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5th Gen Triple Battles! Discussion Thread

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    So most of you have experienced it, or perhaps you've heard and seen screenshots of it; it's triple battles!

    Triple battles are a big role in battling throughout gameplay and include two parts; obviously the three vs. three and Rotational Battles. It's the new battle style next to double battles; both strategically and for in-game play.

    The Targets

    ☆ The pokémon you target all depends on the position you are in throughout the battle.
    ☆ The middle pokémon has the ability to attack any of the three pokémon on your opponent's side.
    ☆ The pokémon on the left and right sides can only attack those opposite them and the middle pokémon.
    ☆ You are able to switch the position of your pokémon, but you lose a turn doing so.
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    Rotational Battles

    ☆ Rotational Battles are put out just like Triple Battles, but deal with the stage of rotating.
    ☆ A one on one with your other pokémon set out to the back.
    ☆ You have the option to rotate the stage clockwise and anti-clockwise which allows you to use one of your pokémon in the back as your main.
    ☆ Rotation is the first thing that happens before an attack. The speed of a pokémon is calculated after the rotation.
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    Triple battles can seem confusing, especially for the first time. Is it something you see yourself getting confused about? Do you like the idea of triple battles or would you prefer the earlier version, double battles?

    Discuss!
     

    Duragi

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    Seems exciting. I'd love to try it.
    One day there may be whole team battles. That would be a toughie.
     

    Mew~

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    I've done both the rotational battles and triple battles, both great fun though :3!
     

    Martins

     
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    I was very much confused at first, but after experiencing multiple battles as such, I got the 'hang of it'. This was a nice touch by Nintendo.
     

    Yono

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    Still trying to get the hang of Triple Battles. :/

    I'm still a bit confused, especially when it comes to Rotation, as I don't know how to "rotate" my Pokemon that are out.
     

    PlatinumDude

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    I haven't done any triple/rotation battles yet (because I don't have B/W), but I do have an idea on how triple battles work now. I was confused when triple battles were first introduced, but now I found that they work in a similar way to double battles.
     
    JP

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    I've only done the Rotational Battles, and they're pretty fun. I'm not sure I can see myself actively trying to play in that type of match, but once in a while they can be fun. I'm looking forward to trying the Triple Battles.
     

    King Gumball

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    It looks weird but fun. I dont think it will be my kind of battling but I am excited to try it out.
     

    Fushigidane-Chan

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    Looks like fun! ...Just dunno where the first one is in the game; D: anyone know?
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    I presume you're playing Black, right? Black has significantly less triple battles than White. The only one I know of takes place on the Wonder Bridge.

    Anyway, I've only played triple battles (I have White), and I really like them so far. I'm glad there's more strategy incorporated into them than double battles. I really wish there were even more, they're a great break from single battles.
     
    Bay

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    Fushigidane-Chan said:
    I presume you're playing Black, right? Black has significantly less triple battles than White. The only one I know of takes place on the Wonder Bridge.

    Anyway, I've only played triple battles (I have White), and I really like them so far. I'm glad there's more strategy incorporated into them than double battles. I really wish there were even more, they're a great break from single battles.
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    Huh, really? I assume the two games will have the same amount of triple battles. I plan on getting Black when the English version comes out, so it looks like I won't experience it much. XD

    It does look confusing at first, but I'll get the hang of it. Was intimidated with double battles when I first played Sapphire, so this shouldn't be too different. XD
     

    solarowl

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    I tried one, got it within a few minutes. It's similar to double battles so it wasn't hard.I kind of enjoyed it too.
     

    The Red Chain

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    The first time I read the words "triple battle" on Serebii's news update, my jaw dropped. That just sounds so hectic, and from all the screenshots the screen is immensely crowded up by names, HP bars, and Pokemon. I like the way rotational battles look way more since the screen doesn't look like a car wreck anymore. The worst part is if you weren't patient and got the Japanese version of B&W you would be majorlyyyy confused in a triple battle ; especially if you kept all the original names.

    I have my White version and I haven't gotten started much on it, so I haven't been in a triple battle yet.. but once I do I may change my thoughts.
    I highly doubt the latter, tbh.
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    Kevin

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    Wait, since when was there triple battles? Oh my goshes, I have been away from B/W News Blogs and such too long. =D Sounds pretty cool so far.
     
    Aquamentis

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    A triple battle would be interesting, and I'd like to try it with a pokemon with lightning rod and one with storm drain to see if they draw attacks even across the battle (Such as if a pokemon on the far right uses an electric attack if it draws it to a pokemon with lightning rod to the far left). But otherwise it'll make things interesting with normal area-hitting moves like earthquake or Surf.
     
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