Pokemon Platinum to join, xerox Diamond & Pearl

[Nic Xtreme]

Is the Blissey l33t?

Oh hey Natrak also if you see this we can trade if you like!

[Natrak]

Oh hey sorry I got called in yesterday so I was only on here to check my sales and then I was working all day today so I have yet to check the Heracross sorry anyway are you free around 9-9:30 tonight by any chance?

Heracross! It's a lamish nature, I'm afraid, -Spd it is, (sorry I bred three but it was the only good IVd one!) but it's female (yay!) and has a 30 in attack, and a 27 in speed! Let me know when you want to trade, and sorry for the delay ~o~ I'm free whenever!

All good. I'm going to assume you're not around, but if you are shoot me a PM otherwise we'll organise it tomorrow or something.

Sucks about the Heracross, female with a poor nature's not so good since Heracross doesn't really need any of its egg moves and it makes breeding a pain because I can't use an everstoned ditto to pass on a good nature. At least its IVs are good, and I'm not desperate to actually train up a Heracross, just figured it'd be easier to get one in a trade than go and catch one (stupid honey trees).

Edit: oh, you're around, sweet. I'll go grab my DS.

[Nic Xtreme]

Thanks for that! :D Sorry about stuffing around! I'm downloading stuff so the PM was slacko...thanks!

[Natrak]

All good, man.

[Joel]

Is the Blissey l33t?

Oh hey Natrak also if you see this we can trade if you like!

Its stats aren't really *that* high. It has 383 (or maybe less) HP, which isn't really that much for a Blissey, is it? I don't get why someone would trade a hacked poke for a real poke if they have an action replay/gameshark?

[madmangohan]

O/T Code is pretty much the only thing. That and boredom.

[Natrak]

Managed to catch a Shiny Female Nidoran by pokeradar chaining last night! :D

[Natrak]

Caught 9 shiny Starlies via chaining last night. :o

[Nic Xtreme]

:O Nice!

[Natrak]

:O Nice!

I know! I've also caught a few Shiny Raltses now, one of them Male/Adamant, hopefully it has decent IVs.

If anyone wants a shiny Starly give me a yell, I've already EV trained the best of the bunch for myself, there are still 5 others that are jolly, perfect for competitive battling (IVs vary, but they're pretty much average-to-good).

Also, I could really use a heart scale if anyone's got a spare one (cbf digging in the underground atm), my shiny Staraptor evolved at level 35 whilst I was EV training it, so I missed out on it learning Close Combat via level up.

[Kasplatza Red]

I have a few scales lying around. When you trade me one of those shiny starlies, I'll totally like, trade one in the process.

Anyway, hope there's a poketour this year. I feel like training up a team for a tournament :)

Also, any chance of me getting one of those shiny ralts'? I'll have to do a dig through my boxes sometime to see what I've got. (I started a game of Diamond on my R4 for the extra storage space)

[Natrak]

Yeah, sure. Sorry, I only just noticed this thread actually had a new post just now. Btw, guess what my newest chaining project is...Wobbuffet!

I've also now caught a shiny Absol, three shiny Lickitungs and two shiny Magnemites.

I just had a battle for the first time in ages, it was a good one with few ou standards on either team, the game froze up as I was about to claim victory though, ah well. Crit Hax Honchkrow is so much fun when it manages to pull off a kill. :P It was pretty much deadweight, though. It took out my opponent's Gyarados with a crit, however (I tend to have problems with Gyaras) so it did a good job. Kingdra was sweeping like a champ until the dude's Mr. Mime slapped it with a Choice Scarf thanks to trick. <3 Kingdra.

[Newell]

I plan to sell my DS and all my games. I never play it anymore. So, I traded my EV trained pokes as well as some choice rares to 5N1P3R, one of which was my precious Umbreon which I've had since Ruby. It was very emotional. :(

[aceaussie]

NAtrak, You're quite the Lucky Player, I've been just raising my team and filling in the Pokedex.

[Natrak]

With the pokeradar it's not so much about luck, more about perseverance and entering the right patch of grass every time until you hit a chain of 40 (at which point you can just keep resetting the radar until a shiny patch appears).

[aceaussie]

I should Radar, Will when I start EV training.

[Natrak]

For EV training I've found it easiest to do so by battling certain trainers with the right pokemon over and over. Like the guy with 6 magikarps for speed EVs.

[Nic Xtreme]

I should Radar, Will when I start EV training.

:( I wish I still had time to play Pokemon. I love it! Maybe these holidays...

Also, I need to upgrade my DS! I have trouble chaining because my DS Phat isn't bright enough for my eyes to discern between the different type of grass shakes (depending on what environment I'm playing in - sometimes, I can't even see the grass shake at all!)

[aceaussie]

:( I wish I still had time to play Pokemon. I love it! Maybe these holidays...

Also, I need to upgrade my DS! I have trouble chaining because my DS Phat isn't bright enough for my eyes to discern between the different type of grass shakes (depending on what environment I'm playing in - sometimes, I can't even see the grass shake at all!)

It would be a great time to pick up one of the new colours, I however have heard you say that you wanted the green one Europe just got, I'm sure if you wait we'll get it soon anyway.

[Cerebral]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q27/zenexplosion/pokemon151.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/262thkz.jpg

Fashionable! (still wouldn't wear, ok maybe the cubone one)

[FF Freak]

Articuno one isn't half bad either. I also think it's interesting that unless you knew what pokemon is you probably wouldn't recognize it out on the street.

[JubeiSaotome]

I started playing this again recently. I have an epic dunsparce and yanmega going, just need to find the rest of a decent team.

[Nic Xtreme]

I wish I had time to make a new team...I want my Shoddy Battle dreamteam!

[JubeiSaotome]

I could always Pokesav make you some legit stat made ones if you like. Just link me to the pokemans + smogon builds.

[Ghazrat]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q27/zenexplosion/pokemon151.jpg

Cubone shirt = want.

[RawkSuga]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q27/zenexplosion/pokemon151.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/262thkz.jpg

Fashionable! (still wouldn't wear, ok maybe the cubone one)

I agree i don't mine the cubone one

[JubeiSaotome]

Anyone wanna battle RIGHT NOW? I have a team I'm itching to use.

[Tukenstein]

Am I the only one who wants to have the Hypno one? >_>

[aceaussie]

I like the Mewtwo one.
Articunno looks awesome, Might get a few tops.

[Kingsob]

Wow this thread is still alive. Cool :)

[Newell]

Kingsob!? Kingsob!

*Hugz*

[PrinceCaspian]

Just picked this up and started playing again having stopped before I managed to finish the game last time.


I still need a Magby :(

[JubeiSaotome]

Just picked this up and started playing again having stopped before I managed to finish the game last time.


I still need a Magby :(

PM me sometime and I'll hook you up.

[Starscream]

Pearl. Since everyone owns Diamond.

[JubeiSaotome]

Everyone actually owns Pearl now for that exact reason. >_>

[PrinceCaspian]

PM me sometime and I'll hook you up.

My Wifi access is tempermental at best :-(

[Starscream]

Does that mean I have to go out now and buy Diamond? :rolleyes:

Save your pennies for Pokemon Topaz or <insert some expensive stone name here>

[JubeiSaotome]

Cant hurt to try. Platinum is the next D/P epic version. Kind of like Read & Blue's Yellow, Gold & Silver's Crystal.

http://www.serebii.net/platinum/
Pic links on the right side.

[Natrak]

Origin form Giratina looks ownage.

[Kingsob]

Wow missed so much in the months I haven't picked up pokemon. The US got the Darkrai event. Now im going to need to hunt one down lol. I have 8 of the Jap Darkrais but one in English would be kick ass

[Kasplatza Red]

I started a game of Diamond on my R4, and just caught two shinies (Magikarp and Machop) in the same night. I have -NEVER- caught a shiny, ever (cept mr. red gyarados from Gold)
Also, I want Sky form Shaymin, damnit!

[Beinkasaurus Rex]

brb collecting every single pokemans

[Kingsob]

Good luck with that. Thinking about booting up the pokemon again. Do any of you guys play the Wii game ? is it worth getting ?

[Beinkasaurus Rex]

Ill Get There Dammit

[Newell]

The Torn World is an entirely new concept within the Pokémon games. Following the legend of Giratina living in another dimension, the game has you enter the Torn World in order to further complete the game.The entrance to the Torn World is placed right at the top of the Spear Pillar. In the games story, Cyrus awakens Dialga & Palkia and their prominence creates a tear in reality and thus the entrance to the Torn World appears. You go in to it and you will immediately discover that the laws of physics are radically different here. http://www.serebii.net/platinum/tornworld.png
The Torn World is designed utilising the DS's 3D capabilities to the extreme. As the laws of physics are different and so you will see the various platforms that you utilise are all at different angles. They are connected by various means allowing for travel but it definitely will be disorientating. There will be many aspects to the Torn World as it is a vast area and even includes surfing paths. However, the true size of it is currently unknown. http://www.serebii.net/platinum/tornworld2.png
As the Torn World is a relatively new aspect of the game and very little is known, we do not yet know if there are going to be any Wild Pokémon roaming this new dimension. However, we do know of one Pokémon you can get in it; http://www.serebii.net/platinum/pokemon/487.png (http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-dp/487.shtml) Giratina - Origin Forme http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-dp/type/ghost.gif http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-dp/type/dragon.gif Level 47 It is also worth noting, that aside from any external influences, Giratina will always transform to its Origin Forme when you enter the Torn World, no matter what its origin isThe new issue of CoroCoro has been revealed and posted on various japanese imageboards. These issues contain many various bits of data, confirming what we expected and providing new tidbits as we go;

Pokémon Platinum is set for a September 13th 2008 release in Japan
You have to face Team Galactic once more, but it seems their plans and HQ have been stepped up a fair bit
The Battle Frontier returns and takes place in the Fight Area in Sinnoh. There are different areas in the Battle Frontier, their battle quirks are not yet known. However, it does still contain the Battle Tower
The WiFi area has been enhanced with various areas which support up to 20 people at any one time
The Poffin making has taken a step up and has a new feature that involves a Swalot machine. You essentially throw berries into its mouth. This can be done over WiFi in the new WiFi area
The Battle Recorder, an item seen on the Shaymin pictures last week, allows you to record battles that you hold and share them with your friends. This is done at the new & improved GTS in Jubilife City, which has a bigger global terminal
There is also confirmation of the Shaymin form changes and a note about the Giratina ones. It appears that like in the movie, Giratina's Origin Forme can only be used in the Torn World, and its in its Another Forme elsewhere. It is unknown if there will be an item to use to keep it in its Origin Forme, but the main method will be revealed next month
Shaymin Sky Forme's ability is Serene Grace. It appears to be more focused in Speed and Special Attack and knows the move Air Slash.
Giratina's Origin Forme's ability is Levitate.
The pictures also indicate and confirm new sprites for each Pokémon including Bidoof, Giratina's Another Forme & Shaymin's Land Forme
Confirmation of the new characters shown last month, one is a member of Team Galactic, and the other is part of an international police force and is hunting Team Galactic[/quote]Like with Pokémon Crystal & Emerald, Pokémon Platinum builds upon the story of its predecessor by adding various new aspects. One of them are various new characters which enter the game and have various different additions to the plotline. At time of writing, only two of the major new characters have been revealed and their true purpose and extent within the story is not yet known and even their names are not known yet. Below is the data that we know of them;
International Police OfficerThe first character of note is this police officer. He is investigating the goings on in Sinnoh; The Climate has got cooler and Team Galactic's operations have seemed to pick up. You seem to meet up with him at several points within the game, however it is unknown if you will battle with him at your side or that he even has any Pokémon.
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/internationalpolice.png
Team Galactic ProfessorThe next character appears to be a Professor within Team Galactic. His true motives and schemes are unknown at time of writing, but chances are you will end up battling him at some point during the game.
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/galacticprofessor.png

[Newell]

The Battle Frontier, an area that originated in Pokémon Emerald makes a triumphant return in Pokémon Platinum. Situated in the Fight Area of Sinnoh, the Battle Frontier now only has 5 facilities within it as opposed to the seven original ones. Not much is currently known about the facilities apart from a coup,e but one does look like a Prinplup's head
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/bf-map-th.png (http://www.serebii.net/platinum/bf-map.jpg) The first facility that we saw is the castle like area in the Battle Frontier. Not much is known about the battling style here yet.
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/castle.png
The final facility is the Battle Tower. It is likely that the Battle Tower here will keep the same features that were within the Battle Tower in Diamond & Pearl. Specifically;

- Standard - Single Battle
- Standard - Double Battle
- Multi Battle
- WiFi Battle

It is also currently unknown if Palmer will return to the Battle Tower as the Tower Tycoon
Note; Diamond/Pearl picture of Battle Tower currently used until release
http://www.serebii.net/diamondpearl/tower.png
Battle Shops
Like in past games, battling in the Battle Frontier and the Battle Tower earns you Battle Points. These can be saved up and then spent on various items in the various stalls placed around the Battle Frontier. We will provide lists of the items when the game is available
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/battlefrontier3.pngThe WiFi features were first implemented in Diamond & Pearl as a method of simply battling and trading with your friends over the internet. However, Pokémon Platinum takes these features and fully expands them. Below are the details of these expansions
Standard WiFi

When you go downstairs in the Pokémon Centers in Platinum, next to the area where you have the attendant that lets you trade and battle with your friends, you will find a new attendant and another door. In here you will find the new WiFi club. The WiFi club is a new area that has many different activities that you and up to 19 other people can experience at the same time
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/wifi.png For example, making Poffin can now also be done over WiFi as opposed to just over Wireless. This time it is done through a new Mini-Game involving throwing Berries at a Swalot machine. If you succeed you get higher points and better Poffin for your Pokémon. There is set to be many many more areas for you to utilise in the new WiFi Club all of which work similar to this. We'll bring more on them as and when we get the information
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/swalot.png Global Trading System

The Global Trading System has also had a massive tune-up in Pokémon Platinum. In addition to the trading of Pokémon in the same manner as Diamond & Pearl, the GTS also has many new features in the form of a Global Terminal
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/gts.png It is currently unknown what the Global Terminal does in Platinum. However, it requires use of in-game computers upon various levels of the GTS. However, part of it is likely to utilise the new Battle Recorder...
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/computer.png The Battle Recorder is a new item obtained in Pokémon Platinum that allows you to record your battles. Whether they're online battles or in-game battles is currently unknown. There appear to be several modes of the Battle Recorder. It is likely there is a mode in the Global Terminal that allows you to send out your battles and receive battle recordings from your friends. In Browser Mode, which allows the item's use outside the GTS, you can view your own battles and battles your friends have sent you as well as expunge any battles you do not wish to keep.
http://www.serebii.net/platinum/battlerecorder.png

Source: Serebii.net (http://www.serebii.net)

[Kingsob]

Cool. That is all I can say. Cool

[madmangohan]

Now why couldn't we of had this crap for diamond/pearl :P
I'll still hold out for a true sequel though...

[Nic Xtreme]

Wow, once again, we see that the Pokemon series, usually the pinnacle of non-evolution in terms of gameplay and style (though I must admit I'm glad they haven't changed things up >_>) pushes through ahead of the standards set by Diamond and Pearl as the most comprehensive, in-depth online game developed by Nintendo! Impressive!

I just may get this one - the first time I've gotten one of these "third" games.

[Natrak]

I'm surprised you didn't pick up Emerald, man, seeing how Emerald is like one big metagame lover's orgasm (I know if I had have been into pokemon hardcore during the GBA games I would have picked up Emerald). :P

Hopefully it has the kind of sweet stuff Emerald did, like move tutors and that guy who can tell you if your pokemon have good ivs. The Battle Frontier's a good sign.

There better be a way to get Giratina to remain in origin form, otherwise it's entirely useless. :(

[Kasplatza Red]

Platnium is nice and all, but c'mon gamefreak, hurry up and remake Gold and Silver on the D/P Engine!

[Newell]

Platnium is nice and all, but c'mon gamefreak, hurry up and remake Gold and Silver on the D/P Engine!
I'm pretty sure that would make me pick up my DS again.

[Unforgiven]

Anyone know if you can catch Feebas before the elite four, and using a old or good rod?

Obviously it's possible to catch them after beating the elite four, and using a super rod. Though im trying to obtain one prior to the Elite Four and while searching for various answers on the internet all I find are different answers that contradict one another. I just don't want to spend another couple of hours searching for no reason.

[Natrak]

You can find them in Mt. Coronet, so I'm 99% certain you can catch them prior to the Elite 4 - however, I'm sure it doesn't need to be said, but, you can only catch Feebas in 4 different water tiles in the room you use defog in (and those 4 tiles change every day).

[Nic Xtreme]

Fact: I've never caught a Feebas.

:(

One day I'll stop having a life and I'll be able to play Pokemon the way I want again :(

[FF Freak]

I found the 4 tiles they spawned in for me one day and caught about a dozen...doubt I have more than 1 left sadly. Been ages since I've actually played. I do remember catching them after going back after defeating the elite 4 though.

[madmangohan]

I'm pretty sure I've got one laying around. I used to breed/clone the bastards as trading fodder a while back, so I should have one somewhere.

[Unforgiven]

I've got the patience to search, so thats not too much of an issue really. I was more concerned in spending the time, only to find out it's only obtainable after the elite four. Im upto the 8th gym nearly though. I kinda like the challenge of catching the rare pokemon, like getting Burmy(although not that hard), and Gible.

[Charlie_]

From Serebii:

Nintendo of Australia have also announced that they will be giving away Darkrai at select Target stores from October 30th to November 9th. Presumably this Darkrai will be the same as the Darkrai's given away elsewhere in the world.

Level: 50
PokéBall: Cherish Ball
Item: Enigma Berry
Ribbon: Classic
Attacks: Roar of Time, Spacial Rend, Nightmare and Hypnosis

So um, coolsome!

[Nic Xtreme]

Yeah I saw that, it's in the Target catalogue, apparently TRU will be having it too? Can't wait!

[FrozenSoul80]

Yeah I saw that, it's in the Target catalogue, apparently TRU will be having it too? Can't wait!

Is there a list of locations somewhere?

[Nic Xtreme]

I'm not sure, I just heard TRU got added yesterday from...somewhere? Target was just in the local catalogue, so I guess all of them?

[FrozenSoul80]

Target was just in the local catalogue, so I guess all of them?

I hope so! I'm not traveling just to get one >_>

[VanAce]

There are loads of them on the GTS but they are all asking for insane things like lv100 Pokemon and Mews

[Dark6]

From Serebii:



Level: 50
PokéBall: Cherish Ball
Item: Enigma Berry
Ribbon: Classic
Attacks: Roar of Time, Spacial Rend, Nightmare and Hypnosis

So um, coolsome!

Lol 'coolsome'?
It should be cool, though I know I'll trade mine off to get some decent battling pokemon, that's where its all at.:cool:

[madmangohan]

There are loads of them on the GTS but they are all asking for insane things like lv100 Pokemon and MewsHalf of them are probbably cloning <<

I'll probbably grab one though. I'm pretty sure the two I have aren't legit.

[Natrak]

Is VanAce referring to Darkrais? Because if a Darkrai is on the GTS I'm 99% it's a clone, as far as I know Darkrais have only ever come in cherish balls, and cherish ball pokemon can't be put on the GTS.

[VanAce]

I assumed that they were clones.

[Nic Xtreme]

I got Darkrai from Target and...it sucks! Sassy nature (-Spd), and only an IV of 14 for Special Attack! Gosh, Nintendo, if you are going to hand out promo pokes has some with at least IVs of 25 in everything! Gosh!

[FrozenSoul80]

I got Darkrai from Target and...it sucks! Sassy nature (-Spd), and only an IV of 14 for Special Attack! Gosh, Nintendo, if you are going to hand out promo pokes has some with at least IVs of 25 in everything! Gosh!

How do you go about downloading it? Actually, how do you even know if a Target store is even offering them for download?

[PrattP]

NOA PR:

Australia, 15 October, 2008

Get into Target and Toys “R” Us stores nation wide between 30 October and 9 November, to receive Darkrai™ – one of the most sought after Pokémon® on your Nintendo DS®. Darkrai can be transferred into your copy of Pokémon® Diamond or Pokémon® Pearl on your Nintendo DS.

It’s a Pokémon player’s dream come true! Pokémon and Nintendo are offering Pokémon fans the opportunity to receive the legendary Pokémon Darkrai.

All Pokémon aficionados who bring their Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl Game, along with their Nintendo DS, to any Target (excluding Target Country) or Toys “R” Us store during the special Darkrai period, can add one of the most sought-after characters in the Pokémon universe, Darkrai, to their game. All they need to do is bring their Nintendo DS and a copy of either game, make their way to the download zone, and follow the instructions in store to receive Darkrai into their game. Fans will also need to ensure they have obtained the Pokédex in their copy of Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl.

The mysterious Darkrai, known for its ability to lull people to sleep and cause nightmares, is also the star of the latest movie, Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai, available 5 November on DVD. Other Pokémon product, including the Pokémon Trading Card Game, will also be available during the promotion period.

Darkrai – one of the most mysterious and sought after Pokémon ever!

[FrozenSoul80]

(excluding Target Country)

Arse hats!! >_<

[PrattP]

Haha what are the chances.

[aceaussie]

I got Darkrai from Target and...it sucks! Sassy nature (-Spd), and only an IV of 14 for Special Attack! Gosh, Nintendo, if you are going to hand out promo pokes has some with at least IVs of 25 in everything! Gosh!

You could've Soft reseted to get a better one?
The nature and stats aren't pre determined =P

[Nic Xtreme]

You could've Soft reseted to get a better one?
The nature and stats aren't pre determined =P

Are you kidding me? ****.

[PrattP]

You could've Soft reseted to get a better one?
The nature and stats aren't pre determined =P

Really? Thanks for telling us aceaussie!

[Starscream]

You could've Soft reseted to get a better one?
The nature and stats aren't pre determined =P
Can someone expand on this?

[Lex]

You could've Soft reseted to get a better one?
The nature and stats aren't pre determined =P

and how would you soft-reset on an official ds cart?

[Rosca]

and how would you soft-reset on an official ds cart?

Flick the power off without saving...

[Nic Xtreme]

and how would you soft-reset on an official ds cart?

Start + Select + L + R.

Unfortunately, Layton doesn't have it. The game that would ****ing benefit from it the most.

I got my bro Darkrai today, his is better than mine :(

[aceaussie]

Starscream, Soft reseting is a process where you save at a certain point (I'll use pokemon as a reference, But any game qualifies) Such as before you get Darkrai, Now if you want to get the perfect Darkrai all you do is get it, Check if it's the one you want if it is YAY, Keep it. If not just Press L + R + Select + Start and repeat the process.

Really? Thanks for telling us aceaussie!
Yup, I got my dad a timid natured one and my Sister got herself a Modest nature, I myself will get a Timid nature which I'll train and another Timid nature which will remain untouched.

WhyMe, Don't worry, you could get your perfect Darkrai from Ranger 2 or maybe another event that Nintendo might put on.

[Nic Xtreme]

WhyMe, Don't worry, you could get your perfect Darkrai from Ranger 2 or maybe another event that Nintendo might put on.

I still don't own Pokemon Ranger 1! It looks like a good game but it's never dropped to $30 or less, which is what I'd pay for it!

[aceaussie]

And buying the first online is risky as you can only do the Manaphy mission once, even after you restart.

[Nic Xtreme]

And buying the first online is risky as you can only do the Manaphy mission once, even after you restart.

Really? Thanks for that; to think, I was looking for it second hand!

[aceaussie]

I tried to restart my Game, I actually did and the mission was still on there marked as completed ;)

[ParadoxVoid]

I suppose it's in there to stop people sending tonnes of Manaphys over to their DP games. I'm imagining the same system would be true in the upcoming Ranger game as well, in the cases of Darkrai, Riolu and Manaphy (again).

[Lex]

Start + Select + L + R.


for real? I didn't realise any official ds carts had soft-reset. the more you know...

[aceaussie]

I suppose it's in there to stop people sending tonnes of Manaphys over to their DP games. I'm imagining the same system would be true in the upcoming Ranger game as well, in the cases of Darkrai, Riolu and Manaphy (again).

It's not like finishing the game takes to long, It's a good 15 hours of gaming (In my experience)

[Joel]

Anyone happen to have a spare Reaper Cloth they'd be willing to give to me? :)

[ireadtabloids]

Is anyone looking forward to Pokemon Platinum?
Its already out in Japan and seems to have had fair success there.

I avoided Diamond and Pearl so I'd (hopefully) get a superior game when the special edition came along. Apparently Platinum is a game set in roughly the same universe, but with a new story and a new 'Distortion World" which involves a bit of basic platforming. Only a handful of new pokemon announced, but it does still connect with the GBA games, so thats a plus.
It also heralds the return of the battle tower.

Probably the biggest improvement seems to be to do with the online functions. With trading seemingly drastically improved (it has a kind of ebay search system where you can put out alerts for what you want) and online battles are hoping to find the fairest possible matches.
Also included will be an online lobby system for multiplayer (including mini games) featuring up to 20 people.

Sadly it's known that you are still conformed to a grid when you move on the world map and the battle system is basically the same.

Last edition I thought was notable are the slight changes to monster design. Hopefully for the better.

[PrinceCaspian]

I'm sure I'll buy it. If only for the Online.

[Nic Xtreme]

So...many...MISTAKES!

Is anyone looking forward to Pokemon Platinum?
Its already out in Japan and seems to have had fair success there.

I avoided Diamond and Pearl so I'd (hopefully) get a superior game when the special edition came along. Apparently Platinum is a game set in roughly the same universe, but with a new story and a new 'Distortion World" which involves a bit of basic platforming. Only a handful of new pokemon announced, but it does still connect with the GBA games, so thats a plus.

It is set in an identical universe! The game's the same as D/P bar some small additions!

There are no new Pokemon! Rotom, Shaymin and Giratina all have alternate forms, but that's it.

It also heralds the return of the battle tower.

...which was already present in D/P. There are however some rather large expansions to this particular area of the game.

Probably the biggest improvement seems to be to do with the online functions. With trading seemingly drastically improved (it has a kind of ebay search system where you can put out alerts for what you want)

This was always present in Diamond and Pearl - it is the Global Trade Center. The major change to this in Platinum is that you can now link it with your real life email address, so you get an email when a trade is finished, meaning you don't have to keep checking up on it all the time!

and online battles are hoping to find the fairest possible matches.

This I don't quite understand - you can not, and have never been able to, find random online matches with others in D/P. You can however download room data from random people (their Pokemon, order and movesets) from the battle tower WiFi matches - these are controlled by the computer, though, and aren't an actual battle with a real person.

Also included will be an online lobby system for multiplayer (including mini games) featuring up to 20 people.

Well, you've got something right.

Sadly it's known that you are still conformed to a grid when you move on the world map and the battle system is basically the same.

The battle got a massive shakeup in D/P with the addition of the physical/special move split? Or are you talking about the core mechanics of the battle system, which has not changed?

Last edition I thought was notable are the slight changes to monster design. Hopefully for the better.

...and what the hell is with this? No design has changed at all?

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HOW INFURIATING! Pokemon is SERIOUS BUSINESS!

*gasps for air*

[madmangohan]

...and what the hell is with this? No design has changed at all?
Could mean the pokemon avatars you see in battle? But they change them every generation, so it's nothing new...

[Nic Xtreme]

Could mean the pokemon avatars you see in battle? But they change them every generation, so it's nothing new...

Yes, the sprites are slightly different from D/P to Platinum...is this what is meant?

RAGE

EDIT: Speaking of Pokemon, I'm totally getting back into it all, the Shoddy Battle way! Hurrah! I suck. Not too happy with my opener, that's for sure...

[madmangohan]

...I'm still trying to complete my dex. Like 120 pokemon to go or something :/

[Nic Xtreme]

...I'm still trying to complete my dex. Like 120 pokemon to go or something :/

Yeah, I've given up on creating a good battling team...too time consuming on the real game! Shoddy Battle gives me my battle fix, while on the actual game I've been trying to fill up my dex lately! Except I've got like 200 to go <_<

[ireadtabloids]

Quote:
Also included will be an online lobby system for multiplayer (including mini games) featuring up to 20 people.

Originally posted by WhyMe- Well, you've got something right.

Yay I got something right!

Yeah, I knew there were loads of mistakes in there and I was hoping someone would clear them up. So thanks for that!

[madmangohan]

Went to collect a pokemon from the breeding lady when I noticed my money was maxed out... <3 trainer battles with Luck Incense.
*Goes to blow it all on max repels and ultra balls*

[Gio]

I still think they need to make a "Pokemon Tactics" game, man that would be awesome.

[aubergine]

I just bought a DS again and am playing FFTA2, a Pokemon tactics game could possibly work as a franchise expansion.

If a date pops up for this one I'll update the title again. I probably wouldn't mind checking this out as I only ever played "Leaf Green" for a little while. Is Platinum just a sort of best-of Diamond and Pearl, or what? Never understood Nintendo's rationale with pokemon games, just that reviewers always complain they are all the same then give them 10/10.

[madmangohan]

They've been doing it since day 1. Release two versions of the same game (with a few version only pokemon), then eventually release a third which generally adds some things to the gameplay and kinda combines the two pokemon lists from the other versions whilst leaving some out so people still have to get another version to finish it.

It's a crafty scheme by any means, but boy does it sell.

EDIT: Finally I'm sub 100 in completing my dex :)
Stupidly didn't have a pokeball in my bag (had 70 odd ultra balls), so I didn't get a Shedninja, and now have to train another Nincada to lvl 20 again :(
Stupid Pokemon and strict evolution criteria.
/ends life

[Dark6]

I still think they need to make a "Pokemon Tactics" game, man that would be awesome.

What, like move your pokemon around on a terrain ala FF Tactics and perform various moves, some of which could be combined?
Damn that would be cool...:(

[Gio]

Yes, exactly like that. ARE YOU LISTENING NINTENDO? If you are hire me with my amazing ideas.

[JubeiSaotome]

Isn't that called Disgaea?

[Gio]

Well I haven't played Disgaea yet so I don't know the connection.

[Plague]

Isn't that called Disgaea?
Isn't that called [insert name of pretty much any tactical RPG here]?

A Pokemon tactical RPG could work decently. At least the scenery in the gyms would actually make a difference tactically.

[Dark6]

Isn't that called [insert name of pretty much any tactical RPG here]?

A Pokemon tactical RPG could work decently. At least the scenery in the gyms would actually make a difference tactically.

It'd incorporate a whole new level of tactics to the game, god I want it do bad now. Damn hypothetical situations!:mad:

[Serenity]

How many other titles are they gonna pump out? It just doesn't have the same feel of the pre-Ruby/Sapphire titles...The pokemon appear rushed and ill-thought out and I don't know about you but I feel less connection to them because I'm unfamiliar with them as opposed to ones I've seen in the anime.
Bottom line: Nostalgia rules, the originals are the best, obviously only in it for the money, quantity of pokemon long has overtaken quality.
/rant

[Plague]

One would suggest that you watch the newer anime if you're desperate to connect with them on that level.

Plus Mamoswine is awesome, and you should feel shame for not loving it.

[Blob]

I think the new Games are definately a step up as far as the battling elements go. The pokemon in Diamond/Platinum are far better than Ruby and sapphires poor offerings.
Theyve taken a good few baby steps with the series but it think its time to mix tihngs up a little more and ill be interested to see the next set of games.

[Nic Xtreme]

To the average eye the games haven't changed that much, but for those who obsess and memorise stuff relating to the metagame, the games have evolved aplenty each time!

[JubeiSaotome]

I don't get how such a complecated game is marketed to children.

[aubergine]

I finally got around to scanning in this old photo I found. Apparently it's of my aunt, which would mean it's from the early 1940s.
Did Nintendo steal the design of Pikachu or what? And why are they having a picnic in the forests of resident evil 4?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/aubergine/Pokemon1944Reduced.jpg

[ThePhotoshop]

Pikachu's just a mouse with rabbit ears. I'm sure that's been done before.

I think the new Games are definately a step up as far as the battling elements go.
It would have been if it didnt take so goddamn long for everything to happen.

The pokemon in Diamond/Platinum are far better than Ruby and sapphires poor offerings.
You can't be serious? The Pokemon in Diamond/Pearl were terrible. Not just the design of the creatures themselves, but their placement over the world was completely borked. You ran into maybe five or ten of the same guys throughout the whole game, then right at the end you get the chance to catch the rest.

Theyve taken a good few baby steps with the series but it think its time to mix tihngs up a little more and ill be interested to see the next set of games.
We need a full 3D Pokemon RPG on the Wii. But they won't do it because they know it'll be too awesome and cut into the sales of the DS titles.

[Nic Xtreme]

The biggest change I want from the next game that introduces new Pokemon are some equally viable alternatives to the Skarm/Bliss combo.

[Plague]

You realise that Skarm/Bliss doesn't really work now, right?

[Nic Xtreme]

You realise that Skarm/Bliss doesn't really work now, right?

In this faster, offensive game - yes, Skarm/Bliss isn't as effective as it used to be - but in terms of their type coverage, they are still unmatched (particularly Blissey!)

[Plague]

And then Lucario comes along and rips both to shreds. =p

On a more serious note, Celebi and Heatran do a reasonable job of covering each other in this day and age.

[Rambo]

Skarm/Bliss is Skarmory and Blissey isn't it?

[Natrak]

Nope.

[Rambo]

What is it then?

EDIT: Googled it. I hate you Natrak.

[Nic Xtreme]

And then Lucario comes along and rips both to shreds. =p

On a more serious note, Celebi and Heatran do a reasonable job of covering each other in this day and age.

Lucario can technically come out and rip them both to shreds, but I could say the same of Heracross in that situation. In terms of sheer coverage, though, Skarm/Bliss is still unbeaten.

[Plague]

Empoleon and Gliscor resist every type in the game between them except for grass and fire between them, whilst covering each other rather well. So, no.

[Natrak]

Now, I haven't been keeping up with the metagame...

But are you seriously comparing an Empoleon and Gliscar combination to Skarm/Bliss? Seriously!? Furthermore I daresay WhyMe wasn't specifically referring to type coverage.

[Blob]

Shame that Skarm/Bliss are generally thought about when making a team up. Boring Pokemon the both of them.
Nintendo really need to up that stats of some weaker pokemon to even the game out a little. Teams in the Standard tier generally have a few pokemon that just constantly show up.

[Plague]

Now, I haven't been keeping up with the metagame...

But are you seriously comparing an Empoleon and Gliscar combination to Skarm/Bliss? Seriously!? Furthermore I daresay WhyMe wasn't specifically referring to type coverage.
I realise that. However, it isn't as if Skarm/Bliss is effective now anyway. Pokemon are stronger now than before, so a simple defensive pairing is more than likely unable to stop everything. Is all I'm saying.

And I realise he wasn't specifically referring to type coverage, but sheer coverage isn't exactly a comprehensive term.

For the record, I do not think that Empoleon and Gliscor are necessarily a good pair. I would not use them as a defensive pairing. I brought them up merely to demonstrate that they defend against the most types overall. While in an era past, Skarm/Bliss was the ultimate defensive pairing, today it is not, and you'd be silly to use Skarmory in most instances anyway. That is all.

[Nic Xtreme]

I realise that. However, it isn't as if Skarm/Bliss is effective now anyway. Pokemon are stronger now than before, so a simple defensive pairing is more than likely unable to stop everything. Is all I'm saying.

And I realise he wasn't specifically referring to type coverage, but sheer coverage isn't exactly a comprehensive term.

For the record, I do not think that Empoleon and Gliscor are necessarily a good pair. I would not use them as a defensive pairing. I brought them up merely to demonstrate that they defend against the most types overall. While in an era past, Skarm/Bliss was the ultimate defensive pairing, today it is not, and you'd be silly to use Skarmory in most instances anyway. That is all.

The only way to settle this is to take it outside.

[Plague]

Oh, it's on.

[Charlie_]

Wooh, we get Platinum on the 22nd of May, two months after the US.

Totes importing =]

[Blob]

Wooh, we get Platinum on the 22nd of May, two months after the US.

Totes importing =]

Really dosnt bother me. Lets face it its mild updates on what we already own so im not exactly rushing out there to get my hands on it. Still probably get it when it comes out here though.

[JubeiSaotome]

Platinums out in the states by the by.

[TSplodey]

So are people still playing their Pokeymans? I dusted off my Diamond the other day (mainly to continue transferring Pokemon from my Red version :P) and might get back into it if theres other people to hook up with.

[aceaussie]

Really dosnt bother me. Lets face it its mild updates on what we already own so im not exactly rushing out there to get my hands on it. Still probably get it when it comes out here though.

Agreed, It's not like the new content makes the game significantly different to D/P

[Blob]

So are people still playing their Pokeymans? I dusted off my Diamond the other day (mainly to continue transferring Pokemon from my Red version :P) and might get back into it if theres other people to hook up with.

When Platinum comes out we should have a tourny. Fear my shiny mew (even with its bad personality and evs...)

Im still playing otherwise though. every few months i get hooked into again and start training and stuff.

[TSplodey]

I have been reading about Platinum, seems like a fairly substantial changeup compared to the "bonus" games of past generations. The thought of having to trade all my Pokemon from Diamond to Platinum as well as FireRed is pretty offputting though.

[Blob]

I have been reading about Platinum, seems like a fairly substantial changeup compared to the "bonus" games of past generations. The thought of having to trade all my Pokemon from Diamond to Platinum as well as FireRed is pretty offputting though.

Shouldnt be too bad really i plan on bringing most of my mains over then just hatching the babies. Shouldnt be too hard.
Really im waiting for the next pokemon game assuming it will be on the next handheld. Has to be a massive overhall i think.

[TSplodey]

Diamondi Pearli Platinumi, and you can put your (highly pixellated) face over the main characters for more realism!

EDIT: Also chuck me your FC. Mines 1676 0364 7199

[Kingsob]

Maybe I should break out my game again. Was loads of fun to play online and trying to beat Whyme and Natrak

[Nic Xtreme]

Maybe I should break out my game again. Was loads of fun to play online and trying to beat Whyme and Natrak

Hahaha, you only battled me once and won thanks to freaking Megahorn missing your Celebi! Gosh darn it! I don't really have the time to properly train pokes these days so I mainly battle using ShoddyBattle every now and then :(

[TSplodey]

Real men dont use legendaries anyway.

[Nic Xtreme]

Real men dont use ubers anyway.

Fixed. And Celebi is only OU ;)

[Kingsob]

Indeed Celebi is an okish pokemon. Nothing like my Blissy which Natrak hated

[TSplodey]

Magneton is my favourite Pokemon to break SkarmBliss.

[Kingsob]

Magneton is my favourite Pokemon to break SkarmBliss.

Theres a counter to every pokemon. But trying to fit them in to a team of 3 is hard. Most rule sets are 3 pokemon and no ubers.

My Ludicolo with Rain dish and giga drain was a bitch to take down.

[Nic Xtreme]

Theres a counter to every pokemon. But trying to fit them in to a team of 3 is hard. Most rule sets are 3 pokemon and no ubers.

My Ludicolo with Rain dish and giga drain was a bitch to take down.

Whaaaaat where do you play? Three pokes?

[Blob]

Whaaaaat where do you play? Three pokes?

Colloseum and that only let you use 3 for the battles. Dont know why though.

[PrattP]

When is Oz getting this?

I'll get it again. I'm in the mood for more Pokemon at the moment. :p

[Nic Xtreme]

@ PrattP: Late May I think? Why does the "22nd" ring a bell?

Colloseum and that only let you use 3 for the battles. Dont know why though.

Aaaaaaah of course. I always used to play online on Diamond or presently using ShoddyBattle, and the only 3-on-3 I've ever done that I recall was with Kingsob!

[aceaussie]

@ PrattP: Late May I think? Why does the "22nd" ring a bell?
Don't listen to these lies :P

It's actually confirmed for the 14th of May.

[Charlie_]

^ Rofl. I didn't know you were a member here! =]

[dende d. guardian]

i don't know if platinum is EXACTLY the same. the opening piece where you choose your pokemon is different

hopefully the rest is slightly different. i got sick of diamond being the same as pearl :P

[JubeiSaotome]

Every pokemon generation has had the main games being exactly the same. What were you expecting?

Blue and Red were identical, save certain different pokemon
Gold and Silver were identical, save certain different pokemon
Leaf Green and Fire Red were identical, save certain different pokemon
Diamond and Pearl were identical, save certain different pokemon

[Natrak]

So I was looking at my Diamond cart and I've got some shinies I chained with the pokeradar sitting around doing nothing, and since I don't really care about using them as trade bait anymore is anyone interested in some? I've got a few Shiny Ralts, 7 Shiny Starlies (a few of them Jolly), two shiny Lickitungs, a shiny Magnemite and a shiny Meditite.

[oreo_777]

I just find it really sad by the fact that people purchase pokemon remakes like fire red/green or third versions of the pokemon games like emerald or crystal. I mean obviously the pokemon creators cbf making new games and crazy people purchase both versions for what reasons? A couple of extra battles and different pokemon.
I seriously hope this isn't the same with platinium, but it most likely is.

[Natrak]

Emerald and Platinum are both better games than their counterparts for the hardcore Pokemon players.

[TimmyJ]

Im still playing otherwise though. every few months i get hooked into again and start training and stuff.

I'm the same. Get into Pearl for a week or two,get bored and shelve it for a while,pull it out again. 200 hours of this so far,lol.

[Kasplatza Red]

So I've started playing Platinum, and so far it seems to be like Emerald- you can catch both Dialga and Palkia, and it also has more of a story with a few new characters. It's.. like an Alternate Universe version, familliar and yet new at the same time :P

I think I might actually pick up the local release sometime, though probably not when it first comes out *coughIstillhavetofinishDragonQuestcough*

Damn though, this is making me really want to bust out Pearl again though and actually get a team going for the inevitable pokemon competition at this years' wi-fi connection tour..
Also, Natrak, if you've still got one of those Shiny Ralts (female if possible, if not, male is good too), I'd totally be up for yoinking one. I still need to train up that shiny ghastly you gave me a while back, too.. :D

[mageman84]

I didn't mind Diamond, I might try Platinum when it comes out.

[Blob]

Word on the street is that on may 10 there shall be a big pokemon game announcement of some description. It is belived to be the much speculated silver/gold remake however there is still just as much chance that it could be something else altogether.

http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Major_Pok%C3%A9mon_game_to_be_announced_this_month

[Watchers]

It's going to have to be massive to get me interested in the series again. Something along the lines of totally changing the battle system and getting rid of random encounters.

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

Agreed. I'm about 3 hours into platinum and can't stand random battles anymore. If they made a fully fledged console game they could make the battle system a bit like FF XII where you can choose to avoid encounters.
Its been stated that a Pokemon rpg on consoles isn't going to happen though :(. Maybe they could do this on the ds?

[Blue]

I can see why they won't do a console RPG, Pokemon has a certain GameBoy charm, it's meant to be portable.

[PrattP]

Anyone got this yet (locally)? I'm gonna pop out and grab it now I think.

[BB2K]

I do. It's the same >_>

[Nic Xtreme]

I do. It's the same >_>

Hah, what did you expect?

[aceaussie]

I have it, Haven't started it but from what I see the visuals are improved and what not.

[BB2K]

Hah, what did you expect?

The same :p

[Blob]

Im in desperate need for magmorizers and electivizers or whatever theyre called. Anyone need anything i have acess to a fair bit of stuff?

[aceaussie]

I could trade you the PBR ones, if thats okay.

[Blob]

I could trade you the PBR ones, if thats okay.

what are the PBR ones?

Oh battle revolution. Yeah I guess so what are you after?

[Blue]

I just dug up Diamond, after having not touched it for ages. I've only put 70-odd hours into my save game it says, I knew I put this one down relatively early. I like the team I had here, an all-original-150 team of Gengar, Charizard, Raichu, Wartortle, Machamp and an eventually-to-be-replaced Rapidash.

God, the screen on the DS is unresponsive to touch and low-res in comparison to the iPhone screen I've become accustomed to.

EDIT: I've got a lvl. 78 shiny Gengar that I want to EV train. I don't know it's IVs, but I figured I may as well start trying to rectify the EV damage I've no doubt inflicted upon it, and see if I can get it to a decent point. What should I do? How do I redistribute its EV points?

[SOX]

I read up how to get a Mew in Red/Blue and it actually worked. Mad skillz but prolly just mad luck/skillz. Pretty easy to catch near the beginning, just google it@!

[Blue]

Now can you tell us how to get Mew from a R/B cartridge to a DS card? :p

[Blob]

No need too. I have 3 Mews on my DS cartridge how cool am I :p

[Blue]

Does anybody even care about Mew anymore? There's so many legendaries nowadays. I'd rathe just have a Mewtwo.

[Kasplatza Red]

But Mew is so much cuter!!

D:

Anyway, I actually went out and bought Plat. (for $10! I love you JB Hi-Fi and GAME!). I'm not too far into it, as I'm taking my sweet-ass time with it this time around, making sure I catch and train up every pokemon I get (until it evolves), which means a lot of grinding, actually. I still need to find my R4, (which I can now talk about because I own the game legally now, HAH!) and use it to back up my pokemon, and experiment with hacking my R4's Platinum save file, as well as make backups of the pokemon I get in platinum. There's also a tool you can use to see if a Pokemon is legitimate or not, which is quite handy.

[aceaussie]

what are the PBR ones?

Oh battle revolution. Yeah I guess so what are you after?

Do you have any of the choice items? If not i can give them to you for free just PM me

[Charlie_]

Anyway, I actually went out and bought Plat. (for $10! I love you JB Hi-Fi and GAME!)
Howww?

I haven't bought a copy yet; where's the cheapest you can get it from?

[aceaussie]

Howww?

I haven't bought a copy yet; where's the cheapest you can get it from?

two cheap games and trade them in towards Platinum

[Kasplatza Red]

Well, Bronze gave me a copy of More Brain Training which I used as trade-bait. My local GAME had a $10 pre-owned copy of Jam Sessions. I just used those two on the JB Hi-Fi 'Free when you trade 2 DS games' offer. EB's one was the game for $20 with 2 DS trade-ins, so don't get it from there if you can help it! :D

I'm hoping the Wi-Fi connection tour has a pokemon tourney again this year- I need to make up for the fact that I was totally whipped by a choice-banding salamence in the first round D:
Oh yeah, and for those who don't know, it looks like the secret Key will be available at the wi-fi connection tour as well. Why they didn't make it a wi-fi event like europe, I'll never know. D:

[Blob]

Whats going to shit me to no end is that im positive theyre not going to let us d/p owners get our hands on shamin/arceus. Ive decided i plan on waiting for the g/s remakes before getting my next pokemon game so i wont get the platinum events.

[Nic Xtreme]

Apparently we've been ****ed over by the events here because even though Europe's getting theirs soon, we have the US Version, and thus can't get 'em anymore ;_;

[Blob]

Apparently we've been ****ed over by the events here because even though Europe's getting theirs soon, we have the US Version, and thus can't get 'em anymore ;_;

We got the US Darkrai event for d/p so I dont see why thats an issue.

[dende d. guardian]

how do i find out when the events are coming? the last pokemon event i went to was for mew WAY back in red and blue days

[Blob]

Bulbapedia/serebii will have them in the news sections when theyre announced.

In other news as of last night I have every pokemon except for Manaphy, shaymin and arceus. Congratulations in form of pep are welcome :p

[Kasplatza Red]

Well, it's most likely we'll be getting movie events- meaning I'll get that blasted movie regigigas. I think it's retarded how they're making events based around having pokemon from SPECIFIC events (ie - movie releases), especially for countries like Australia.

Also, phooey to Nintendo Australia! Instead of doing the SMART thing and releasing the Rotom event over Wi-Fi like Europe has, they're doing it as part of their wi-fi connection tour, which means if you don't live near one of the two locations per state they're visiting, you'll never have a ghost shaped like a lawnmower. (I mean, for Melbournians, this isn't too much of an issue, but I can see a few country-dwellers and residents of larger states getting quite annoyed..)

Either way, truckign thrugh Platinum, though trying to not get too ahead on the story: Currently, I have Turtwig (Keeping him unevolved so he learns earthquake quicker), Luxio, Staraptor, and Kadabra. I'm really liking the expanded sinnoh dex- a lot of my favourite pokemon are now native to sinnoh! :D

[ireadtabloids]

Bulbapedia/serebii will have them in the news sections when theyre announced.

In other news as of last night I have every pokemon except for Manaphy, shaymin and arceus. Congratulations in form of pep are welcome :p

There are still people doing that?! I thought the guys who got the original 150 were hardcore.

Can anyone tell me the advantages of getting this game? Bare in mind that I didn't get Diamond/Pearl and I was waiting for a classy special edition to win me over.

[Blue]

Bulbapedia/serebii will have them in the news sections when theyre announced.

In other news as of last night I have every pokemon except for Manaphy, shaymin and arceus. Congratulations in form of pep are welcome :p"GOTTA CATCH MOST OF 'EM!"

Doesn't have quite the same ring to it. ;)

[Charlie_]

Well, Bronze gave me a copy of More Brain Training which I used as trade-bait. My local GAME had a $10 pre-owned copy of Jam Sessions. I just used those two on the JB Hi-Fi 'Free when you trade 2 DS games' offer. EB's one was the game for $20 with 2 DS trade-ins, so don't get it from there if you can help it! :D


Oh MAN, 'sif I only see this NOW. Ugh.

So I checked on the Exclusions list, and they don't have any DS games listed there. Does this mean I can just give them like.. 'Harry Potter' and 'Nintendogs' >_>

[Blob]

"GOTTA CATCH MOST OF 'EM!"

Doesn't have quite the same ring to it. ;)

Well on a technicality any pokemon that requires an event to obtain doesnt count in game towards completion. Frankly I have no idea how im going to get the last 3.

[Kasplatza Red]

Oh MAN, 'sif I only see this NOW. Ugh.

So I checked on the Exclusions list, and they don't have any DS games listed there. Does this mean I can just give them like.. 'Harry Potter' and 'Nintendogs' >_>
Pretty much, yeah. No DS Exclusions as far as I'm aware :D

Can anyone tell me the advantages of getting this game? Bare in mind that I didn't get Diamond/Pearl and I was waiting for a classy special edition to win me over.
Well, it's one of the best games on the DS, and as I found out last night, you get Rotom the first time you visit the old chateau, so I'm actually thinking of putting Luxio in the box and training Rotom instead.
Waffling aside though, there's a nice balance of new and old pokemon in Platinum, they've expanded the sinnoh dex by about 60 or so and included all the old pokemon with new evolutions (example, you can now catch Ralts in the wild without the pokeradar, giving you access to Gallade, or Rhyhorn so you can get Rhyperior)
If you havn't gotten a pokemon game for the DS, this is definitely the one to get (until heart gold/soul silver come out, but it'll be at least a year before we see those :( ). The graphics, music, gameplay are all fantastic, just as long as you're not expecting a wildly different game to previous versions. The story is also a lot better in platinum, too. :D

[Nic Xtreme]

This game is sooooooo gooooood (again/still). Totally up to Crasher Wake with my non-traded-over-team (I did this on purpose) of Torterra, Floatzel (kicks so much arse, I love it!) and Kadabra. Wake's Floatzel is raping me, though, so I gotta get another Pokemon.

[Kasplatza Red]

Time for a Shinx, I'd say. Or use your Rotom, if you got it :D MEANWHILE, Jupiter's Skuntank is raping me (turns out my current team has a massive weakness to dark-type) so I'm training up a ponyta, currently. It's so boooring though ;_; Ah well.

[Blue]

...so I'm training up a ponyta, currently. It's so boooring though ;_; Ah well.THAT'S POKEMON! :D

I'm about to EV train my first Pokemon. Adamant Magikarp. I'm not worrying about individual values, because I can't be bothered breeding for weeks to get 31s, and I can't do a Lvl 100 battle with any ease. I've got two of them, I'm just going to EV train them both, see how they turn out.

[Kasplatza Red]

SPEAKING OF MAGIKARPS, I heard that if you use a foreign pokemon in breeding, you have an increased chance of getting a shiny. Has anyone heard about this?
Also, training my ponyta just got better, because it just learnt ember. Winner! :D

[Blob]

Wish Nintendo would give you an Item to turn one of your pokemon shiny. Ive never seen a single shiny pokemon in ten years and believe me ive put enough hours in :(

[Crypt]

Are you guys sure there are absolutely no exceptions for JB's trade-2-get-it-free Pokemon Platinum deal? I've seen some cheap "Imagine" titles at GAME, will they be okay for trade bait?

[PrattP]

Pretty sure mate. I gave them a two year old DS game and they accepted.

They have no published DS exclusions list, no doubt they will soon.

[Nic Xtreme]

Time for a Shinx, I'd say. Or use your Rotom, if you got it :D MEANWHILE, Jupiter's Skuntank is raping me (turns out my current team has a massive weakness to dark-type) so I'm training up a ponyta, currently. It's so boooring though ;_; Ah well.

I want a Raichu! Totally gotta get one! Can't find any, mind you. Ponyta kicks arse in D/P/P, Flame Wheel goes off the physical stat now and absolutely rules!

[Kasplatza Red]

Yeah, I noticed that, my Ponyta's kickin' (I'm in wayward cave owning bronzors at the moment).
I have:
Bulldozer, my Grotle
Razorblade, my Staravia
Omoikane, my Kadabra
Firage, my Ponyta
Waffles, my Luxio
and my HM Slave, Derpaderp, my Bidoof.

:D

And lol, I havn't stumbled upon a pikachu yet, unfortunately.

[Nic Xtreme]

Yeah, I noticed that, my Ponyta's kickin' (I'm in wayward cave owning bronzors at the moment).
I have:
Bulldozer, my Grotle
Razorblade, my Staravia
Omoikane, my Kadabra
Firage, my Ponyta
Waffles, my Luxio
and my HM Slave, Derpaderp, my Bidoof.

:D

And lol, I havn't stumbled upon a pikachu yet, unfortunately.

Nice team! I've just gotten to the explosion at the lake part, and have:

> Floatzel Lv. 47
> Kadabra Lv. 47
> Torterra Lv. 47
> Pichu Lv. 24 (I'm trying to get its happiness up via poffins/steps/vitamins so it can evolve before lv. 26 and learn Thunderbolt! I wanted Nasty Plot, so that's why I started with Pichu!)

...and other than HM slaves, I've got no idea who else to have for the Elite Four! Maybe some more water Pokemon? Kingler OMG!

[Unicorn Odyssey]

I have a level 10 blue-thingamajig that you start with.

[Nic Xtreme]

I have a level 10 blue-thingamajig that you start with.

Piplup is awesome! I've decided to add this rocking dude to my team:

http://www.smogon.com/download/sprites/dp/224.png

[PrattP]

Started with the Chimchar this time, no point dominating with Piplup again.

It's good as always. :)

[ireadtabloids]

Did the Hyper review actually tell us anything about this game? I mean they made the same point when they reviewed Diamond/Pearl and gave it 7/10. What are the new features again? I'm especially interested in what's changed in the way of pokedex, and all those other little options in this new version. Can I count on Whyme to PM me?