Charmander was always my favourite, though the other two come extremely close nowadays. So yeah, I went with him for ages when I was younger. I didn't know how to save (or how to leave the house at first), and would accidentally name myself, my rival and my Charmander "Andrew" for ages. I eventually figured it out and played the game properly, although I can't remember completing the game. I generally remember my team through their nicknames and the first ones I properly remember are from Yellow.