this game for it. The National Dex is something I've worked very hard on completing in every generation (I'm currently only missing a couple event legendaries like Marshadow!) and it feels strange and wrong to think of my hard-trained and collected PokéMon being cherry-picked for admission into the new generation. That being said, I do not think this will ruin the game. Nintendo and GameFreak could always see their fan base calling out for a full National Dex and bring the new character models in with a patch (why not exclude the non-Galar PokéMon from Dynamax effects to save space and development time?), but I can't say I 100% expect it. Given the increasing file size of each PokéMon and the sheer volume of monsters we now have, it's entirely reasonable for Nintendo to consider limiting how many PokéMon appear in each game. I want the National Dex as badly as the next trainer, but I'm not going to roast Nintendo and GameFreak for a Dex we have no information on regarding its size. Chill out and let's get some more information before we all flip our lids.
- The new PokéMon designs look fantastic and I can't wait to see the rest (yes, even the moronic-looking Impidimp is fine imo. Just like in nature, not every creature is going to thrill, impress, or draw you in to love it, and that's fine).
- I hope this generation gives us some real old-school challenges like Whitney's Miltank from Gold/Silver, something that just utterly steamrolls you the first time and makes you reconsider your team and battle plan. The games have felt very easy in the story with the Battle Trees and the like suddenly ramping up in difficulty.
What did you think?
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RaptorWithWings posted a message on Friendly Fights - Fists of FuryPosted in: NewsHere’s another Highlights Reel. Everyone likes Highlights!
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Shiny posted a message on If you could revert one nerf, what would it be?Posted in: General DiscussionPatches. The poor bastard didn't even get Rush.
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Manuelo46 posted a message on Grandmasters Playoff Preview - Brian Kibler Announces Departure From GrandmastersPosted in: NewsBig respect to kibler. Hope more follow in his steps
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sashashepto posted a message on Grandmasters Playoff Preview - Brian Kibler Announces Departure From GrandmastersPosted in: Newsgood guy kibler
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Twitchy posted a message on Grandmasters Playoff Preview - Brian Kibler Announces Departure From GrandmastersPosted in: NewsThis is the kind of news that makes me want an upvote button on posts
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XmP69 posted a message on Grandmasters Playoff Preview - Brian Kibler Announces Departure From GrandmastersPosted in: Newsthat was unexpected from kibler...what an outstanding move. i respect that guy now
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jwcanlee posted a message on Grandmasters Playoff Preview - Brian Kibler Announces Departure From GrandmastersPosted in: NewsKudos to Kibler
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fraibergnl posted a message on Grandmasters Playoff Preview - Brian Kibler Announces Departure From GrandmastersPosted in: NewsKibler MVP
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Submitted! Hope you do well with your thesis :0
As for the suggestion to have a more eye catching title, I agree that would probably help getting more clicks
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..yep! changed, thank you
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Healthy discussion is great, though reading this almost sent me straight to the hospital
Let's keep things more civil next time eh?
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ehh
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Let's discuss!
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We're gonna be rich?
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Super fun deck <3 ty for sharing this
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Pretty happy that the new cards look more playable than the previous Classic additions
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As a pokemon nerd, I really like these.
I really like Golisopod and the card you made of it and First Impression are really nice ^_^
I was wondering if Xurkitree's battlecry would also Overload you for each Lightning Bolt ?
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^^^^ i 100% agree with this