Pokemon Black/White March 4th 2011 Discussion Thread...
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Stepping into it's 5th Generation, Pokemon Black and White will be released in a little under two weeks as of this post... it's already a big success in Japan and is likely to sell really well Stateside and in Europe. I remember there being a post here about Pokemon fans... so I know that there are some who post on this board...
I haven't played it since it was first released on the Game Boy. I have Blue and Red still for my Game Boy Colour, but I'm thinking I would like to play through it again seeing as how these two versions seem expansive and different.
There's also a great difference in the two versions, with different cities/forests and pokemon in each of the games, along with the legendary Pokemon that you can catch being different as well... but appearing in both versions.
Who's copping? And if you're getting it, which version are you getting and why?
If you've already got the Japanese version, how did you find the game in comparison with the others?
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I'll probably get it during the Summer. Might get white so I can get the black dragon.
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i'll wait for a good rom and download it for free
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No, Pokemon is a great RPG, everyone agreed with this when it was first released...I'll probably get it during the Summer. Might get white so I can get the black dragon.
I've just pre-ordered the white version for the same reason... but I'm going to use reward points to pre-order the black version... as I want to check out Black City which looks really cool and a change to the usual Pokemon forests...
Why you waiting until the summer?mdizzle9000 wrote: »i'll wait for a good rom and download it for free
You got one of those DS Cards? -
Because of school, I might order it from Amazon anyway though.
Never ordered a new game online, do they ship it a couple days before release date, or do you have to wait till the release date for them to ship it? -
Because of school, I might order it from Amazon anyway though.
Never ordered a new game online, do they ship it a couple days before release date, or do you have to wait till the release date for them to ship it?
Most of the time, you receive them earlier than release date as they try to ensure that you receive it in time. It's the best way generally, I'm going to pre-order from two different sites, whichever arrives first will be the game that I play through...
Here's some more information regarding the game:
Pokémon White Version is a handheld Role-Playing game (RPG) for play on the Nintendo DS / DSi. Released as a companion game to the DS / DSi title Pokémon Black Version, in it players enjoy classic challenging RPG-Adventure Pokémon gameplay as they capture wild Pokémon and utilize them in face-offs against other Trainers to see who is the best. Additional freatures include: access to the Legendary Pokémon, Zekrom; the player's choice of one of three starter Pokémon; an all-new and diverse game region, Unova; improved graphics; multiple new battle modes; the ability to wirelessly trade Pokémon; multiplayer options and more.
An All-New World Filled with All-New Pokémon
Pokémon White Version features the same handheld RPG and Adventure gameplay that has consistently thrilled Nintendo DS players, both young and more experienced, but it also introduces players to an all-new Unova region. Brought to life with improved graphics, Unova is a mix of urban and natural landscapes in which players are just as likely to encounter skyscrapers and bridges, as they are to walk alongside mountains and seascapes. It is of course also filled with a potent blend of all-new Pokémon, including the Legendary Vast White Pokémon Reshiram and the Deep Black Pokémon Zekrom. Stepping into the role of either a male or female Trainer, players further have their choice of their first Pokémon, who will serve as the first of many Pokémon companions in their travels through Unova, as they attempt to capture every wild Pokémon variety available and test their skills against other Trainers in turn-based battles.
Experience Legendary Pokémon
Both of the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom appear in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, but each can only be caught in their respective versions. The Legendary Pokémon Reshiram appears on the cover of Pokémon Black Version Version and the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom is seen on the cover of Pokémon White Version Version. See their types, abilities and profiles below.
Appearance: Pokemon Black Version
Type: Dragon/Fire
Category: Vast White Pokemon
Ability: Turboblaze
Profile: Reshiram can engulf its surroundings in flames.
Appearance: Pokemon White Version
Type: Dragon/Electric
Category: Deep Black Pokemon
Ability: Teravolt
Profile: Zekrom can disappear inside thunderclouds and fly across the skies.
New Region: Unova
New Battle Modes Add a New Level of Strategy
In addition to a wealth of new Pokémon for players to catch, train and battle with, Pokémon White Version also supplies players with entirely new ways to fight with its new Battle Modes: Triple Battles and Rotation Battles. Stay tuned for more information on these two new game modes as more information is released on Pokémon White Version.
Your Choice of Starter Pokémon
Pokémon White Version starts you off on your new Pokémon adventure with a trusty Pokémon companion. Choose the Pokémon you like the most - it will be with you through thick and thin as you explore the Unova region. The three starter Pokémon all have different types. Your knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of these types will be put to the test early and often. -
Snivy
Tepig
Oshawatt
Key Game Features
An all-new world filled with all new Pokémon to catch, train and battle with
Collect all the Pokémon available in the Pokémon White Version, then wirelessly trade with Pokémon Black Version owners to complete the combined games' Pokédexes
Experience both Legendary Pokémon: Reshiram and Zekrom - with Zekrom available for capture in Pokémon White Version
Exciting new battle modes including: Triple Battles and Rotation Battles
Play as either a girl or boy Pokémon Trainer
Stay tuned for more exciting plot twists, gameplay features and game modes to be released as game launch approaches -
Ya'll grown ass men playin Pokemon.
SMFH.
I ain't playin no ? Pokeymon, u ? ? .
I'm out this wack thread.
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Swiffness! wrote: »Ya'll grown ass men playin Pokemon.
SMFH.
I ain't playin no ? Pokeymon, u ? ? .
I'm out this wack thread.
Swiffness uses ESCAPE ROPE!
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Swiffness! wrote: »Ya'll grown ass men playin Pokemon.
SMFH.
I ain't playin no ? Pokeymon, u ? ? .
I'm out this wack thread.
Swiffness uses ESCAPE ROPE!
:dead:.......
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rofl @ uses escape rope
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theres no emulator for DS on PC's yet? Nintendo ? always got emulators early
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Most of the time, you receive them earlier than release date as they try to ensure that you receive it in time. It's the best way generally, I'm going to pre-order from two different sites, whichever arrives first will be the game that I play through...
Here's some more information regarding the game:
Pokémon White Version is a handheld Role-Playing game (RPG) for play on the Nintendo DS / DSi. Released as a companion game to the DS / DSi title Pokémon Black Version, in it players enjoy classic challenging RPG-Adventure Pokémon gameplay as they capture wild Pokémon and utilize them in face-offs against other Trainers to see who is the best. Additional freatures include: access to the Legendary Pokémon, Zekrom; the player's choice of one of three starter Pokémon; an all-new and diverse game region, Unova; improved graphics; multiple new battle modes; the ability to wirelessly trade Pokémon; multiplayer options and more.
An All-New World Filled with All-New Pokémon
Pokémon White Version features the same handheld RPG and Adventure gameplay that has consistently thrilled Nintendo DS players, both young and more experienced, but it also introduces players to an all-new Unova region. Brought to life with improved graphics, Unova is a mix of urban and natural landscapes in which players are just as likely to encounter skyscrapers and bridges, as they are to walk alongside mountains and seascapes. It is of course also filled with a potent blend of all-new Pokémon, including the Legendary Vast White Pokémon Reshiram and the Deep Black Pokémon Zekrom. Stepping into the role of either a male or female Trainer, players further have their choice of their first Pokémon, who will serve as the first of many Pokémon companions in their travels through Unova, as they attempt to capture every wild Pokémon variety available and test their skills against other Trainers in turn-based battles.
Experience Legendary Pokémon
Both of the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom appear in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, but each can only be caught in their respective versions. The Legendary Pokémon Reshiram appears on the cover of Pokémon Black Version Version and the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom is seen on the cover of Pokémon White Version Version. See their types, abilities and profiles below.
Appearance: Pokemon Black Version
Type: Dragon/Fire
Category: Vast White Pokemon
Ability: Turboblaze
Profile: Reshiram can engulf its surroundings in flames.
Appearance: Pokemon White Version
Type: Dragon/Electric
Category: Deep Black Pokemon
Ability: Teravolt
Profile: Zekrom can disappear inside thunderclouds and fly across the skies.
New Region: Unova
New Battle Modes Add a New Level of Strategy
In addition to a wealth of new Pokémon for players to catch, train and battle with, Pokémon White Version also supplies players with entirely new ways to fight with its new Battle Modes: Triple Battles and Rotation Battles. Stay tuned for more information on these two new game modes as more information is released on Pokémon White Version.
Your Choice of Starter Pokémon
Pokémon White Version starts you off on your new Pokémon adventure with a trusty Pokémon companion. Choose the Pokémon you like the most - it will be with you through thick and thin as you explore the Unova region. The three starter Pokémon all have different types. Your knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of these types will be put to the test early and often.
Cool, might go ahead and pre-order from amazon thing. -
bcotton2000@yahoo.com wrote: »theres no emulator for DS on PC's yet? Nintendo ? always got emulators early
yes theres more than 1 and its been around for a long time -
? im still gotta beat pokemon yellow on my droid
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TexAtRandom wrote: »? im still gotta beat pokemon yellow on my droid
lol i did the same thing for the gba pokemon game -
got damn pokemon still making games
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dalyricalbandit wrote: »got damn pokemon still making games
Made a comeback with D/P/P
Added online trading and battling.
Also kept this thing in called EV training, something for older pokemon players to do.
Little kids wondering why you keep OHKOing their pokemon when they are all the same level = win.
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not gonna lie...ima check it out. i was huge fan when they 1st came out, and copped each main series game on whatever handheld console nintendo had out. y not continue with this? *'ye shrug*
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not gonna lie...ima check it out. i was huge fan when they 1st came out, and copped each main series game on whatever handheld console nintendo had out. y not continue with this? *'ye shrug*
I haven't played since the first titles... would you get both Black and White or would you get a 4th generation pokemon as well as white? -
I haven't played since the first titles... would you get both Black and White or would you get a 4th generation pokemon as well as white?
Damn, didn't see this part of your first post.
Pokemon platinum is def worth a pick up. Will give you a heads up on some of the new systems implemented in the newer pokemon versions.
-Breeding
-Berries
-Double battles
- The battle tower
- Gym leader rematches
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I haven't played since the first titles... would you get both Black and White or would you get a 4th generation pokemon as well as white?
dam...dam...u really out the loop-dam...? ...dam. ? . lol. umm well if i was u, i would probably look into heartgold or soulsilver since they are remakes of gold and silver that u also missed out on. they are the most recent games to come out with all the 4th gen additons. i would also look into platinum as well since that was in a new area and is the upgrade version of diamond and pearl. then i'd get black or white.Damn, didn't see this part of your first post.
Pokemon platinum is def worth a pick up. Will give you a heads up on some of the new systems implemented in the newer pokemon versions.
-Breeding
-Berries
-Double battles
- The battle tower
- Gym leader rematches
-etc.
the biggest 1 though is the split of special and physcial attacks. in gen 1, u had specific types attacks as either special or physical. for example, fire attacks were special(affected by the special stat) and fighting attacks were physical(affected by the attack/defense stat). in gen 2 and 3, it was continued except that you had the special stat split in 2; special attack and special defense. in gen 4, they went further an split each actual attack into special and physcial.
for example, fire punch was known as a special attack in gen 1-3. why? because it was a fire attack and all fire moves where special attacks. well now, it is a physical attack b/c you are physcially punching your opponent. so the amount of damage you do would be dependent on your attack stat and your opponents defense stat. Now, in gen 4, they introduced a move called "focus blast", its pretty much like a hadoken u'd see on street figther or a kamehameha u'd see on DBZ. it is a fighting-type move.
in gen 1, this move would have been affected by the attack/defense stat. the same goes for gen 2 and 3. why? because its a fighting type move and all fighting moves where physical. well in gen 4, because of the actual split of moves being special or physical, focus blast is a special fighting type move affected by your special attack and your opponents special defense.
you also had a few type changes as well. the addition of dark and steel types in gen 2. magnamite was orginally just an electric type but now he's a steel/electric type.
for competitive battling, you had the additon of effort values or EVs. they were present in gen 1 but it was bearly noticed. it had a complete overhaul in gen 3. you essientally could train a charmander, fight certain pokemon, evolve him into a charizard, fight another charizard of the same level and OHKO(one hit knockout) him. how? because your charizards stats are light years above the other charizard. each pokemon in the game gives a certain amount of EVs. for example, if you fight a bunch of machoke. your attack would be way higher than another pokemon of your same kind(we'll stick with the charmander for now) why would id b higher? b/c machoke gives 2 attack EVs every time you defeat 1. now there is a limit. each stat has a max of 255 EVs but each pokemon can only hold 510. so you have to divide it up the best way you feel. now the EVs is an advance topic and i dont recommend you getting into it until u get the hang of things. but i felt i should mention it if you happen to battle some1 and wonder y his level 25 poliwhirl knocked out your level 50 venasaur with bubblebeam. this link should explain it alot more than me.
http://www.psypokes.com/lab/evguide.php
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Effort_values
but im lookin a forward to it, i normally plan out my team way b4 i get the game but in this case...ima play it and jus see what happens -
speakin of pokemon, any1 got platinum or hg/ss and wanna get that ass whooped?
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still gots my Game Boy Color wit Pokemon Yellow ? WHAT U NO BOUT DAT!!!!!!
remember whenver they was a block in the road or w/e i didnt play that sht for days ? off
