I'm a bit scared on the subject of Pokemon...

[Travis_Flesher]

pkmn

pokemon so easy to win only hard part is catchin em all

[Wind0ze]

Re: pkmn

pokemon so easy to win only hard part is catchin em all

im pretty sure completing the pokedex has been basically impossible since Gen 3 and it gets even harder every gen

[Son Paimon]

Re: I'm a bit scared on the subject of Pokemon...

So, I've never really been into pokemon, but after playing a bit of "Brick Bronze" (which for many of you who don't know is a very professional spinoff pokemon game on ROBLOX that's still in development to this day), I've been thinking about buying Pokemon Moon when it comes out (which just so happens to be very close to my birthday! SCORE!). The thing is, though, I feel like half of the people that play pokemon at this rate are like, HUGE pros on the game, knowing each and every pokemon's base stats, weaknesses, resistances, mega evolutions...meanwhile, I can't name half of the pokemon I come across. Do you think I'll be okay launching into S&M as a noob with mild knowledge of the game(s)?

Something to keep in mind is that with this new release, there are a lot of changes that even players like me who've been playing since 1st generation will have to adjust to, like the Alola forms which have completely changed the types of some of the first generation Pokemon. How many for sure? Still not known but for a Pokemon like Sandslash who was a ground type for YEARS, will now be a Steel/Ice type.... We all have some learning to do. Pokemon was always had a four-move turn-based battle system. However, with the implementation of Z moves, there is a Potential 5th attack. There's also rumors that the Ultra Beasts found in Sun and Moon may not even be actual Pokemon but creatures? I'm sure that part is only rumor, but who knows.

Point is, a lot of us are going in blind to this new generation. Can't wait. Totally pumped.

[ScylaX]

Re: pkmn

im pretty sure completing the pokedex has been basically impossible since Gen 3 and it gets even harder every gen

Nah, it is possible, but the task is heavily time consuming. The thing is, since gen 4 it's been considerably easier to bring your pokedex to completion as the introduction of the GTS made *competent* mates not a requirement anymore. And Game Freak constantly worked to make getting new pokemon an accessible aspect of the game. You can even import your boxes from earlier versions with Pokébank.

I have a friend of mine that consistently pulls it off each generation, he's a crazy completionist for all type of games though

[rushyrulz]

Re: I'm a bit scared on the subject of Pokemon...

Pokemon Go serves as a pretty nice free introduction to at least gen 1 and type effectiveness. I wouldn't follow it too closely when it comes to combat/evolution if you plan on playing the main series stuff though since it's almost a complete departure.