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Guy May 15th, 2010 9:03 PM

"Follow Me" Feature
 
The Following Feature was first introduced in Pokémon Yellow, where Pikachu, your starting Pokémon would always tag along behind you. This feature was later brought back in DPPt, but only to certain "cute" Pokémon and then later your starters. The only location it was possible to have them follow you was in Amity Square where they would find some interesting items for you to use for either contests or just berries. Recently, the Following Feature's idea was expanded to all 493 Pokémon (including shiny counterparts and alternate forms) in HG/SS. However, as far as the eye can see, Black and White doesn't seem to carry over the Following Feature.

Would you be pleased if the Following Feature was removed or would you have rather they kept it included, but this time as an optional choice for the player? If anything like DPPt, would you like a specific area where your Pokémon or certain Pokémon can follow you and collect items?

I think the Following Feature has been pretty much removed as far as all locations are concerned. It's a shame, because I actually liked this feature; especially since it's the only thing that kept me off my bike in HG/SS. I guess I would be okay if it's gone though as from what I can tell, a lot of the new graphics and 3D appeal has been winning my heart over. If anything, I wouldn't mind another location such as Amity Square like back in DPPt, but I'd prefer they not exclude it to only certain Pokémon. :\

lx_theo May 15th, 2010 9:06 PM

They might have it as a selectable option. I think that would be cool. I wished they did that in HG/SS.

Thorns May 15th, 2010 9:06 PM

I really want it to be in it, because it actually made me look at my Pokemon differently and actually bond with them.

I will be greatly dissapointed if it is taken out, 3-D features or not.

JP May 15th, 2010 9:06 PM

I'd rather them not remove it as it's a great feature to have. If anything, there should be an option to keep it on or off. It's really the only reasonable thing to do. I'd find it very odd for them to remove such a feature after putting so much attention towards it with the release of HG/SS.

Kirbychu May 15th, 2010 9:07 PM

I'm still not giving up hope. That feature was wonderful, and I'll be devastated if it doesn't return. <:(

Nick May 15th, 2010 9:07 PM

I didn't like the follow-me feature. I found that it was only good for Pokémon Yellow. At the time, I loved having Pikachu be able to follow me around and thought it was cool, because before Yellow, the only version I had was Blue and that wasn't available. It was something new to me.

I didn't really enjoy the fact that it was re-introduced in HeartGold and SoulSilver. It was much more of a disappointment than a joyful feature for me to have. Having any Pokémon follow me, though very logical since some Pokémon probably don't like having to go into a Pokéball, just... didn't appeal to me as much as it should have. Based on what I've seen from the screencaps and the videos that were released from the gameplay, I don't see that happening and it makes me glad. I think it's an interesting feature and one that generally made the game better... it didn't appeal to me like it should have. Maybe it was because I was so used to having Pokémon in their PokéBalls? Maybe it's just because I'm boring? Who knows?

lx_theo May 15th, 2010 9:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JP (Post 5802668)
I'd rather them not remove it as it's a great feature to have. If anything, there should be an option to keep it on or off. It's really the only reasonable thing to do. I'd find it very odd for them to remove such a feature after putting so much attention towards it with the release of HG/SS.

I can see the logic though, seeing the overworlds. They are all at a new angle, so they'd have to be redone for the Pokemon. I'd prefer them adding some of the new changes I've seen so far and more. Maybe they'll add it back for the third game.

Dillon_68 May 15th, 2010 9:12 PM

I enjoyed that feature of HGSS, I wish it was in this game, but I'm pretty sure it won't be. Either way, this game will be AMAZING!

JP May 15th, 2010 9:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lx_theo (Post 5802673)
I can see the logic though, seeing the overworlds. They are all at a new angle, so they'd have to be redone for the Pokemon. I'd prefer them adding some of the new changes I've seen so far and more. Maybe they'll add it back for the third game.

Very true. I can definitely see them skipping out on this feature for the first two games and just simply getting the basics done, then finally like all other 3rd versions, add some cool upgrades.

Waffle-San May 15th, 2010 9:14 PM

The new graphics and such have won me over regardless but I still hope it's returned. I loved to just walk around with my pokemon comparing sizes, collecting Shiny Leaves and just feeling generally awesome. It was part of the reason I loved HGSS so much so I really hope it makes some sort of re appearance in the future.

And they're just so darn cute!! =x

lx_theo May 15th, 2010 9:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JP (Post 5802690)
Very true. I can definitely see them skipping out on this feature for the first two games and just simply getting the basics done, then finally like all other 3rd versions, add some cool upgrades.

Yeah, which would be every nice.

Though now that I think of it, the game does have a much more realistic size feel to it. That may cause problems if they stick with that...

GoldvsRed May 15th, 2010 9:18 PM

Who knows what the games will hold. After all, this might just be an attempt to not spoil any new Pokes. Of course, that's kind of weird now that the Starters have been shown.

JP May 15th, 2010 9:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lx_theo (Post 5802707)
Yeah, which would be every nice.

Though now that I think of it, the game does have a much more realistic size feel to it. That may cause problems if they stick with that...

Yeah, but I doubt it's anything that would prove to be too problematic for the dev teams. :P

Kirbychu May 15th, 2010 9:26 PM

It does make perfect sense for GF to use "follow me" as a gimmick to sell the 3rd version. It's not like they haven't purposely left out features before. :x

Esper May 15th, 2010 9:42 PM

If there were some story-based reason for not having it I would be fine without it. It's not like in the real world you can bring your dog with you everywhere you go so it would make sense if they had 'pokemon-free' areas even though it's a pokemon game.

Rengoku May 15th, 2010 10:48 PM

I'd be unhappy if it's removed, so make it an optional option.
-Turns on- Pokemon follows, -Turns off- No more.
I actually aren't used to my Diamond and Platinum now when I go back without a Pokemon following behind.

Akeraz May 15th, 2010 10:54 PM

Not really bothered, Tbh.
It was only cool for the first five minutes in HG/SS.
I don't see the point in it.

Satoshi Ookami May 15th, 2010 11:22 PM

Even though it's not on screenshots I still hope it'll be available...
It was fun in HG/SS.
But I guess it's not gonna be included...

FloatingClouds May 15th, 2010 11:58 PM

I would rather them keep it but I don't at the same time, as the walking behind you feature is great, but the levels of three-d compared to hg are gigantic! I mean in hg/ss the pixels just changed as you moved, but in black/white the levels of three-d are so big they will have to make all these different sprites instead of using old hg/ss sprites....

professor plum May 16th, 2010 12:48 AM

I hope they keep it/bring it back ;w;!
I loved the Follow Me function. It made playing HG/SS more interactively fun for me n_n~
I really will miss it. ):

vibratingcat May 16th, 2010 12:55 AM

though i would like it to be back, i know it wont. with the improvement in graphics, more pokemon sprites, possibly a bigger area, the ds wouldnt be able to handle another 600 or so walking sprites.

Miralci May 16th, 2010 1:41 AM

I'd like to have a function to turn it on/off, but from what I've seen, I don't think it will be included... Too bad.

Haza May 16th, 2010 1:53 AM

After the complete amazingness that was in HGSS with sprites for even the "shiny" formes, I thought it would be a staple for all future games... I still have hope but I'm not sure anymore.

Flare Riqueza May 16th, 2010 2:26 AM

I hope they make it return.

Sadly, I don't think it will.

I know with the first screenies they don't want to reveal new pokemon, but surely they'd have had a Pikachu following you around?

Yeah, I spotted this well before other people...

Bluerang1 May 16th, 2010 3:52 AM

I want it, I haven't experienced it, on HGSS, yet. With the starters revealed, I was expecting to see them following you, but when I didn't my hopes got crushed. However, if you come to think of it, with all the camera angles and whatnot, you do you think that they could really add the Follow Me feature?


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