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Ryanniny June 12th, 2009 7:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ckn (Post 4742145)
this is the most awesome feature ever i cant wait to have my charizard or salamance following me. wait... wouldnt it be cool of instead of going to the menu and then clicking pokemon and all of that stuff to fly, surf, cut, headbutt or whatever you could just ask the pokemon following you if it ha one of those move at its disposal?!?! dat would be pretty cool eh? :D

that would be sweeet!
and if your pokemon thats out of its ball is the one with like rock smash, when you use it, you could move out the way and the pokemon could smash the rock.

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Originally Posted by Sweet Candace (Post 4742157)
This sounds cool. It would be fun if a Pokemon like Wailord or the legendaries would follow you around. It would be very wierd, yet funny at the same time.

its been confirmed that all 493 pokemon can follow you, so you'll be able to do this once the games are out, no doubt people will make videos on youtube.

Chris The Nerd June 12th, 2009 7:36 AM

I wonder... if ditto follows you, would it transform into the last pokémon you encountered, or possibly gold himself? also, do you thing they will make a separate overworld sprite for pokémon with different forms?, (unown, deoxys, ect.)

Yuoaman June 12th, 2009 7:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris The Nerd (Post 4742184)
I wonder... if ditto follows you, would it transform into the last pokémon you encountered, or possibly gold himself? also, do you thing they will make a separate overworld sprite for pokémon with different forms?, (unown, deoxys, ect.)

They probably will make different overworld sprites, because it just wouldn't look right otherwise.

And I love this feature, I'm going to have to try this with a Magikarp XD

Artemis June 12th, 2009 7:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris The Nerd (Post 4742184)
I wonder... if ditto follows you, would it transform into the last pokémon you encountered, or possibly gold himself? also, do you thing they will make a separate overworld sprite for pokémon with different forms?, (unown, deoxys, ect.)

I'd presume Ditto wil be itself when it comes to following us. I doubt it'll transform to Gold as Ditto is based on transforming to other Pokémon and not people.

As for seperate forms, I'd expect that. Seeing as they've given the Notch Eared Pichu its own OW sprite, and the Pikachu-Colored Pichu its own OW sprite. Then, I'd expect other forms of Pokémon to be shown in their own OW sprite, such as the Rotom forms and all. However, as for a Shiny OW sprite following us, that is questionable as they may have only done it for the Pikachu-Colored Pichu, but you never know.

We can expect more on this later on I'm sure. Right now it is best to enjoy the feature, but as for keeping it optional I'm not sure. However, it does look like the starter follows you from the get go as soon as you choose it from Prof. Elm. All that leaves me with though, is whether or not Silver and the supporting role may have his/her starter, for the least, following them too? ...

Ryanniny June 12th, 2009 7:46 AM

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Originally Posted by f l a s h (Post 4742198)
I'd presume Ditto wil be itself when it comes to following us. I doubt it'll transform to Gold as Ditto is based on transforming to other Pokémon and not people.

As for seperate forms, I'd expect that. Seeing as they've given the Notch Eared Pichu its own OW sprite, and the Pikachu-Colored Pichu its own OW sprite. Then, I'd expect other forms of Pokémon to be shown in their own OW sprite, such as the Rotom forms and all. However, as for a Shiny OW sprite following us, that is questionable as they may have only done it for the Pikachu-Colored Pichu, but you never know.

We can expect more on this later on I'm sure. Right now it is best to enjoy the feature, but as for keeping it optional I'm not sure. However, it does look like the starter follows you from the get go as soon as you choose it from Prof. Elm. All tha leaves me with though, is whether or not Gold may have his starter, for the least, following him too? ...

did you mean silver? i think it would be bad-ass if silver's starter followed him around, just imagining him running upto me as i try to get into ilex forest with his croconaw (i choose cyndaquil 9/10 times) following after him :D.

Artemis June 12th, 2009 7:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanniny (Post 4742208)
did you mean silver? i think it would be bad-ass if silver's starter followed him around, just imagining him running upto me as i try to get into ilex forest with his croconaw (i choose cyndaquil 9/10 times) following after him :D.

Sorry, I had Gold on my mind for some reason. However, I did fix my mistake and I did mean Silver and the supporting role. It would be interesting to see them have their starter following them as well, but we'll see how that idea turns out for the most part.

Ryanniny June 12th, 2009 8:07 AM

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Originally Posted by f l a s h (Post 4742215)
Sorry, I had Gold on my mind for some reason. However, I did fix my mistake and I did mean Silver and the supporting role. It would be interesting to see them have their starter following them as well, but we'll see how that idea turns out for the most part.

it'd be awesome to see him with his "starter" following him!
a very good idea btw :)
i think Lance should have his dragonite following him when you meet up with him at the lake of rage & mahogany town.

Alxprit June 12th, 2009 8:09 AM

I want Latias following me around forever now!

This makes me 100% more excited for the game.

Retro Bug June 12th, 2009 8:10 AM

I hope they don't go overboard with this "following" Pokémon. Like having everyone have their Pokémon following them. It'll be just cool if it's just you, and as f l a s h said your Rival, and the supporting role. Other than that, please no.

Yuoaman June 12th, 2009 8:11 AM

That would be very interesting, seeing Silver and his Totodile come at me...

Ryanniny June 12th, 2009 8:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Discostick. (Post 4742272)
I hope they don't go overboard with this "following" Pokémon. Like having everyone ave thier Pokémon following them. It'll be just cool if it's just you, and as f l a s h said your Rival, and the supporting role. Other than that, please no.

i agree with you, but with the exceptions of Lance (i think his dragonite should be out kickin' ass) and Red (if he's included, in which case his pikachu should be next to him).

Retro Bug June 12th, 2009 8:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanniny (Post 4742283)
i agree with you, but with the exceptions of Lance (i think his dragonite should be out kickin' ass) and Red (if he's included, in which case his pikachu should be next to him).

I can see like "main" people in the plot having the following Pokémon, but not everyone. Like the Gym Leaders perhaps could have their main Pokémon beside them. Or not.

World King June 12th, 2009 8:32 AM

Red with his Pikachu... that'll be a classic, if they even added Red in the first place. And I'll definitely try this out with (insert my favorite Pokémon here; oh, forget it: it's Lugia). Oh, the fun this awaits me... xD

BeachBoy June 12th, 2009 8:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Fairytales (Post 4741926)
Water Pokemons that can't walk coulnd't follow you. I just think. it could follow you on the ocean. Also about the Legendary. I think they woulnd't also. It's too big ( Just exceptions from the Small Legendary Pokemons )... That's what my mind tells me. xD

~Fairytales.

SHUN THE NON-BELIEVER. I MUST HAVE WAILORD FOLLOW ME. >:O

Being Wailord's number one fan, I must say I can't wait for the opportunity to see it smiling, swimming on dirt. :D

TheAliveTrain June 12th, 2009 8:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachBoy (Post 4742355)
SHUN THE NON-BELIEVER. I MUST HAVE WAILORD FOLLOW ME. >:O

Being Wailord's number one fan, I must say I can't wait for the opportunity to see it smiling, swimming on dirt. :D

And then unintentionally eating you whilst smiling due to its size (kidding :D)

This sounds kinda fun, and it is ok for me.
but it may suck for people who don't want any Pokémon following them. Plus, if it is the first Pokémon, on training sessions it may be annoying having a pokemon you don't want to out.

ReyRey-Pyon June 12th, 2009 8:49 AM

:D im loving the idea of my magikarp flopping hopelessly and pathetically behind me

just flopping

flop flop flop Cx

Melodyfree June 12th, 2009 8:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAliveTrain (Post 4742392)
And then unintentionally eating you whilst smiling due to its size (kidding :D)

This sounds kinda fun, and it is ok for me.
but it may suck for people who don't want any Pokémon following them. Plus, if it is the first Pokémon, on training sessions it may be annoying having a pokemon you don't want to out.

True. In that case, I hope it's optional. They could easily include an option for it in the options menu.

I have a feeling that the whole 'finding accessories' thing is gonna get annoying after a while.

JP June 12th, 2009 8:56 AM

Surely looking forward to this even more now.

Ayselipera June 12th, 2009 9:09 AM

I Have always wanted to drag a giant Steelix
around just for laughs and now I finally can!

ckn June 12th, 2009 9:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanniny (Post 4742174)
that would be sweeet!
and if your pokemon thats out of its ball is the one with like rock smash, when you use it, you could move out the way and the pokemon could smash the rock.

yeah that would be the most craziest thing

spike6958 June 12th, 2009 10:06 AM

I saw this earlier, i think it would be cool if when Surfing your shown to be riding the actual Pokémon that knows surf instead of something random like we usually have, with this announced i think this will be very possible.

kingofjokers June 12th, 2009 10:16 AM

Well this is interesting I cant wait to see how Pokemon that cant walk will follow you.Also giant Pokemon will they be shrunk down to be able to follow you? Will flying Pokemon fly or walk behind you? If they walk how will crobat walk? These are questions I cant wait to answer.

Retro Bug June 12th, 2009 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by spike6958 (Post 4742596)
I saw this earlier, i think it would be cool if when Surfing your shown to be riding the actual Pokémon that knows surf instead of something random like we usually have, with this announced i think this will be very possible.

Yeah, I was talking about this earlier it would be a nice edition to the games if they do this. And the same thing with "Flying".

Squeegee Beckenheim June 12th, 2009 10:19 AM

I don't like this idea. I can't believe they are doing it this way. It was enough for me to have that Pikachu follow me around in Yellow. I really don't need all Pokemon following me in these games. This is a small thing, and wouldn't keep me from buying it though.

Artemis June 12th, 2009 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kingofjokers (Post 4742637)
Well this is interesting I cant wait to see how Pokemon that cant walk will follow you.Also giant Pokemon will they be shrunk down to be able to follow you? Will flying Pokemon fly or walk behind you? If they walk how will crobat walk? These are questions I cant wait to answer.

That is a lot of questions to be answered. However, my thought is that Pokémon like Magikarp will probably flop behind or aside of you. Pokémon that can fly I think may be portrayed like something in Pokémon Ranger. I can picture some water types floating besides you, such as the epic appearance of Wailord.

As for their size, I would say no more than one tile should be taken up. This is because, like mentioned before, to get through smaller areas. As for Crobat, I think that'll be a Pokémon found floating in the air next to you. Yep, there is a lot of different ways this can be done, but we'll see how it works out. I do agree though, this should be optional for some players as I know it'll get annoying for others at some time and point.


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