[DS] How do you get 3,000 pikachus on a bus? POKEMON!

I like the way they've added depth to objects like houses by moving the screen downward so instead of you playing with an "overhead" type view, you get more of a "chase/reverse-chase" perspective.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:PokemonDP2.gif

Here's a little clip of the female main character walking through a town. I really like the look of it, everything seems to flow really well onscreen.

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Originally Posted by Freelance Wolf

OMG, we can trade monsters online?! Awesome news for me. This would be a must have reason to get the game.

I agree, it would be extremely convenient. I always hated having to use the Link Cable AND trying to find someone else who was willing to trade. Wi-fi is making everything so much more simple.

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Those are some interesting clips. One thing about the original promo that threw me a bit was when he used the stylus to put a crown on top of the "squirrel" type. Must be a new variation to the ribbon system.

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Originally Posted by Shonos

There's just something about him that seems.. odd. The beret, perhaps?

My thoughts exactly. I don't like that beret at all. You can barely see the character's face because they made it so big.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by RPG Maker

Shinou Gym Leaders

I certainly hope that these gym leaders also play a more active role in the game. One thing that I liked about Ruby/Sapphire was that they came out of their respective gyms once and a while and helped you out.

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Originally Posted by Acro-nym

I'd like the ability to go back and fight the Gym Leaders every once in a while. In Ruby/Sapphire, they were listed in the Trainer's Eyes, but they never became active again. And I love the notion of a legendary Water/Dragon.

I could've sworn I read somewhere that after a long time they will rechallenge you again. Correct me if I'm wrong

Hm, it looks like they've gotten rid of the HM's Strength and Dive

I'm not particularly impressed with the new gym leaders. Apprently Nintendo is beginning to run out of ideas here.

Hyota = Brock and Giovanni (Rock/Ground)
Natane = Bugsy and Erika (Grass/Bug/Poison)
Sumomo = Misty and Wallace/Juan (Water)
Makishi = Bugsy and Erika (Grass/Bug/Poison)
Merissa = Jasmine (Steel)
Tougan = Brock and Giovanni (Rock/Ground)
Suzuna = Pryce (Ice)
Denji = Lt. Surge and Wattson (Electric)

It's not that I'm disappointed about this, it just sucks that it lacks variety. I have yet to see a Dark-type gym leader in a game. Throwing in another Psychic-type leader wouldn't hurt either. Hopefully Diamond and Pearl's Elite Four are a bit more diverse.

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Looks like they've brought Tangela back as well as pre-evolve and evolved forms of...Gligar it looks like.

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I seriously hope they make the beret the male charcter is wearing optional, because that looks absolutely retarded.

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Originally Posted by BigCN401

Hopefully we won't have to make a gamerip as Nintendo usually release the Pokemon game soundtrack (except for Gold and Silver).

I'm still holding out hope for a Gold/Silver soundtrack. Maybe after Jun'ichi Masuda sees the response to his live symphony he'll jump on Nintendo to finally put one out.

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Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

Here's the E4 Champion:

Her name I believe is Shirona.

Here's some more Elite Four info:

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Diamond and Pearl

In Diamond and Pearl, the Pokémon League is found at the last part in the region of Shin'ou. The Elite Four are brand-new in Shin'ou.

* The first member of Elite Four, Ryou is a Bug-type expert.
* Kikuno, the second member of Elite Four specializes in Ground-type.
* The third member is a Fire-type Pokémon trainer and his name is Ooba
* Psychic-type Pokémon are used by the fourth member of Elite Four named Goyou.
* In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Shirona is the Champion and has mixed-type Pokémon.

The levels of the Pokémon used by Shin'ou Elite Four are slightly higher than R/S/E series, ranging from Level 53 to Level 66.

Big disappointment here is the complete lack of a Dark-type Gym or Elite Four member.

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Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

She's actually much better, but the male Kirlia evolution, Elblade, is just as good.

I was wondering the same thing as well. What exactly makes Gardevoir better in these new games and separates her from similar Psychic-types like Alakazam?

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Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

It's mainly just that a lot of the new special-type moves are available to her, ones that benefit the strategy used by many Gardevoir users.

http://serebii.net/pokedex-dp/282.shtml

Same thing applies to Milotic. Now that there's an item that constantly damages the holder (Fire Orb), it triggers Marvel Scale and with the new Water Move called Aqua Ring (works like leftovers once activated) you can go to town.

I see, especially in regards to Milotic. However, do you have any idea exactly how much HP would/could be restored each turn by Aqua Ring as compared to a standard move like Recover?

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

Aqua Ring functions just like Leftovers. It restores 1/16th of your maximum HP every turn, so if you go with "Tank" milotic, having her hold Leftovers and you activate Aqua Ring, you'll be healing 1/8th of your health every turn.

Recover's half of the maximum, HP, IIRC. There's several new moves that do this now, the most common one being Feather Rest.

Ok. It's just that in your last post about it you didn't clarify that Aqua Ring functioned EXACTLY like Leftovers on all terms.

Another thing you mentioned about it was the fact that Milotic could hold an item like Flame Orb that would activate her Marvel Scale abilty. If you are using both Flame Orb and Aqua Ring would the damage done and health recovered cancel each other out and leave you with a net gain of always having Marvel Scale activated?

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Originally Posted by Sin Ansem

Nothing I particularly like yet except the wild and trainer battle themes

But even those tunes are mediocre at best. These new tracks are definitely going to take some time getting used to. :\

FELIPE NO

The Town and Route themes I don't mind at all. It's the Battle music that sounds too cutesy-poo.

Even Ruby/Sapphire had battles themes that sounded somewhat epic, but I might be stepping too far.

The best battle music was most defintely in the R/B/Y and G/S series, without question.

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Originally Posted by Neogin

G/S had the best Gym/Elite 4 themes, without a doubt.

Either way, I don't mind. Pokemon has always had one of the best soundtracks on any Nintendo console/handheld, so I shouldn't be worrying.

I agree that Pokemon has always had a great soundtrack. It just takes some getting used to with them using new and different synth instrumentation with the advance of sound technology for handheld gaming.

I mean, R/B/Y and G/S were straight synth chiptunes, R/S and FR/LG expanded on this by giving it a more orchestral synth style (If you can call it that) by using things like synth brass, strings, and a timpani-like percussion.

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Originally Posted by RABicle

I heard there are a dozen fucking legendaries. Fuck that.

I do believe you can actually breed one of them as well.

I understand Nintendo trying to vary the game's dynamics by making exceptions regarding the pokemon's stats and the like (Magnemite/ton being able to float so ground attacks are ineffective), but I think adding more legendaries defeats the purpose. You could basically build a team of all legendaries now.

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

I decided to get a Magikarp despite the mass exp needed for lvl. up and being stuck with Splash until Level 15. Should I put in the effort now, or is there a area later on where the Magikarp you catch are level 15?

I'd say it has more to do with what kind of fishing rod you're using as opposed to what area you are fishing from.

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

Oh no, I know that the Old rod only nets Magikarp but I remember they were either Level 5, or Level 15 depending on where you fished in the other games.

Ah, I forgot sometimes the Old Rod will rarely dish out lvl 15 Magikarp. I don't think it matters where you fish though. Where did you pick yours up?

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Originally Posted by Lacerta

Speaking of Gyarados, has it always been Water/Flying? I don't even remember anymore =/

Yeah, it's been like that since Red/Blue

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I was speaking idiomatically.

Not sure if any of you have heard, but they've made catching a Feebas even more difficult. Instead of 6 stationary spaces on Route 119 in Ru/Sa/Em, there are 4 spaces in Mt. Coronet that change every day. :\

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Originally Posted by Lacerta

Ah okay, since I never used one I didn't know any better :P

Anyone still using their starter? I pretty much ditched mine... just keep it around for random battles against Steel types...

That Feebas thing sucks, I hope there's a list of the places to look, and it's not just any pond in the world or something because I would just ask for one over GTS in that case .-.

Sorry I didn't update quick enough. You can find them in Mt. Coronet. I think I might end up asking for one over GTS as well. That is just too tedious for my liking.

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I choose Psychic when the kid in the Oreburgh PKMN Center asked me.

Also,

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Do I post my player name or DS name for my friend codes?

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Originally Posted by Freelance Wolf

I never bother with EV training. Does that make me bad?

Not at all. You shouldn't worry about it unless you decide to be serious about online battling. Since you can basically beat the entire game with just your starter anyway it's just an optional perspective to look at.

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