barries are probably the one mechanic in the game I loathe, so I just ignore that they exist.
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barries are probably the one mechanic in the game I loathe, so I just ignore that they exist.
Except you have no control over it, most of them aren't until late, late, late game, and their teams never break the 30s.
Gen V simplified them to the point where they barely exist anyway. I can't say I really miss them.
ColtraineGF
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That's not a bike theme, which is what I was referring to...
tiggerkiddo
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They aren't late late game...as soon as you find them, just find when they like to do rematches and then have at it. It's not like the Elite Four is super high leveled.
They didn't start working like that until HG/SS. In Crystal you still had to wait for them to call you.
ScraftyDevil
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You can excuse all you want Colto-chan, but you are still not right.
tiggerkiddo
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I may have my versions mixed up.
i loathe him too
Truth. *highfives*
Don't worry; the game does a good job of teaching you everything you need to know. Just sit back and enjoy the best Gen in the series
PS: EVs have been in every game, and IVs aren't new to BW2 nor are they essential for the main game.
Thanks guys. I did really LOVE B/W1 so it shouldn't be that hard getting into it again.
So berries are just for healing Pokemon instead of going to a Pokecenter?
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Berries are pretty basic and you can pretty much know what they do in their description. Some for healing, some are for giving boosts, etc. Generally I never use them as held items.
Abilities and nature are also like that. Natures add 10% more to a certain stat while reducing another by 10% too, although some natures are neutral. You can check what the nature does by looking up at the Pokemon's stats - red stat means it's buffed by the nature and blue stat means it's reduced by the nature. It's pretty ignorable in-game as it's mostly for competitive purposes. Abilities however come in different flavors and each Pokemon have different abilities with different functions.
You don't really need to worry about IV/EV in Pokemon unless you play competitively, although EVs are something worth noting, especially when they're much, much more flexible in BW2 and can help you in-game.
Effort Values (EVs) are "stat exps" you gain after gaining exp from a certain pokemon (e.g. rattata has 1 speed EV). For every 4 EVs you gain 1 stat point (so 4 speed EVs = +1 Speed). Each stat can only gain up to 255 EVs (although 252 is the more ideal one since remember, 4 EVs = 1 stat and you'd have 3 spare EVs left unused if you go 255), and up to 510 EVs in total. This allows you to pretty much give some neat statistical upgrades to Pokemon who technically are not good at them (for instance you can make Nidoking a powerful special attacker by maxxing out its SAtk EVs). Also, as I said, you gain them after gaining exp from certain pokemon, so they don't have to deal the final blow - simply giving them exp share should be enough.
Vitamins (carbos, etc.) give 10 EV for the specific stat they mention but can only raise up to 100 EVs total. Wings give 1 EV for the specific stat they mention without the 100 EV limit. Some berries and even NPC services in Join Avenue reduces EVs to help you set them up properly. Some held items even boost EV gain.
Why I mention this for BW/BW2? Because back then, stat changes from gaining EVs were only visible after leveling up - that is why rare candies were looked down back then unless you maxxed out the EVs. You're out of luck when you reach level 100 and had not properly trained. Now in BW/BW2, stat changes from EVs already take effect the moment you get them rather than via level up, so you can pretty much see how very easy it is. There's no limit even when you get to lv. 100 as well, so now you can properly retrain Arceus (who is also always level 100 with EV spread evenly to all stats).
Huh? I disagree - a lot of competitive players like the new, eased up features.
Abilities and nature are also like that. Natures add 10% more to a certain stat while reducing another by 10% too, although some natures are neutral. You can check what the nature does by looking up at the Pokemon's stats - red stat means it's buffed by the nature and blue stat means it's reduced by the nature. It's pretty ignorable in-game as it's mostly for competitive purposes. Abilities however come in different flavors and each Pokemon have different abilities with different functions.
You don't really need to worry about IV/EV in Pokemon unless you play competitively, although EVs are something worth noting, especially when they're much, much more flexible in BW2 and can help you in-game.
Effort Values (EVs) are "stat exps" you gain after gaining exp from a certain pokemon (e.g. rattata has 1 speed EV). For every 4 EVs you gain 1 stat point (so 4 speed EVs = +1 Speed). Each stat can only gain up to 255 EVs (although 252 is the more ideal one since remember, 4 EVs = 1 stat and you'd have 3 spare EVs left unused if you go 255), and up to 510 EVs in total. This allows you to pretty much give some neat statistical upgrades to Pokemon who technically are not good at them (for instance you can make Nidoking a powerful special attacker by maxxing out its SAtk EVs). Also, as I said, you gain them after gaining exp from certain pokemon, so they don't have to deal the final blow - simply giving them exp share should be enough.
Vitamins (carbos, etc.) give 10 EV for the specific stat they mention but can only raise up to 100 EVs total. Wings give 1 EV for the specific stat they mention without the 100 EV limit. Some berries and even NPC services in Join Avenue reduces EVs to help you set them up properly. Some held items even boost EV gain.
Why I mention this for BW/BW2? Because back then, stat changes from gaining EVs were only visible after leveling up - that is why rare candies were looked down back then unless you maxxed out the EVs. You're out of luck when you reach level 100 and had not properly trained. Now in BW/BW2, stat changes from EVs already take effect the moment you get them rather than via level up, so you can pretty much see how very easy it is. There's no limit even when you get to lv. 100 as well, so now you can properly retrain Arceus (who is also always level 100 with EV spread evenly to all stats).
Huh? I disagree - a lot of competitive players like the new, eased up features.
yeah he's a canadian that can't really read right
Now I'm curious, because I honestly can't find anything on this.
You read my mind. Luvdisc is super lame.
tiggerkiddo
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Don't worry, might have gotten my facts mixed up. Too many darn versions...
Top 4 of Gen III
Sorry, should have been clearer. I was more referring to how certain "hardcore" aspects of the game like EVs/IVs and breeding are never in-your-face, perhaps to a fault. It makes the game more approachable for casuals but can be frustrating for dedicated players.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Yeah, although EVs are now a bit known via Bianca and IVs are now a bit more known via NPCs and stuff. Still, hard numbers are better.
You can easily transfer them by self trade.
Huh? I pretty much think smogon likes those since they're now easier to use... or rather, less frustrating. You can now dictate abilities and such to pass down for instance.
ScraftyDevil
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ColtraineGF
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12 to 24 hours left, dun dun dun
ScraftyDevil
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Isn't it like 48 hours until the announcement?
ColtraineGF
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Time left till it becomes Tuesday (in Japan).
12 hours after that, midday (in Japan).
Either way, everyone'll know whatever it is before tomorrow ends.
*boards hype train*
EmCeeGramr
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Pokemon: Black & White Return for the DS
tiggerkiddo
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Barry is awesome. One of the best rivals in the series.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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Conrad Link
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Jan 8th is my brother's birthday too!
Hoping for 2 reasons to celebrate.
Hoping for 2 reasons to celebrate.
lol I like the quick crash course in half-day arithmetic
Time left till it becomes Tuesday (in Japan).
12 hours after that, midday (in Japan)
QueenOfThorns
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So, how many hours until this is getting announced?
I'm really hoping for a huge 3D overhaul. I can't really play Pokemon any more even though the games are still good. Just too samey for me.
I'm really hoping for a huge 3D overhaul. I can't really play Pokemon any more even though the games are still good. Just too samey for me.
Complete Gen3 remakes, packaging FireRed with Sapphire and Ruby with LeafGreen.
Same here. I know BW and BW2 are good but I just can't get myself to continue playing the game compared to the DP and before.
I want a 3rd gen remake. The contests were awesome and Flannery is in it. Also known as the second hottest gym leader, behind blonde Elesa.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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Or...YOU GO TO HOENN, JOHTO AND KANTO IN ONE GAME.
I'm totally feeling this. Make a massive map. Make the world so large and create a new tournament that brings the gym trainers from all 3 of the regions to one giant event at the end of the game.
That's definitely a way to justify a remake of such old games on such powerful hardware.
Doesn't B2/W2 have this tournament? It's the one feature that's really got me thinking about buying it.
They even got remakes.
yeah gold/silver do kinda serve more as direct sequels to their previous game than r/s, d/p, and b/w do to each other, but having a game where you're red once again would be huge.
i want to go orange islands, that racing with lapras is awesome.
Time left till it becomes Tuesday (in Japan).
12 hours after that, midday (in Japan).
Either way, everyone'll know whatever it is before tomorrow ends.
*boards hype train*
Got my ticket ready for the train!
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