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RE: General Pokemon Discussion - JarJar - 09-18-2009
thats because its hard to get it in 3rd gen games
once you get 4th gen games youll understand
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - Gold - 09-18-2009
(09-17-2009, 10:25 PM)Tyvon Wrote:(09-17-2009, 04:48 PM)Anubis Wrote: people just didnt know how to do it because the serebii page was confusing as shit for most folks.<<<< still doesn't
This.
Never bothered looking into it at all or anything though.
It's an aspect of the game I couldn't care less about.
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - Sengir - 09-18-2009
shit
oh, shit
You just summoned the wrath of the death god
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - GrooveMan.exe - 09-18-2009
(09-18-2009, 04:33 AM)Arthur Wrote:(09-17-2009, 10:25 PM)Tyvon Wrote:(09-17-2009, 04:48 PM)Anubis Wrote: people just didnt know how to do it because the serebii page was confusing as shit for most folks.<<<< still doesn't
This.
Never bothered looking into it at all or anything though.
It's an aspect of the game I couldn't care less about.
You mean aside from how it's unavoidable and is a factor in how (unless intentionally optimised) the Pokémon you have is different from other pokémon of the same species?
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - Alpha Six - 09-18-2009
Arthur probably doesn't play competitively. Which would be why he wouldn't care.
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - GrooveMan.exe - 09-18-2009
Although I understand the mechanics, I don't play the metagame. It's just that EVs are entirely non-optional. By defeating pokemon and gaining EXP, you're using EVs, whether you like it or not. Not caring would be either not playing, or just leaving your pokémon perpetually in daycare.
Ever sped-run through the Elite 4 or used the Match Call system to face specific trainers for the sake of Levelling? You've been EV training. Ever used the Macho Brace, even just to try it out? EV Training. Ever blown cash at the department store on Carbos and HP ups? Guess what you've been doing.
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - Alpha Six - 09-18-2009
Not the point. Sure, you're EV training whether you like or not. But trying to avoid EV training and not caring about or understand EV training isn't the same thing. The latter is the majority of non-competitive Pokemon players. Not avoiding. Just not caring.
The comparison is essentially the same as Zelda players who don't care for collecting all the optional items and sub-missions. They usually will without realizing it, but they don't care.
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - Vipershark - 09-18-2009
(09-18-2009, 10:40 AM)GrooveMan.exe Wrote: Ever sped-run through the Elite 4 or used the Match Call system to face specific trainers for the sake of Levelling?No.
Quote:Ever used the Macho Brace, even just to try it out?No. I don't equip my pokemon with anything besides EXP Share.
Quote:Ever blown cash at the department store on Carbos and HP ups?No. I never use items. Not even potions.
It's not that I try to make the game harder for myself or anything, but... that's just how I play. :/
I never use items for some reason.
Therefore, I don't EV train.
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - GrooveMan.exe - 09-18-2009
So, if you don't refight the E4 or Match Call trainers, you just beat the main plotline... and stop? Considering there isn't much to do side from that, and I recall you saying you've neverplayed the Battle Frontier.
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - Vipershark - 09-18-2009
Yes.
I currently haven't beat D/P yet (on the last gym, but I stopped playing because of FFVIA) but maybe I'll try the battle frontier when i beat it.
edit- I'll refight the E4 though, but only for fun. Not for the sake of training.
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - Gold - 09-18-2009
(09-18-2009, 10:08 AM)GrooveMan.exe Wrote:(09-18-2009, 04:33 AM)Arthur Wrote:(09-17-2009, 10:25 PM)Tyvon Wrote:(09-17-2009, 04:48 PM)Anubis Wrote: people just didnt know how to do it because the serebii page was confusing as shit for most folks.<<<< still doesn't
This.
Never bothered looking into it at all or anything though.
It's an aspect of the game I couldn't care less about.
You mean aside from how it's unavoidable and is a factor in how (unless intentionally optimised) the Pokémon you have is different from other pokémon of the same species?
Exactly, of course there's the obvious it happns without you doing it, but I don't nknow anythign abotu and therefore couldn't possibly try to control it even if I wanted to.
Haven't played Pokémon competatively since G/S/C.
I don't think collecting items on Zelda was a very good analogy for this a'cause you collect items and Pokémon in Pokémon.
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - Cshad - 09-18-2009
Every time you beat a pokemon you are gaining ev's
Just clearing that up because it seems like people aren't getting that. On that subject, Iv's are even worse to get because you have to breed for them, and you may not even get the ones you want. There is a program that helps you abuse the RNG (random number generator), to make it faster. It's hard to get use to
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - http://z15.invisionfree.com/NG - 09-19-2009
(09-18-2009, 11:24 AM)Vipershark Wrote: Yes.
I currently haven't beat D/P yet (on the last gym, but I stopped playing because of FFVIA) but maybe I'll try the battle frontier when i beat it.
edit- I'll refight the E4 though, but only for fun. Not for the sake of training.
get the FUCK out of this fucking topic
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - JarJar - 09-20-2009
(09-18-2009, 11:24 AM)Vipershark Wrote: I currently haven't beat D/P yet (on the last gym, but I stopped playing because of FFVIA) but maybe I'll try the battle frontier when i beat it.
d/p or platinum?
d/p doesnt have the battle frontier. only emerald and platinum does.
RE: General Pokemon Discussion - Vipershark - 09-20-2009
d/p
oh.