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champagnepapi February 7th, 2011 3:03 PM

Unova's "Isolation" from other regions
 
It was stated from the start that Unova is far away from most of the other regions in the Pokemon world. This can be proven by the lack of connectivity with the other Pokemon games, until the main game is completed. This was most likely to give Unova a feeling of freshness and to set it apart (figuratively) from the other regions. So, what are your thoughts on the isolation of Unova? Do you prefer all Pokemon games were like this, or would you rather have full connectivity with all of your other games as soon as possible?

neoracer12345 February 7th, 2011 3:06 PM

i dont like it :P i thought that they would add it like below or to the right of sinnoh or something. although, it DOES give it a fresh feeling to me though

SpeedRave13 February 7th, 2011 3:18 PM

I enjoy it. I wouldn't say I'd like ALL of the previous games to be that way, but I think its nice to give Generation 5 a fresh start. Since you can't catch any older pokemon, etc., it makes it feel like a completely fresh adventure.

Erufuun February 7th, 2011 3:21 PM

Well, it definitely was an excuse to add so many new Pokemon~ :3 It fits. As much as I like the older Pokemon, I enjoy seeing the new faces around more! And I can get some new feelings for the newer Pokemon~ (LIKE A NEW HATRED FOR WOOBAT LIKE ZUBAT)

blue February 7th, 2011 3:22 PM

I like it, it's different and it makes it more unique!

marcc5m February 7th, 2011 3:22 PM

I like it. I mean, it only makes sense, since it's based off an entirely different area. It also makes it seem very new, and fresh; exactly what GameFreak where going for.

Snowflakes February 7th, 2011 3:45 PM

I love it when areas aren't connected.
It makes it feel like it really is a new game.

Hoenn had a similar thing with isolation form other regions, if I remember correctly. Despite what others say, I loved the Gen III games/plot and the show for it was great (unlike some current series...Yeah, I'm looking at YOU, Diamond and Pearl).

Back on topic...
The isolation really demonstrates to me that we're entering the next generation. It says "We're moving forward; get on board before the train leaves. And for God's sake, wear your hat right, everyone's staring."
..uh. Right.
So, Unova's isolation is A-OK to me. ;D

MrGriszell February 7th, 2011 3:48 PM

It makes sense, i just hope the next couple of regions are near unova and are based off other places in the U.S.

Sabrewulf238 February 7th, 2011 4:24 PM

I prefer it like this, it gives everything a fresh look when only completely new pokemon can be found....It get's so boring when we have to rely on Magikarps, Zubats and Geodudes all the time.

and anyway, it's not like you can't get an older gen pokemon at all.

PlatinumDude February 7th, 2011 4:46 PM

Since Unova is so far away from the other regions, it feels like a fresh start to me. But what I don't like about it is being unable to use Pokemon from other regions until I get the National Dex.

JP February 7th, 2011 4:54 PM

I wouldn't want to see this for every generation because I do like the connectivity of the other regions. Every few generations though, I think it's great that they introduce a "new country", far from the other areas. Definitely adds a feeling of freshness.

Ho-Oh February 7th, 2011 4:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGriszell (Post 6443429)
It makes sense, i just hope the next couple of regions are near unova and are based off other places in the U.S.

Uhhh doubt it. This seems more like a one-off for America. Considering how Nintendo suddenly loves Europe, though... (maybe, we don't know!)

Anyway, I really like the idea of Unova being far away from the other games. It actually makes it seem more exciting imo, because it's primarily based on a popular place that the western society does see in movies, etc, while the majority of the western society (unless they've visited) can't associate with Japan as much as anywhere in the western society, if that makes sense. And it also allows Japanese players to get a taste of western culture, which seems to have been successful - and made the players interested, considering the pre-orders and purchases in Japan anyway.

Hopefully this trend does continue for other western countries but we'll have to see.

Elite Four Lucian February 7th, 2011 5:18 PM

I like that it creates a new fresh feeling for the game, I just hope that the next Regions are connected XDD

Shining Raichu February 7th, 2011 6:06 PM

I think if they were going to be totally realistic about it, then there would be just a couple of Pokemon from previous generations mixed in. Water Pokemon and Flying Pokemon would be the best bets, considering they have the most ready means of transportation between regions, regardless of how far away they are. Tentacool and Tentacruel should have been in water, at the very least.

GlitchCity February 7th, 2011 6:12 PM

I love it. But if all regions/generations were like this, I would'nt be too pleased. But for Unova, it fits perfectly. I love reboots :D

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 7th, 2011 6:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGriszell (Post 6443429)
It makes sense, i just hope the next couple of regions are near unova and are based off other places in the U.S.

Me too plus the US is bigger than Japan so they can make isolated regions like they did with Hoenn in the Japan based regions :) They could make one based on Settle, San Fransisco, Portland, ect.

GlitchCity February 7th, 2011 6:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGriszell (Post 6443429)
It makes sense, i just hope the next couple of regions are near unova and are based off other places in the U.S.

If they were to do that, I would like GameFreak to make the region from the Rocky Mountains, westward to the Pacific ocean (including hawaii). But this would probably take the uniqueness away from Unova seeing that it is the only region based off the U.S. as of now :O

Nateon February 7th, 2011 6:54 PM

I loved the way you could go to kanto and johto in gen 2 and their remakes and would love to see it again, but i love the idea they've had about pretty much starting anew, it's like a whole new start to pokemon =]

Kenshin5 February 7th, 2011 11:09 PM

Its a breath of fresh air too the series imo. The previous generations local were based in the Japanese area. And Black and White have an American aspect about them. Hopefully they build upon this in future generations by including landscapes unique to the Americas. If they do plan too keep the area based in NA and SA then I would like too see pokemon based of cultures like they did with Shinbora basing them off the Nazca culture or Braviary basing it off the Bald Eagle and a Native American warrior. But at the same time I am glad there is not a complete cut off with previous generations, got to stick too the roots.

bobandbill February 8th, 2011 12:09 AM

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It makes sense, i just hope the next couple of regions are near unova and are based off other places in the U.S.
Uhhh doubt it. This seems more like a one-off for America.
Maybe the first for Game Freak, but Orre which featured in Pokemon Colosseum and XD back in the 3rd generation is said to be based off Arizona.

Anyways I certainly think it is an interesting idea and don't feel there's much wrong with the idea either. After all sooner or later they would have run out of regions in Japan to used (and if you go by that Offical Pokemon map there's not much left anyways).

Besides, what is there to gain in knowing that a region is next to others if you cannot go to those other regions? GSC is the only game with that in Johto and Kanto, and it doesn't affect when you can trade with past games either.

tmega1990 February 8th, 2011 2:59 AM

I like it. It is a fresh start and you get to use all new Pokemon.

vaporeon7 February 8th, 2011 3:04 AM

I'm on level ground with it. It has its pros and cons for me. But a fresh start is never bad. I will now hate finding Basculin like I did Tentacool.

MrGriszell February 8th, 2011 3:59 AM

I cant see Unova being across the world by its self. Even if there not based on U.S locations there should be one or two more regions near it. They did NY city , maybe base a region on california, Lol how about Las Vegas and the criminal organization could be like the mob. Imagine a giant city filled with neon lights, im talking bigger than castella city lol

TheRatBoy February 8th, 2011 4:57 AM

I like the idea of an isolated reigon. It truly feels like a new game is on the horizon. Besides their weren't any islands left in japan to base a reigon off

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 8th, 2011 7:51 AM

Yeah Unova obviously has land to it's "North" and "left" sides they could use in the future :)
Though I hope they don't end up making a return to Unova like they did to Kanto in GS which was all dead...I want a live Unova...


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