It is a bit silly indeed, that should've been something for both games not just Black 2 haha what a sneaky way to get people to cough up for both games (especially those who only got White 2, not knowing about that Challenge Mode key). I understand that it's a way of encouraging trading between friends and of course to make money but I was never a fan of the whole "2 versions" of the basically the same game tactic that Pokemon has always used. Because it's like they assume everyone can get both games and will have no problems finding people to trade with :/ so I'd look forward to playing the 3rd game that would come out to complete a generation back in the day (Yellow, Crystal, Platinum) because I thought they'd have all the Pokemon from the other 2 games, plus the little improvements haha. You know my story about BW2...I'm not sure if X/Y had sequels...and I wasn't sure if Ultra Sun/Moon was worth playing after I finished Sun since despite being in an alternative universe (with Team Rocket being featured) the core story is still the same. I had hoped they would be an actual sequels, or are they? You played Ultra Sun/Moon? And how far are you in your adventure through White 2?
Really? I know based on what you've said the admin job isn't the best in the world, but I'm surprised you're going to quit. May I ask why? Haha busy as butt is right :) I wasn't looking forward to this week because there's a deadline I'm chasing. Gotta monitor my blood pressure! Sorry that I don't live in Cape Town, if I did we'd at least meet in person and hang out. A chance to find out if MAYBE you're an
actual sheep :D or Mareep!
The whole experience has made me give more props to people who work on walkthroughs. Playing a little, then typing, then back to playing, then typing hahaha definitely something new for me. With the crazy stuff I've encountered so far, whatever emotions I feel are clear in the walkthrough...I guess that counts as feedback. It's a mixed bag.
As for Pokemon: The Journey of Janice, it's the story of someone going out to explore the world of Pokemon. Not just the usual plot of "I wanna be the Greatest Pokemon Trainer EVER!" or the same old "child of destiny linked to legendary Pokemon, saviour of the world" story. Too many fanmade games like that. I wanted to do something different while keeping some of the core elements that make Pokemon so good. Janice is 16 and when the story starts, it's the day she and her class graduate from high school. Now is the time when someone can get their very first Pokemon and begin the journey of a Trainer, or choose to do something else. Janice is looking forward to being a Trainer and she's not the only one, her friends are also going to be Trainers (a little nod to X/Y) so there's a chance they'll meet each other on their journeys. She kind of already has a starter, it's a Pidgey that has lives nearby her home and often flies up to her window to hang out with Janice. So there's a moment where she tells Pidgey that she's done with school and is going off on her journey...and when Pidgey feels bad because its friend will be leaving, Janice asks Pidgey if it would like to come along, thus enabling Pidgey to go on its own journey :) of course Janice will get a regular Starter on the day she sets off, but it will count as her 2nd Pokemon (meaning that for a full team, she will travel with 7 Pokemon, Pidgey won't be in a Poke Ball). There's a lot of notes haha the Gym Leaders, the Badges...Janice's older sister being the 4th Gym Leader, the Gym is located in their hometown, so we get to see Janice leave as a fresh Trainer then come back as an experienced Trainer for that battle against big sis :) nice little story there...no big bad organisation, instead the antagonists are a crew of elitist Ace Trainers who want be the gatekeepers that "protect" the idea of what a Trainer should be and ordinary people who just want to travel around with their Pokemon and friends don't deserve to be Trainers. The leader of this crew might play the Rival role for Janice, I haven't figured that out...or maybe no Rivals :)....the Pokemon League is a tournament held every year, so Trainers have to get the Gym Badges to qualify FOR THE CHANCE to participate. Those that qualify will earn a ticket on board a special ship, the S.S. Victory Road, that will transport them to Indigo Island where the Pokemon League HQ for this region are located. It's on this ship where the final 20 will be decided, haven't figured out how yet, and they'll compete in the tournament. The winner of the tournament goes on to fight the Champion. To be continued next time