[OOC] Pokémon: Hoenn - Make a Wish

[Phoenix]

@DepressedSoviet I thought it was fine (if you're talking about appropriateness). I like where this is going. ^^

[Phoenix]

I'm so sorry, guys. I don't really have an excuse, but I'm going to be working on the post for the rest of the day. I'll have it up tonight even if I have to stay late.

(I won't blame the fact that I just played through the whole main portion of Sun in the last three days, either >.>)

[DepressedSoviet]

@PhoenixHey, you just got a new game, and you gave us a heads-up, so I'd say its okay. I'm probably more lenient on the whole thing than some people though, so I dunno.

[Prints Avoid]

(I won't blame the fact that I just played through the whole main portion of Sun in the last three days, either >.>)

@Phoenix

I've played through most of Moon. And if I hadn't already made my post, I wouldn't have. And I totally would've blamed it on the game XD

You're good.

[c3p-0h]

Lord knows I made you all wait, and I didn't even have the excuse of sun and moon being out at the time. I think I can spare some patience for you ;3

[Phoenix]

I didn't go back and revise my post. I'll over it tomorrow and fix anything really terrible. Other than that, I know it's pretty bland and there's a lot of detail I left out. Feel free to fill in anything you like.

A few notes:
@Xan the G
It ends abruptly so you can play the departure however you wish and he can be off on his way.
I also wanted to keep it open that he could choose to wear after the shower xP
@c3p-0h@Prints Avoid
So I changed the way it plays out in the "foyer."
Stranger enters, Joy and Diego take him to bathroom. Joy sends Diego to find Mrs. James, runs into Haven on the way, then the rest of it. I just wanted to make sure it was clear. If either of you disagree/dislike it, we can discuss it and I'll make appropriate changes.
@DepressedSoviet
I didn't throw anything at you other than that interaction more because I want to see how he'd react and what he'll do after. ^^
That picture was because I didn't want to write out a description. xP
@Kymera
I want to see how "Brawls" work (I'm just calling it that since I don't really know what else to call it). I didn't add a Pokemon for her since I want that to be up to you.
And those "warnings/threats" were not made lightly, by the way. ;)

[c3p-0h]

@Phoenix so who precisely is in the foyer when the crash happens? Diego, Haven, and the stranger? Any Pokémon? Also did you have anything in mind for what the crash was or is that being left up to @Prints Avoid and me?

[Prints Avoid]

@Phoenix so who precisely is in the foyer when the crash happens? Diego, Haven, and the stranger? Any Pokémon? Also did you have anything in mind for what the crash was or is that being left up to @Prints Avoid and me?

@c3p-0h

I think it's only Diego, Haven, and Sapphire in the foyer. @Phoenix just pushed along the stranger and Joy to the bathroom, to explain why Haven only found Diego there. As for the crash... this should be fun

[Phoenix]

@c3p-0h: see @Prints Avoid
The crash is pre-determined. I'm debating whether I want to add it in or leave it for the next post. Thinking about it now, neither of you have much to go on from my post.
However, I can make a middle ground. I can PM you what they'd find once they make it to the nursery and what Mrs. James might say/do when she sees them.
If you're interested in that so we can keep the others in the dark, I'd be glad to do so. >)

[Xan the G]

I posted - I know it seems like a strange choice to stay around Briney but I want Jin to come off as a guy who doesn't think about things inside the box; it will be the reason why his investigation will turn out differently to those before it.

[Kymera]

@Phoenix *excited giggle* Oh this is going to be fun. I'll write things out for you and send it ahead of time? I think there's going to be a few things I'do like your input on?

[Phoenix]

So, how was everyone's holiday?

[c3p-0h]

I'm dead. My mom is big on Black Friday shopping. We left at 4pm Thursday and got home at like 11am on Friday. I'm still recovering. School and work. Puppy. No rest. Hopefully a post will be up by tomorrow. If I survive.

[Phoenix]

@c3p-0h That sounds awful (I've worked that kind of retail and I think it's ridiculous to have to work on thanksgiving).
Don't worry too much about it, though. Get some rest. ^^

[Kymera]

Went on vacation to Vegas. Still recovering. Working on several posts as we speak.

[Prints Avoid]

Exhausting. So much family time. Good family time, I love everyone to death. I just didn't get much me time is the only thing 0_0

[Phoenix]

@Prints Avoid Haha, that's excellent! Glad to hear it!
And of course you didn't get "me time." Thanksgiving isn't about being by yourself xP

[Phoenix]

@DepressedSoviet@c3p-0h@Prints Avoid
I'm going to be working on a response for @Kymera and @Xan the G. Let me know if you want any more time. :)

So, those of you playing Sun/Moon: which version did you pick? Which starter did you pick? And what do you like most about the game so far?

[Kymera]

I picked Sun, and went with my tiny leaf bird as a starter.

Honestly, I'm not quite sure where I fall in terms of love for the game. The sheer variety of pokemon in the early stages of the game are fantastic, which sticks closely to the idea of a diverse island biome. I like the setting, and I really like the alternative forms for pokemon and really hope that continues in later games.

I don't know how to feel about the challenges instead of gym battles. I know for the most part they're the same thing, but it's such an integral part of pokemon that taking it away seems like there's something missing.

I also don't like the way it feels like you're on a supervised tour. The "adults" are always at your heels and the enclosed nature of the islands just makes it feel like less of an epic journey somehow.

Team Skull. I have NEVER despised one of the Teams as much as I do this one. I get the vibe they were going for, but NO ONE takes them seriously as a threat! I get its for a younger audience, but there's no clear threat. They're goofballs trying to act like gangsters.

Rant over :p

[Phoenix]

@Kymera I picked Litten in Sun (I have to keep the tradition of starting with my favorite Element (Fire) and my usual starter type, which has always been Fire).

I disliked the fact that it's final form was bipedal. There has been no Fire Starter that hasn't been bipedal to some degree (Typhlosion). I wish they would change this up. I would have loved another Fire/Dark type that was a cat that I could have beside some of my favorite Pokemon (Houndoom and Ninetales). It looks cartoonish, but I understand they wanted a wrestler that cemented the idea of the Fighting-type (regulated martial arts) and Dark-type (wrestling/ninja/underhanded tactics). The Psuedo circus theme was interesting, at least. I don't think he's a bad Pokemon, I just wish they didn't go in the same direction as they always have.

I liked the idea of the Challenges. It wasn't a building that was just an in-and-out thing and then you have a badge. The puzzles were getting stale (easy) and I liked that the challenges were more interactive. I'm not too strict on tradition (outside of my "needing to pick the fire starter"). I don't think they should do it again. I can appreciate it being a unique aspect of Alola. But I liked the division of Captains and Kahunas. It was a nice change and a step back from the otherwise useless badges they would give you. The "Route Kahunas" were nice little side quest as well.

I agree with the map. Each island seemed pretty big at first, but once you got through each island, you can see how small they are. The only reason they took so long to traverse was the frequency of wild encounters and the number of trainers on each route. The graphics were nice, but you're right, it was all very guided as most Pokemon games are. (A reason I wanted to make this very open in the first place)

I thought Team Skull was a unique take on the Teams of the Pokemon Universe. They weren't the real threat, they were a distraction for Lusamine to reach an end she desired to reach. I don't think they've captured the insanity of Team Leaders as well as they did in this game (if only because of the character graphics and what they could do with it). However, if they re-make Diamond/Pearl, we'd get some good crazy from Cyrus and Team Galactic.

Additionally, I thought the post-game was light, but I understand that there was so much that went into creating this world that they added what they needed to. Though I'm not a big fan of Battle places (Tree, Frontier, etc.) I generally enjoy Battle Royals.

Poke Pelago and Festival Plaza are interesting. EV training is much easier (after having to research how to do it). Growing Berries seems much easier and stream-lined, which I appreciate (just getting there takes some work, which I'm not opposed to). I don't care much for the Festival Plaza, but I appreciate that it's there. The little mission aspect is cute and relatively fun. I just wish you could create/develop your own shops instead of having to hunt for them and it being entirely random.

Overall, I believe they did a great job. I don't miss the 3D (never used it, anyway) or the traditional structure of things. But, like any franchise, they'll learn from this and add things that are better than what they have and enhance things that are already great. Nothing's going to ever be perfect, so I just appreciate what they've added to this generation.