[Matrixbeast]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

Toxapex is another Water option but it's such a pain in the ass to get them.

SOS chaining is among the worst features Pokemon has ever introduced.

Well, maybe it'll be more easily found in USUM? I dunno.

Also yeah, I agree. It's stupid, and I hate it.
Any word on a better way of EV training in these games, by the way?

[LockonStratos]

Well, if you have the right setup, I actually would say it's faster. I have a false swiping garchomp I use. Apply EXP share, Pokerus and Macho brace on intended trainee, False swipe appropriate mon, pop an adrenaline orb and knock out about 8 mons and you're done. Really quick if you know what you're doing.

Still, until they come up with a method for obtaining HA Pokémon that have a more passive ability, I'm still refusing to forgive the loss of the SearchNav.

[Matrixbeast]

I don't know what I'm doing, though.

[Rocky505]

Got my games! Now to soft reset for ages until I get a Female Popplio with a good nature LOL!

[Spearichu]

I got a female Popplio on my first try.

[Klonoahedgehog]

Today marks the end of an era.

[Electric Turahk]

Not gotten to play much, but man I am loving some of the Pokemon you can catch early on. Noibat after your first Trial?! Yes please! And apparently you can get a Larvitar pretty early in the game too? Nice.

Team so far:

Athene - Dartrix, Lv. 17
Abeloth - Inkay, Lv. 14
Dotti - Buneary, Lv. 14
Tesla - Grubbin, Lv. 14
Pichu - Lv. 14
Chirox - Noibat, Lv. 10

Obviously a lot of that's going to change, but the range of generation representation is pretty cool.

Story's been nearly identical so far which is kinda lame, but I do like that the Ultra Recon guys are involved from the very beginning.

[Paladin]

OK, Nintendo, is it REALLY so hard for you to grasp the concept of "optional tutorials?"


Just have the professor/companion/whoever ask "Do you want me to show you how to catch a Pokemon?" Not everybody likes the blatant handholding you have insisted on for TWENTY YEARS.

[Annuga]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

OK, Nintendo, is it REALLY so hard for you to grasp the concept of "optional tutorials?"


Just have the professor/companion/whoever ask "Do you want me to show you how to catch a Pokemon?" Not everybody likes the blatant handholding you have insisted on for TWENTY YEARS.

Although you're absolutely right, you're blaming the wrong company, it's Game Freak

[GoseiWonder]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

OK, Nintendo, is it REALLY so hard for you to grasp the concept of "optional tutorials?"


Just have the professor/companion/whoever ask "Do you want me to show you how to catch a Pokemon?" Not everybody likes the blatant handholding you have insisted on for TWENTY YEARS.

But Paladin! It’s a kids game! /s