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[Noipoi]

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7* Iron Bundle Raid incoming


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Santa's ****ing pissed

Also they're bringing Walking Wake and Iron Leaves back, so that's good for everyone who missed out.

It'd be nice if you could just get them in the dlc, but whatever...

 

[Shroob]

Santa's ****ing pissed

Also they're bringing Walking Wake and Iron Leaves back, so that's good for everyone who missed out.

It'd be nice if you could just get them in the dlc, but whatever...

I think

Bundle and Valiant are easily the two robos I like the most.

Bundle cause it's a ****ty Christmas lawn decoration what with its head popping off all the time

And Valiant is just cool, absolutely no biases here.

 

[Noipoi]

I think

Bundle and Valiant are easily the two robos I like the most.

Bundle cause it's a ****ty Christmas lawn decoration what with its head popping off all the time

And Valiant is just cool, absolutely no biases here.

Yeah those are probably the best ones. I also really like Iron Thorns, though sometimes it looks more like an egg than a robot dinosaur.

 

[Shroob]

So it's ice Tera type, and its movepool is kinda limited to Ice and Water.


Quick what's a good specially defensive Thick Fat Pokemon.

 

[Hydreigonfan01]

So it's ice Tera type, and its movepool is kinda limited to Ice and Water.


Quick what's a good specially defensive Thick Fat Pokemon.

Snorlax. It's also Normal type so it doesn't get hit super effectively by Freeze Dry.

 

[Shroob]

Snorlax. It's also Normal type so it doesn't get hit super effectively by Freeze Dry.

Now what are some good fighting moves it gets...

 

[cashregister9]

Unfortunately it's complain about pokemon hour again

I am still bummed about the level scaling, I know that there are high 60 pokemon, but I have not encountered any. I have had the worst performance here than I have anywhere else in the game, I have not just been getting normal frame drops, the game will sometimes freeze for a few seconds before going back to the standard low framerate.

The white blocks they use for the architecture is too bright and hurts my eyes and gives me a headache. I think this problem might be worse for me as a lighting glitch happened where things got really really bright and then dimmed and it might just be leftover from that.

 

[Shroob]

Unfortunately it's complain about pokemon hour again

I am still bummed about the level scaling, I know that there are high 60 pokemon, but I have not encountered any. I have had the worst performance here than I have anywhere else in the game, I have not just been getting normal frame drops, the game will sometimes freeze for a few seconds before going back to the standard low framerate.

The white blocks they use for the architecture is too bright and hurts my eyes and gives me a headache. I think this problem might be worse for me as a lighting glitch happened where things got really really bright and then dimmed and it might just be leftover from that.

Are you playing on handheld by chance? I've noticed the freezing occasionally but I've seen people who say the game runs decent.

 

[cashregister9]

Are you playing on handheld by chance? I've noticed the freezing occasionally but I've seen people who say the game runs decent.

I've been bouncing between handheld and tv, The freezing has only been in handheld.

 

[Z25]

Oh, hey


The unreleased DLC for Pecharunt spoils who Penny's dad is.... and it's surprisingly someone we know.

Spoiler: It's

Peony.


From the Crown Tundra

Tbh I thought everyone agreed this was the likeliest option.

Spoiler

I saw the Penny and peony connection being very similar pointed out a lot. Also she was from the same region. I think one of her foreign names is actually really spot on for a peony collection iirc.

Indigo Disk story

Does anyone else think the plot just kinda stops?

We grab Carmine, Kieran, and Briar. We head even deeper into Area Zero, which equates to traversing a few corridors and fighting a few Pokemon. We fight Terapagos, catch Terapagos, and...that's it. They're in a real hurry to get back to those Ed Sheeran credits.

We figured maybe Kieran was under the toxic influence of Pecharunt, but he's just having a moment. We figured maybe Briar had an unhealthy obsession with clearing her family's name, and would go to any length to do so, even if it meant hurting others, but no. She's just got ADHD and she hyperfixates on stuff, and we just tell her to knock it off and everything's fine. And I realize these were both fan theories, but still the Indigo Disk plot seems like it it's a rush to wrap itself up without much in the way of cool stuff happening.

And I guess I was also expecting a grand answer to all the Area Zero stuff that just isn't there in the main plot. The answers actually come in a completely optional scene, and they're still kinda vague. Sada/Turo mentions that the S/V Book captured their imagination, but they also mention something about alternate timelines. Are the Paradoxes truly figments of dreams, or were they warped here from different timelines? And what about those symbols in the cave, the ones are in the game's freakin logo?? I don't know if there's a solid conclusion.

The base game and its mysteries sparked my imagination so much, but in the end I just feel sort of...underwhelmed?

Honestly I think your second part nails it….

Spoiler

There’s no real wrap up to lore of the region itself.The main legend existed all this time and yet we barely learn anything about the legend or why area zero is what it is.

There’s also no real point to going back there. Like it feels they were obligated too, but didn’t know where to go at all.

I’ve haven’t watched the peachrunt event, but pushing the main cast back and not having them return was odd. The elite 4 taking the whole first half of the dlc up, all to just leave.

It’s a weird story decision. It felt like there needed to be another revelation Here that would have reframed the story. But we didn’t get that despite the setups. They really should have linked Kieran’s story to peachrunt. No clear answer on heaths original expedition also doesn’t make sense.

It feels like the pieces were there, and Gamefreak just stopped putting them together. Like they bought Geeta back, and she doesn’t even have a purpose. We should be learning why the gym leaders hate her, and seeing more of what drives her character. Briar also felt like she was going to go full evil, but they just backtrack all the way. Missed opportunity for her to have sent the book back in time or somehow being responsible foe heath’s visions, creating the paradox of what came first.

 

[KillerCage]

I'm so excited for Galactus vs Unicron tomorrow!
Who else will be watching the live premiere?

 

[Z25]

Now what are some good fighting moves it gets...

Could be wrong but doesn’t it get body press? If so curse body press probably pops off. I think it also gets hammer arm if your not going to run focus punch.

 

[TheMightyP]

You know, as much faults the modern Pokemon games have been, there has been something truly fun about the gameplay loop in the open area games.

Like idk battling and catching are genuinelly much more fun here than other Pokemon games. I think it has to do with the seamless transitions more than anything which makes things quick and snappy. Appreciate that.


Also, after failing Crispin for the 9000th time, it's time to change my team. Welcome Mighty's 7th Mon of the Year, Flygon (nickname pending).

 

[Shroob]

I've been bouncing between handheld and tv, The freezing has only been in handheld.

Yeah, it's a handheld thing from my experience tbh.

 

[TheMightyP]

Yeah, it's a handheld thing from my experience tbh.

Legit stopped playing my Switch in handheld, the newer, more ambitious Switch games were clearly built with dock mode in mind that it's kinda not worth switching anynore.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

My theater ended up showing Godzilla Minus One. So without hesitation I immediately went to go see it and...

It is definitely in my top 3 favorite Godzilla films!

This, Gojira (1954) and GMK are definitely the top dogs!

Best movie of this year (Yes I'm bias).

Spoiler

I won't lie though when I say I wish the reason for Godzilla's rampage was because of bikini atoll wiping out his colony as seen in that backstory written for Godzilla 1954. Real missed opportunity, the idea the characters came across an "elephant graveyard" of Godzilla skeletons making them understand why Godzilla is attacking.

Also my headcanon is the Godzillasaurus being a species of theropod dinosaur that evolved to become semi-aquatic during the Mesozoic and survived extinction moving into the deep.

 

[Shroob]

Oh thank god, you don't have to complete the Teal Mask to access the Paradoxes. Just do the Bloodmoon Ursaluna sidequest it seems.



Though, now I wonder if you can like, sequence break? Can you BEAT Indigo Disc before Teal Mask....?

 

[TMNTSSB4]

You'll miss college when you graduate, trust me

it’s online college, so I don’t think I’d miss it

 

[SneakyLink]

Oh thank god, you don't have to complete the Teal Mask to access the Paradoxes. Just do the Bloodmoon Ursaluna sidequest it seems.



Though, now I wonder if you can like, sequence break? Can you BEAT Indigo Disc before Teal Mask....?

I don't know if you can since it is a direct sequel that also requires beating the main story.

Would be funny if it is possible.

 

[TheMightyP]

Yeah, my team had been set... again.

Minior
Meowstic
Flygon
Scrafty
Scizor
Lapras

My Golurk has been replaced with my Flygon. Otherwise, bout the same

 

[Shroob]

I don't know if you can since it is a direct sequel that also requires beating the main story.

Would be funny if it is possible.

I mean

I beat Kieran in the Teal Mask's first real fight, and I got a call from Clavell saying I could go to Blueberry academy.

 

[SneakyLink]

I mean

I beat Kieran in the Teal Mask's first real fight, and I got a call from Clavell saying I could go to Blueberry academy.

Do it. Cause a Paradox by beating future Kieran before past Kieran.

 

[Shroob]

Do it. Cause a Paradox by beating future Kieran before past Kieran.

Here he comes


Iron Edgelord

 

[Michael the Spikester]

Now that I've seen every film I wanted to see this year and it coming to a close as we enter 2024. I'd list my top 11 films of this year followed by honorable mentions.

11. 65
10. Meg 2: The Trench
9. Missing
8. Renfield
7. Thanksgiving
6. The Super Mario Bros. Movie
5. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
4. Sisu
3. Cocaine Bear
2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
1. Godzilla Minus One

Honorable Mentions: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Fast X, Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, Napoleon, Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken

 

[KillerCage]

My theater ended up showing Godzilla Minus One. So without hesitation I immediately went to go see it and...

It is definitely in my top 3 favorite Godzilla films!

This, Gojira (1954) and GMK are definitely the top dogs!

Best movie of this year (Yes I'm bias).

Spoiler

I won't lie though when I say I wish the reason for Godzilla's rampage was because of bikini atoll wiping out his colony as seen in that backstory written for Godzilla 1954. Real missed opportunity, the idea the characters came across an "elephant graveyard" of Godzilla skeletons making them understand why Godzilla is attacking.

Also my headcanon is the Godzillasaurus being a species of theropod dinosaur that evolved to become semi-aquatic during the Mesozoic and survived extinction moving into the deep.

Glad you finally got the chance to watch the film!

 

[Z25]

I will give the DLC this, the dialog options are hilarious. This was one of my favorite moments:

Spoiler: mild spoiler

The follow up response to this is hilarious as well.

 

[TMNTSSB4]

just found out Byleth’s canon birthday is September 20th…neat

 

[Will]

I’m catching up to the Chainsaw Man manga since I’m done keeping up with MHA and JJK. I’m pretty close to the current chapter.

Spoiler: My Thoughts

Damn…

He just…

He just like me fr…

Tl;dr I like it. It’s different in all the good ways.

 

[KingofPhantoms]

just found out Byleth’s canon birthday is September 20th…neat

Which is the same day that I was born.

Is this a sign telling me that I should buy Three Houses?

 

[Noipoi]

Which is the same day that I was born.

Is this a sign telling me that I should buy Three Houses?

As a certified Fire Emblem Hater ™ Three Houses is really radical and you should give it a try

 

[cashregister9]

Okay yeah I think my complaints about the level scaling might have been compensating for the fact that I am actually just bad at pokemon

I am being cooked by Crispin (Pun 100% intended)

 

[Shroob]

Okay, got everything in the dex aside from the tiny turtle.


Now?



....we can actually start the dlc.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Objective: take apart all the future paradox Pokémon and fuse them together as a big mecha. It’s probably in constant pain and longs for death. It probably questions the reason for its existence. But it also crushes every other Pokémon it fights. It’s also vaguely Mewtwo shaped.

 

[Shroob]

Objective: take apart all the future paradox Pokémon and fuse them together as a big mecha. It’s probably in constant pain and longs for death. It probably questions the reason for its existence. But it also crushes every other Pokémon it fights. It’s also vaguely Mewtwo shaped.

So


Dracovish
Again

 

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Also they're bringing Walking Wake and Iron Leaves back, so that's good for everyone who missed out.

It'd be nice if you could just get them in the dlc, but whatever...

I held off on them thinking that would be the case. Oh well.

Will have to find someone who can help me with both (Walking Wake especially). I've pretty much ignored Raid Battles, so while I think I can get an easy counter together, I'll be very inexperienced.

 

[Jondolio]

I lost to Drayton the other day

Pokémon DLC got hands

 

[Shroob]

I held off on them thinking that would be the case. Oh well.

Will have to find someone who can help me with both (Walking Wake especially). I've pretty much ignored Raid Battles, so while I think I can get an easy counter together, I'll be very inexperienced.

Considering they're 5* raids, they're very easy.


A single Belly Drum Play Rough combo from Azumarill should almost outright OHKO it.

As for Iron Leaves, it's quad weak to bug.

 

[Arcanir]

I lost to Drayton the other day

Pokémon DLC got hands

Him and Lacey gave me more trouble then I care to admit, I actually reworked my team a bit because of them.

 

[Shroob]

We're gonna need to form up a Smashboards BBQ group to help each other with these quests cause


You need soo many and get soo few, but group quests give a TON.

 

[Z25]

Also another rant on the design of the new parts of area zero.

Why is it more of the same? It should be some crazy journey to the center of the earth/land before time ****, but GF was like “nah”

I was hoping we would get a mystery dungeon type of map design. Something like fogbound like for example.