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    Platinum Journal Entry VII - Battle Against the Soulful Dancer.

    Great Blog, let me dance this for u :pink_boogie: :pink_boogie:

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    Battle Tower [ Introduction & Stats ] ; 35~

    :pink_boogie: I will dance this

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    Posted August 20th, 2017 at 1:50 AM by PikPikaNew PikPikaNew is offline
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    Battle Tower [ Introduction & Stats ] ; 35~

    But if things go wrong.. you could turn out like boo; never learn anything.
    Posted August 20th, 2017 at 1:49 AM by PikPikaNew PikPikaNew is offline
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    Battle Tower [ Introduction & Stats ] ; 35~

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    Posted August 26th, 2015 at 8:28 AM by light_88 light_88 is offline
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    Battle Tower [ Introduction & Stats ] ; 35~

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    Posted August 26th, 2015 at 8:27 AM by light_88 light_88 is offline
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    A White Nuzlocke War Story

    Whether you go in high-leveled or not, Ghetsis is NO laughing matter. That Hydreigon is one of THE hardest things the main series has thrown at us - I'd even say he's arguably the second hardest opponent in the series behind Cynthia, his stuff is strong. This was an epic read, surely.

    And I do agree, I may have said before but BW are my third favorites in the series, the story is super developed and more pulling than any other, combine it with two insane fights and you've got one heck of a ride.
    Posted September 6th, 2014 at 10:45 AM by Pendraflare Pendraflare is offline
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    Hype, Pokémon, and Storylines

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    Update it now that BW2 and XY have provided perspective.
    Hmm, I would probably rather write other articles I have in mind (when I have time...) rn, but maybe? Although it would probably be better writing a new article instead (like a follow up).

    Hope that entertained at any rate.
    Posted July 23rd, 2014 at 5:38 AM by bobandbill bobandbill is offline
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    That is quite impressive!

    Luckily it is a ramble I prepared earlier. ;p http://bbs.studio-revolution.net/magazine/?p=58 On a webzine I run, although this was written some time ago (and co-written too for that matter)
    Update it now that BW2 and XY have provided perspective.
    Posted July 22nd, 2014 at 9:40 AM by BeachBoy BeachBoy is offline
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    That is quite impressive!

    Luckily it is a ramble I prepared earlier. ;p http://bbs.studio-revolution.net/magazine/?p=58 On a webzine I run, although this was written some time ago (and co-written too for that matter)
    Posted July 22nd, 2014 at 5:26 AM by bobandbill bobandbill is offline
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    Correct. BW's story was the best of the three (and all the main games for that matter imo) - it's just that it's still lacking. But that's another ramble/rant. =p

    I think there was probably? Certainly the fairy type thing dominated a lot of discussions, haha.

    Platinum just had so much to do in it. Even though I preferred rse's contests, they were fun to do - add in berries and etc as well with that, the battle frontier (HECK YES THE ARCADE), the pokerader (I used that so much), the underground... it was stacked with things to do besides battling and catching them on. I love that too, but if that's all a game really has then after so many Pokemon games played already it just won't do enough even if the story was okay for myself to last as long as others. I play games for the gameplay most of all, especially with Pokemon. So that is why I preferred B2W2. It had more to do in them and was more polished overall.
    I still feel that my 175 streak in the Arcade is the greatest thing I'll ever accomplish in Pokemon. Glory days.

    And I would love to hear that ramble/rant.
    Posted July 21st, 2014 at 8:12 AM by BeachBoy BeachBoy is offline
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    So, let me see if I understand: while you thought B/W had a superior storyline, it was B2/W2 that made it more preferable because of all the little things? And as for story: B/W > BW2 > X/Y ... Am I following you?

    As for the hype, I believe you're right. I wasn't around to see the X/Y hype, but I did wonder what is was like (please tell me there was a "Mr. Mime is now a fairy" thread).

    And I find myself finally appreciating DPPt for all it's worth. I miss them. I miss the Battle Arcade especially.
    Correct. BW's story was the best of the three (and all the main games for that matter imo) - it's just that it's still lacking. But that's another ramble/rant. =p

    I think there was probably? Certainly the fairy type thing dominated a lot of discussions, haha.

    Platinum just had so much to do in it. Even though I preferred rse's contests, they were fun to do - add in berries and etc as well with that, the battle frontier (HECK YES THE ARCADE), the pokerader (I used that so much), the underground... it was stacked with things to do besides battling and catching them on. I love that too, but if that's all a game really has then after so many Pokemon games played already it just won't do enough even if the story was okay for myself to last as long as others. I play games for the gameplay most of all, especially with Pokemon. So that is why I preferred B2W2. It had more to do in them and was more polished overall.
    Posted July 21st, 2014 at 4:47 AM by bobandbill bobandbill is offline
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    Overall gen V imo were fun.

    Story wise - B2W2 was imo a step backwards again from BW which was the strongest by far from the main games, just... still weak when looked at. But that said, X&Y really went backwards imo in that regard. =( But ignoring that they were still fun Pokemon games. At least B2W2 still made actual characters out of a number of gym leaders for instance.

    Overall I much preferred B2W2. I felt it executed the smaller things better, and offered way more to do beyond the main quest (and really used wifi stuff well too). Join Avenue, the local wifi missions/minigames, white hollow/black tower being improved, the movies, the world tournament were all great additions in their own right. BW meanwhile just lacked besides explore other areas and the battle trains and catch them all, yadda yadda. Dream World just didn't cut it.

    On this:
    I think it is fair to say that people do this with every set of new games in fact. 4th gen had it too, for example. So did X&Y. Meanwhile, soon enough I anticipate DPPt to start getting the treatment RSE have the last few years when a wave of kids who started out with them start getting nostalgic and really appreciating them. Just like with RBY, and GSC. Screw the others, enjoy (or don't) each set of games in your own way imo.

    I also feel that it is better to try to not overhype new games too much. Lower expectations (=/= low expectations) means less dissapointment at worst, and greater surprises at best. It's now an advantage that the Japan release isn't a half year or whatever beforehand which I think contributed a bit to that with previous gens.

    (Also - hi!)
    So, let me see if I understand: while you thought B/W had a superior storyline, it was B2/W2 that made it more preferable because of all the little things? And as for story: B/W > BW2 > X/Y ... Am I following you?

    As for the hype, I believe you're right. I wasn't around to see the X/Y hype, but I did wonder what is was like (please tell me there was a "Mr. Mime is now a fairy" thread).

    And I find myself finally appreciating DPPt for all it's worth. I miss them. I miss the Battle Arcade especially.
    Posted July 21st, 2014 at 4:33 AM by BeachBoy BeachBoy is offline
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    Overall gen V imo were fun.

    Story wise - B2W2 was imo a step backwards again from BW which was the strongest by far from the main games, just... still weak when looked at. But that said, X&Y really went backwards imo in that regard. =( But ignoring that they were still fun Pokemon games. At least B2W2 still made actual characters out of a number of gym leaders for instance.

    Overall I much preferred B2W2. I felt it executed the smaller things better, and offered way more to do beyond the main quest (and really used wifi stuff well too). Join Avenue, the local wifi missions/minigames, white hollow/black tower being improved, the movies, the world tournament were all great additions in their own right. BW meanwhile just lacked besides explore other areas and the battle trains and catch them all, yadda yadda. Dream World just didn't cut it.

    On this:
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    I remember us creating the forum and posting the speculation threads and how awful it was prereviewed.
    I think it is fair to say that people do this with every set of new games in fact. 4th gen had it too, for example. So did X&Y. Meanwhile, soon enough I anticipate DPPt to start getting the treatment RSE have the last few years when a wave of kids who started out with them start getting nostalgic and really appreciating them. Just like with RBY, and GSC. Screw the others, enjoy (or don't) each set of games in your own way imo.

    I also feel that it is better to try to not overhype new games too much. Lower expectations (=/= low expectations) means less dissapointment at worst, and greater surprises at best. It's now an advantage that the Japan release isn't a half year or whatever beforehand which I think contributed a bit to that with previous gens.

    (Also - hi!)
    Posted July 19th, 2014 at 10:14 PM by bobandbill bobandbill is offline
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    @DJTiKi, much appreciated! Glad you threw your hat in the ring. I'm going to sweep back and go through, and I bet I'll agree with you.

    @Stargazer, what about that "challenge mode?"

    @Zach, hi. Yes that's me, haha. Drop me a vm, would be great to get to know you!

    @Jak. okay, gotcha :V
    Posted July 19th, 2014 at 5:03 PM by BeachBoy BeachBoy is offline
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    Ryan, keep your beachy butt here. :(
    Posted July 18th, 2014 at 9:13 PM by Sydian Sydian is offline
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    Ah, so the BeachBoy I've heard so many good things about from the older staff has come back to PC. :)

    BW and B2W2 were "okay" for games (still not as good as Gen 4 imo), but I dunno how to compare it to X and Y in terms of gameplay.
    Posted July 18th, 2014 at 1:10 PM by Tsutarja Tsutarja is offline
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    Hype, Pokémon, and Storylines

    Generation V is my favorite, too, Black and White are pretty nice for the story and only using new Pokémon, and hold some nice challenges, especially the final battles with N and Ghetsis. As for the sequels, which are my favorite games in the series, they're not as much on the difficult side but have more to do, including more variety, more post-game and some good development throughout. You just have so much to do between both games.

    XY are a close second though, massive variety and cool 3D wins it for me.
    Posted July 18th, 2014 at 11:43 AM by Pendraflare Pendraflare is offline
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    I loved Generation 5, it still holds as my favorite, it had a lot of small tweaks that some people take for granted(like Reusable TMs and Dream World Abilities), it even expounded upon online play a bit. I loved story and gameplay(especially PWT!). All in all, I liked Gen 5, and Gen 6 kinda fell short for me, in a lot of ways.
    Posted July 18th, 2014 at 10:51 AM by DJTiki DJTiki is offline
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    Klippy! Another familiar name.

    Find it interesting that Black didn't cut it but X got you with the 3D. And yeah, Sapphire was my favorite, so I won't be able to resist the remakes.
    Posted July 18th, 2014 at 9:04 AM by BeachBoy BeachBoy is offline
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    I was done with Pokemon (again) after Black. I didn't enjoy it like I thought I would, but I ended up getting bamboozled into buying X because I liked the 3D battling and it looked fun.

    Overall I enjoyed it. It was fun. But I am still undecided on ORAS. (Someone will say, "You'll still get it") That's certainly likely. RSE was one of my favorite gens.

    Good to see you around, Ryan. Glad things are going well for you! And yes, the name changes make things completely confusing.
    Posted July 18th, 2014 at 8:38 AM by Klippy Klippy is offline

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