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[Deleted member]

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Don't ever talk to me or my son ever again.

Ridley before Smash vs Ridley after Smash

 

[DerpingPikachu]

I swear dude you are the most online relaxed guy I know. Showing your face in your pfp and name on an online forum.
Super chill.

Yeah I really don’t care if people see how I look on here I’ve been posting long enough to know most everyone here well enough

And also I’d rather be called by my real name than “derping” as I’m usually called by people who don’t know it online lol

 

[TheMightyP]

This conversation may have passed, but the DLC's out, so I'm putting out my honest opinion on the state Pokemon franchise.

I feel like the biggest issue is that, aside from Sun and Moon (not the Ultra games), the modern games are just good. And that's just it. They're good, but the franchise used to be top of the line. And that's for a plethora of reasons; The biggest reason is the whole yearly releases they've been doing since the 3D era does not bode well with a franchise that is sold on its extensive cast of characters, both humans and Pokemon. While the Pokemon themselves are fine, the story has taken a noticeable hit as a lot of stories are just forced and feel unnatural or nonexistent. This is especially prominent in the Ultra games where the story of SuMo was straight up removed for the same generic evil team plot we've seen over and over again. But aside from that, it's very noticeable on where they cut corners in certain aspects, such as the postgame progressively getting worse.

The second major issue is GameFreak itself. I know they don't own the Pokemon franchise, and they're the most expensive branch to maintain, but for such a big behemoth of a franchise, it's clear that they falter short. And that's mostly because of the tiny staff size alongside the yearly deadlines, which, if the anime and DLC indicate anything, as well as the hiring spree, they notice it too and are taking charge to rectify those issues. Better late than never. But here's the thing... I don't think they lost touch completely. Playing the Isle of Armor made me realize that there is some heart left in the franchise; I genuinely had more fun with it than I did with the base game of SwSh, even if it's much shorter. And at that's because it felt like they actually took their time with trying to make it good. Is it just me on this?

All in all, what I just want to say is that Pokemon isn't bad. Far from it. But it needs to be better. And it can be better.

 

[Hadokeyblade]

After that, I think Paper Mario will be revealed for Smash, probably around July or August?

I would be sad if this happened, because he would be based on his sticker star/Color splash version and not the first three games version

This conversation may have passed, but the DLC's out, so I'm putting out my honest opinion on the state Pokemon franchise.

I feel like the biggest issue is that, aside from Sun and Moon (not the Ultra games), the modern games are just good. And that's just it. They're good, but the franchise used to be top of the line. And that's for a plethora of reasons; The biggest reason is the whole yearly releases they've been doing since the 3D era does not bode well with a franchise that is sold on its extensive cast of characters, both humans and Pokemon. While the Pokemon themselves are fine, the story has taken a noticeable hit as a lot of stories are just forced and feel unnatural or nonexistent. This is especially prominent in the Ultra games where the story of SuMo was straight up removed for the same generic evil team plot we've seen over and over again. But aside from that, it's very noticeable on where they cut corners in certain aspects, such as the postgame progressively getting worse.

The second major issue is GameFreak itself. I know they don't own the Pokemon franchise, and they're the most expensive branch to maintain, but for such a big behemoth of a franchise, it's clear that they falter short. And that's mostly because of the tiny staff size alongside the yearly deadlines, which, if the anime and DLC indicate anything, as well as the hiring spree, they notice it too and are taking charge to rectify those issues. Better late than never. But here's the thing... I don't think they lost touch completely. Playing the Isle of Armor made me realize that there is some heart left in the franchise; I genuinely had more fun with it than I did with the base game of SwSh, even if it's much shorter. And at that's because it felt like they actually took their time with trying to make it good. Is it just me on this?

All in all, what I just want to say is that Pokemon isn't bad. Far from it. But it needs to be better. And it can be better.

One of the biggest issues that modern Pokemon has is that the people who actually design the layout of the region's have kinda lost their touch.

The first four generations and a bit of Gen 5 all had routes and dungeons off to the side that you never actually NEEDED to go into, and they had Pokemon that you could only get in those areas, rewarding the player for exploring off the beaten path. Sometimes even a rare item or cool legendary Pokemon.

The only time off the top of my head that I can remember where the modern games did this was the desert in Sun and moon.

Basically I miss the sense of adventure the old games give me, the Yokai watch 3DS trilogy do this pretty well which is why I enjoyed those a lot more than the 3DS Pokemon games.

 

[Guynamednelson]

And that's mostly because of the tiny staff size alongside the yearly deadlines, which, if the anime and DLC indicate anything, as well as the hiring spree, they notice it too and are taking charge to rectify those issues

The recent number of spinoffs seem to also be a sign. The fans still get Pokemon games without Game Freak being overworked.

 

[KingofPhantoms]

Is there a way to make another Buddymeter quiz without deleting your previous one?

 

[Z25]

Well....

People are reposting a leak for the sword and shield base game that listed next years games. Which are:

Spoiler

shinnoh remakes with let’s go catching.

Woo boy if that’s true people will be mad I still don’t think it’s the project being teased as some big project though.

 

[Deleted member]

Like this post if you are buying a Robotnikstation 5

 

[TheMightyP]

The recent number of spinoffs seem to also be a sign. The fans still get Pokemon games without Game Freak being overworked.

I really hope this is the case, since it seems as if the Spinoffs and DLC is what's taking up the spotlight.

Also, I feel like if a new mainline Pokemon game was coming, they would have announced it already. But they worded it like the DLC IS the mainline entry.

I would be sad if this happened, because he would be based on his sticker star/Color splash version and not the first three games version



One of the biggest issues that modern Pokemon has is that the people who actually design the layout of the region's have kinda lost their touch.

The first four generations and a bit of Gen 5 all had routes and dungeons off to the side that you never actually NEEDED to go into, and they had Pokemon that you could only get in those areas, rewarding the player for exploring off the beaten path. Sometimes even a rare item or cool legendary Pokemon.

The only time off the top of my head that I can remember where the modern games did this was the desert in Sun and moon.

Knowing Sakurai, it'll probably be all 5(6 if Nintendo showed him Origami King early) rolled into one, but idk how Sticker Star can work in the moveset aside from the Final Smash, considering all the stickers were just his basic attacks. Color Splash at least had the paint hammer.

Worst case scenerio is another Mario clone.

 

[Aurane]

Like this post if you are buying a Robotnikstation 5

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*turns on*

PS: "Nope!"

*turns on again*

PS: "Wrong!"

 

[TheMightyP]

Well....

People are reposting a leak for the sword and shield base game that listed next years games. Which are:

Spoiler

shinnoh remakes with let’s go catching.

Woo boy if that’s true people will be mad I still don’t think it’s the project being teased as some big project though.

Considering Zhuge liked the reply that said it probably wouldn't be a Let's Go! game, I have a feeling that's probably not it either.

Btw, what was the leak?

 

[Z25]

Considering Zhuge liked the reply that said it probably wouldn't be a Let's Go! game, I have a feeling that's probably not it either.

Btw, what was the leak?

Spoiler

I still think Let’s go is possible but I don’t think that’s why he is excited either.

And it was the leak that said Galarian Mr Mime was a thing with an evolution as well as the fossils having to be combined to form each Pokémon.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Can anyone here read japanese characters?

 

[TheMightyP]

One of the biggest issues that modern Pokemon has is that the people who actually design the layout of the region's have kinda lost their touch.

The first four generations and a bit of Gen 5 all had routes and dungeons off to the side that you never actually NEEDED to go into, and they had Pokemon that you could only get in those areas, rewarding the player for exploring off the beaten path. Sometimes even a rare item or cool legendary Pokemon.

The only time off the top of my head that I can remember where the modern games did this was the desert in Sun and moon.

Basically I miss the sense of adventure the old games give me, the Yokai watch 3DS trilogy do this pretty well which is why I enjoyed those a lot more than the 3DS Pokemon games.

Sorry, I just saw the edit. Yeah, I agree. It has become very easy to simply breeze through the routes, and the dungeons are slowly becoming... nonexistent. The base game of SwSh suffered the most, aside from like 4 areas, practically everything was linear grasslands (not counting the Wild Area, but that has its own set of issues).

That's why I'm glad the DLC exists, because in my opinion, it regained a sense of exploration that the previous games failed to do, and that's mostly because of the more expanded open-world concept that I really, REALLY hope that they stick with later on down the line.

Edit: I do wonder if the DLC team and the Base Game team had different level designers. Or if they're hiring more in their hire sweep.

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

Can anyone here read japanese characters?

I can somewhat decently do so with my Mario Paint Booklet.

Show me the goods. If it's something small, I can probably do a decent one. The larger it gets, the harder it gets for me.

I'm not perfect, mind you.

 

[Shroob]

.......So I'm gonna go ahead an assume my opinion on the DLC would probably be unwelcome right about now?


Well, then all I can say is


**** YEAH POKEMON SNAP 2 BAY-BEH!

 

[Wademan94]

There was a problem fetching the tweet

“Look to the horizon Simba.”
“I can’t dad, this stupid trainer’s in the way.”

 

[SnakeFighter64]

I can somewhat decently do so with my Mario Paint Booklet.

Show me the goods. If it's something small, I can probably do a decent one. The larger it gets, the harder it gets for me.

I'm not perfect, mind you.

I just need to figure out the translation of the copyright info in this image. Right above Capcom

 

[Shroob]

I just need to figure out the translation of the copyright info in this image. Right above Capcom
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Snake, we did this song and dance a couple months ago, dear.

 

[Guynamednelson]

I do wonder if the DLC team and the Base Game team had different level designers

I know the director is different, maybe the DLC director is more interested in exploration?

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Snake, we did this song and dance a couple months ago, dear.

We did? I forgot. What did it say?

 

[Shroob]

We did? I forgot. What did it say?

Iirc, it's the name of the person who produced or directed it. if you use the forum's search function, you can probably find the exact thing, since you're probably one of the only people ever here to bring up Sweet Home.

 

[Deleted member]

Sweet Home Alabama

 

[Hat N' Clogs]

Concerning Project+, here is how the final five are shaking up...

Welcome to the mains club!:
So close yet so far:

Jury's still out:

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Iirc, it's the name of the person who produced or directed it. if you use the forum's search function, you can probably find the exact thing, since you're probably one of the only people ever here to bring up Sweet Home.

I can't help it if I want to give some love to Resident Evil's prototype in Marvel vs. Capcom

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

I just need to figure out the translation of the copyright info in this image. Right above Capcom
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Itei
At least from what I can tell. The dashes sometimes confuse me.

I almost started translating the title. Sawaito Homu, for the record.

 

[Shroob]

But anyway, can I just have a super mini-rant about something that irks me about Pokemon? It's not really related to the DLC, just in general.

Spoiler

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX: "Hey, we're retconning in Megas for the Pokemon that had Megas."

Pokemon GO just today: "Megas are coming!"

Sword/Shield: "....Yeah, we're gonna have all these Pokemon that are completely worthless without their Megas, **** you, use Dynamax."


They CLEARLY know that Megas are still popular and push them hard, yet they just WON'T include them in the main series title? Like, hey, Pinsir was added in the DLC... too bad Pinsir is ****ing useless without its Mega Evolution, same with a bunch of Pokemon already in Sw/Sd.

 

[TheMightyP]

I know the director is different, maybe the DLC director is more interested in exploration?

I hope he directs the exploration side of Pokemon if that's the case. He really does seem to know what he's doing.

 

[Wademan94]

I just need to figure out the translation of the copyright info in this image. Right above Capcom
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What the hell about that home is supposed to look sweet?!

Sweet Home Alabama

Ah yes, creepy mansions are the perfect gathering places for hillbillies.

 

[Deleted member]

Animal Crossing is still fun.

Already paid my first loan and Blathers is on his way, only took like two hours.

Now I’m off to bed, goodnight.

 

[TheMightyP]

But anyway, can I just have a super mini-rant about something that irks me about Pokemon? It's not really related to the DLC, just in general.

Spoiler

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX: "Hey, we're retconning in Megas for the Pokemon that had Megas."

Pokemon GO just today: "Megas are coming!"

Sword/Shield: "....Yeah, we're gonna have all these Pokemon that are completely worthless without their Megas, **** you, use Dynamax."


They CLEARLY know that Megas are still popular and push them hard, yet they just WON'T include them in the main series title? Like, hey, Pinsir was added in the DLC... too bad Pinsir is ****ing useless without its Mega Evolution, same with a bunch of Pokemon already in Sw/Sd.

For some reason, they really love pushing Megas when they "shouldn't" be a thing anymore. Which makes me think Megas are probably returning next gen (wishful thinking).

Glad everyone can agree that Z-Moves were a mistake though.

I just wanted a Gen 5 Mega thay wasn't Audino...

 

[Guynamednelson]

I just wanted a Gen 5 Mega thay wasn't Audino

And I wanted Mega Audino to be able to have all the abilities of its non-mega form.

Also just wait until New Snap adds Mega Evolutions as a gameplay feature somehow.

 

[Shroob]

For some reason, they really love pushing Megas when they "shouldn't" be a thing anymore. Which makes me think Megas are probably returning next gen (wishful thinking).

Glad everyone can agree that Z-Moves were a mistake though.

I just wanted a Gen 5 Mega thay wasn't Audino...

To be frank, I wish they'd return now.

Despite how much they push Dynamaxing, it's a failed gimmick that's already been banned from competitive, and while it'll see VGC useage... I don't think anyone 'likes' the gimmick. Because doubling a Pokemon's HP while giving them slightly weaker Z-Moves that do bonus **** like stat boosts is the pinnacle of good balance.

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Spoiler: the ****

Sweet Home Alabama

NOOOOOOOO THEM NASTIES NAUGHT NAUGHTERS

 

[Guynamednelson]

Despite how much they push Dynamaxing, it's a failed gimmick that's already been banned from competitive, and while it'll see VGC useage... I don't think anyone 'likes' the gimmick. Because doubling a Pokemon's HP while giving them slightly weaker Z-Moves that do bonus **** like stat boosts is the pinnacle of good balance.

Unfortunately Dyna/Gigantamax hatred seems to mainly be a Western thing.

 

[Shroob]

Unfortunately Dyna/Gigantamax hatred seems to mainly be a Western thing.

At the very least, I hope it stays in Galar like Z-Moves stayed in Alola.

It's just........odd that they keep pushing Megas, with 0 intent to actually put them in the one game that actually matters.

 

[Megadoomer]

Glad everyone can agree that Z-Moves were a mistake though.

I just wanted a Gen 5 Mega thay wasn't Audino...

Admittedly, I know next to nothing about Z moves, so I don't know why they'd be considered good or bad, but from what I've seen, they have great animations.

 

[Shroob]

Admittedly, I know next to nothing about Z moves, so I don't know why they'd be considered good or bad, but from what I've seen, they have great animations.

Great animations, but at the end of the day, they pretty much become a "I want to delete this one Pokemon from my opponent's team" button.

Your opponent has a Pokemon that hampers a key Pokemon on your team? Z-Move, now that Pokemon is gone.

 

[TheMightyP]

To be frank, I wish they'd return now.

Despite how much they push Dynamaxing, it's a failed gimmick that's already been banned from competitive, and while it'll see VGC useage... I don't think anyone 'likes' the gimmick. Because doubling a Pokemon's HP while giving them slightly weaker Z-Moves that do bonus **** like stat boosts is the pinnacle of good balance.

Honestly, on paper, Dynamaxing is probably the best gimmick. Every Mon can used, no items needed, it jist gives you more health and changes your moves to be stronger.

But then they dropped the ball HARD when it came to the balancing aspect.

 

[Shroob]

Honestly, on paper, Dynamaxing is probably the best gimmick. Every Mon can used, no items needed, it jist gives you more health and changes your moves to be stronger.

But then they dropped the ball HARD when it came to the balancing aspect.

I mean, I disagree to a point.

It's a gimmick where the strong get stronger, and the weak get stronger, but they're still outclassed.


With Megas, it breathed new life into otherwise useless Pokemon like Pinsir, Mawile, Sableye, and while there were some that were clearly overtuned like Salamence, Metagross or Blaziken, the fact it gave pretty much dumpster Pokemon a niche was amazing.