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Ho-Oh April 24th, 2011 7:04 AM

How do you feel about the amount of vending machines? [ #30 ]
 

How do you feel about the amount of vending machines?

Going to be changing the format for a few weeks. Anyways, the last thread on this hasn't been alive for a while, so I figured we might as well ask it as a weekly poll!

You may notice that almost everywhere you go there are... well, vending machines. Whether that be in a city or in a route (yeah it even occurs in some routes), they just seem to appear out of nowhere.

Do you use them? And do you think there are two much? I mean, you've even got two vending machines next to each other... do you -really- need them? But yeah share your thoughts on the vending machines :D
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Thingula April 24th, 2011 7:08 AM

I don't mind. I don't use them because It's too easy to find a doctor or go to a Pokémon Center. I've noticed that there are a lot of them, but they never get in my way and I'm sure a lot of players find them very convenient.

Uecil April 24th, 2011 7:16 AM

I don't use the vending machines often, but I think there should be more of them around on the game :D

N Harmonia April 24th, 2011 7:36 AM

I don't necessarily feel annoyed by the excessive amount. But I feel it's a bit too much, making the game even more easier than this is just too much In My Opinion.

Keiran April 24th, 2011 7:52 AM

I believe they are there to add flavor to the game, mostly, and not to make it easier. I appreciate them being there for that reason, but I don't recall using them.

Drekin April 24th, 2011 8:07 AM

Of course they're helpful but some of them are in weird places like in the center of Twist Mountain and in the desert near Relic Castle.

Mew~ April 24th, 2011 8:17 AM

Well it's all part of the "New York" theme isn't it? I'm pretty sure i've seen loads of vending mahcines around NY, they even have "Pokémon Center" vending machines around malls in america, take a look at this one;


But yeah, to be honest, I haven't actually taken much notice to them that much. Neither have they really effected much of my gameplay so yeah...

Bluerang1 April 24th, 2011 8:29 AM

They're annoying and you can't buy in bulk. You have to buy one at a time and it takes time -_- There's too much and they don't do much since we have Nurses and Doctors now :)

Joey3601 April 24th, 2011 8:51 AM

Meh. I use them when I need a healing item. Other than that, they do help make the game feel more... City-like. o-o

Elite Overlord LeSabre™ April 24th, 2011 9:31 AM

I certainly don't mind them. It sure beats running back to the Poke "All in One" MartCenter for my healing items. I can simply stroll up, buy as many Lemonades as I need to tide me over, then be on my way.

I also think they add to the more urban feel of the region.

Meri-tje April 24th, 2011 9:57 AM

I don't really mind but they can come in handy sometimes I suppose

DemonBlood93 April 24th, 2011 10:03 AM

I don't mind how many there are but I do mind the price it's outrageous I just wish you had the option to kick them and get a freebie.

Pwnyta Jockey April 24th, 2011 10:07 AM

Too many.

MooMoo milk > Vending Machine

Why does Castelia have TWO side by side in that fountain square anyway?

Jorah April 24th, 2011 11:14 AM

I did notice how there seemed to be loads of vending machines this time around, I like them for Fresh Water, as they seem to be super cheap compared to Super Potions. When I need to restore more for Pokemon with higher HP, then I'll use the Moo Moo Milk.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pwnyta Jockey (Post 6602232)
Why does Castelia have TWO side by side in that fountain square anyway?

Probably more for decoration than anything else.

ISA56 2.0 April 24th, 2011 11:41 AM

I really don't mind the vending machines. Unova is, after all, based on New York, which in turn is in the United States, and everybody knows how much the U.S. likes convience. It just makes sense.

Starrodkirby86 April 24th, 2011 12:57 PM

Lemonade is the best freakin' deal ever. If a Potion cost only 300 Pokédollars and heals 20 HP, then compare that to Lemonade's 80 HP pick for only a meager 350? There are times when a Hyper Potion, or a Max Potion/Full Restore can come in handy, but man, I just love gunking my Pokémons' throats down with that citrus flavor taste. :V

Anyway, can't get enough of those vending machines. Totally an atmospheric win there for me.

marcc5m April 24th, 2011 1:10 PM

I don't use them, but I suppose they do add a lot more realism to the game, and make it easier for some people.

mikey April 24th, 2011 3:32 PM

I've noticed them, but I never use them. I think I used one like once, before the E4.

Logan_AT April 24th, 2011 3:33 PM

It almost makes up for the weird, seemingly higher encounter chance where you finish up a battle and BARELY MOVE and get jumped. Which seems to happen to me an awful lot. I don't think it makes the game any easier since wild encounters are often more difficult when you visit the area for the first time--it balances out.

It also gives a more urbanized feel to the region compared to other games. Though it was amusing to find a vending machine on the route into Desert Resort. Well placed, but a bit wtf. One would think the vending machine would be inoperable in a sandstorm...

Steven April 24th, 2011 3:45 PM

I don't understand why people would care at all.

rstevenson1976 April 24th, 2011 3:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mew~ (Post 6602055)
Well it's all part of the "New York" theme isn't it? I'm pretty sure i've seen loads of vending mahcines around NY, they even have "Pokémon Center" vending machines around malls in america, take a look at this one;


But yeah, to be honest, I haven't actually taken much notice to them that much. Neither have they really effected much of my gameplay so yeah...

that is so cool!!! but yeah all of the vending machines is a bit much considering they just sell the standard water/soda/lemonade. I miss gen 2 where the water soda and lemonade were tradeable for useful tms

Kevin April 24th, 2011 4:01 PM

I don't mind. Honestly, I didn't even use them or remember about those anyways. D:

vash_aurion April 24th, 2011 4:32 PM

How can you have a problem with the vending machines? There are two things which they might violate, narrative and gameplay mechanics, and they harm neither.

Narrative: wow, there sure are a lot of vending machines in this world! It's almost like things other than Pokemon are meant to use the products which come out of them... oh wait, I as a human drink lemonade. So I guess that makes sense.

Gameplay: I love having access to economical effective healing items at the mid-game level. But doesn't that make things a tad too easy? Oh wait, there's tons of free healing throughout this game (doctors are a way bigger offense), these items are not terrible useful towards the end of the game, and it's not like this campaign was ever hard to begin with.

Honestly, I don't get what all the fuss was about. Pokemon games have never been known for the incredibly intricate design of game progression and the difficulty curve, and I don't think vending machines in this generation somehow makes that even more problematic.

TL;DR: The vending machines are fine. Complain about something else.

Rionix April 24th, 2011 4:39 PM

I don't really mind if vending machines are everywhere around Unova. The thing I mind about is the amount of item we can get from them. I wish they've added an option of how many item we will buy from it. Instead of clicking and clicking it one by one.

Seeds Horizon April 24th, 2011 4:58 PM

Well, I barely notice them. I see them just as id see a bush or a tree. Though they are handy when your out of potions you can buy lemonades I suppose *shrugs* though I barely used them.

EDIT: Also, if you walk IRL to almost any store or strip mall, and malls in general, you cant walk 20 steps without encountering a vending machine or two, so it gives the game a more real-like feeling.

Saryka April 24th, 2011 5:11 PM

I noticed the vending machines all around the region and I personally think it's a good idea. They're there too add a bit more to the cities in Unova, adding the the urban atmosphere of the region. Although I don't use them (I prefer to heat at Pokémon Centres and rest houses as often as I can, they're free!), I certainly don't agree with the amount of them put in the game.

Livewire April 24th, 2011 5:58 PM

I think they were very helpful, particularly towards the latter part of the game, like around Opelucid, etc. Cheaper than Hyper Potions, and more readily available. :)

Shorty- April 24th, 2011 8:13 PM

I don't mind them. Mostly ran straight by them and didn't pay them much attention until I read this thread. lol

Legendary Silke April 25th, 2011 2:05 AM

Well, the increased amount of vending machines is a nice addition to the whole world, and in the earlier routes, also serves as a place to get supplies for use in battles. They are cheaper, they are more convenient, and, best of all, is everywhere.

PlatinumDude April 25th, 2011 2:14 AM

I don't mind the huge number of vending machines in Unova, though I never used them. Instead of wasting my money on Full Restores and Hyper Potions early on, I would've gone for Lemonade, which is cheaper.

FangedFreak April 25th, 2011 2:34 AM

I've noticed quite a few here and there, i always see them in towns where i can easily heal my pokémon or i find potions etc really easily so never had the need to use the vending machines :)

vaporeon7 April 25th, 2011 3:26 AM

The amount of vending machines doesn't concern me at all as my Pokemon are generally over levelled and as such I don't need them. If only the contents of the vending machines were different. There should be machines containing different combinations of: Fresh Water, Soda Pop Lemonade, Moo Moo Milk, various berries, Lava Cookie, Rare Candy (but for a super high price and limited amounts, etc.

Palkia April 25th, 2011 12:27 PM

They do add some realism to the more urban-themed Unova, but I ignore them as they only have a basic range of healing items (No Full Restore :(.)

dieter57 April 25th, 2011 4:06 PM

they come in handy in the beginning of the game but after that 80 hp worth of healing doesn't do much.

Vrai April 26th, 2011 12:21 AM

I honestly don't even remember seeing them around. .__. I guess that says a lot about how much I used them, huh? XD

After actually starting to see them around, I don't really mind the numbers. They're just... there to me, just like those obnoxiously large boulders that actually look like you need Strength to move them. :)

Misheard Whisper April 26th, 2011 12:29 AM

ugh yes. Why is there a vending machine down the bottom of Twist Mountain? It makes no sense! Yeah, I'm gonna want a nice cold drink in the middle of this frozen wasteland, sure sure.

Osha_say_wott?! April 26th, 2011 1:42 AM

I don't really mind there being so much. I don't really use the vending machines, but they can be very convenient. It also adds to the urban feeling in the region. I wouldn't mind them adding other stuff, like maybe even pokeballs, in the vending machines.

morrison April 26th, 2011 10:58 AM

You are missing an option.

How about :yea they are great and just the right amount of in the right parts of the region ! .

Edsbob April 26th, 2011 4:00 PM

I think it makes things more realistic. It really shows how Japanese the Japanese makers are. In Japan, vending machines. EVERYWHERE. Even ones for cameras, batteries and t-shirts at times.

Getting back on topic, I like the amount there is. It just meant that I could buy nice healers for a good price almost wherever I went. The concept of having to fly to a particular town just to see a vending machine became somewhat annoying. Plus I like to try and score a double drop every time I see a vending machine.

They should add vending machines for RAGE CANDY BARS. Or Magikarps, just to put that salesman out of his job.

Rai April 26th, 2011 6:05 PM

Although I don't usually use them, I think there is a good amount of vending machines. They come in handy. And I think it's realistic since the game is based on America and there are vending machines everywhere here.

2Cool4Mewtwo April 26th, 2011 6:07 PM

I haven't even noticed those vending machines until I beat the game xD

Sabrewulf238 April 27th, 2011 4:38 AM

Don't care, it's never been something I thought was an issue.

Astinus April 27th, 2011 10:49 AM

They're there. That's my thought on them. It's nice to know that if in a tight spot, one can buy a few good healing items for a good price. For me, the vending machines were just decorations that I ignored because I didn't have much need for them.

Pekin April 27th, 2011 12:29 PM

I honestly didn't notice that there were a lot of them ._.

FalconsDrummer April 27th, 2011 1:16 PM

I've been finding them pretty convenient. It's much cheaper than buying potions, and when they're frequently seen it's a nice reminder to stock up - or if I have a Pokémon that needs some HP restored and I don't have enough items to go around, I can just pop a drink from a machine and be on my way.

Mato April 27th, 2011 2:49 PM

I didn't even notice until you brought it up. There is an excessively large amount of vending machines compared to the older games. I don't mind, but I do agree with the fact that there should be a wide variety of items you can pick from, rather than the little selection that we've always had. That's why I consider them almost useless. It is easy to just buy from a mart or heal by going to a center.

Gulpin April 27th, 2011 2:51 PM

There are quite a few, but it doesn't bug me. I don't ever use them, but I assume someone does and they can become helpful on routes if you are in need of HP but don't want to fly or travel back to a city and have to attack the route again.

Linkey April 27th, 2011 8:03 PM

I "hate" thoose vendingmachines because they are much cheaper as normal potions, so i always bought my "potions" on the vendingmachines. Took me some time to buy 99 of each drink because you have to buy them one by one (well i never used all of them, but i couldn't just pay 700$ for a super potion while the vendingmachine sells better items for even less $).

Well... maybe they should insert 10-bottle-packages Q_Q


PS: The vendingmachines (e.g. the ones which are located on some routes) remind me to digimon... there are beautiful beaches where suddenly a vendingmachine appeared... xD''

ElectricScyther April 28th, 2011 5:32 AM

I honestly think it's a bit overboard. At places like Castelia City and the mall it's OK, but seriously, a vending machine in the middle of the desert?

big NATE alpha April 28th, 2011 12:31 PM

I pretty much just ignore them. They kinda add to the feel, especially the ones in Castelia and right outside the mall on Route 9...but other than that, I don't even notice.

Crystalized April 28th, 2011 11:44 PM

30? Lol, I only noticed the one in Castellia City. But they are useful for healing or whatever.

hiff8 April 29th, 2011 1:15 PM

I love em they were very useful and cheap in the start and not to mention if you head into your buddies game you can buy stuff from em unlike any other store in the game.

FreakDude April 30th, 2011 5:41 PM

i dont mind em. i didn't even notice them because i was so busy with the main storyline.xD=))

Air Pichu April 30th, 2011 6:51 PM

To be honest, I didn't really mind. It really helped me in the beginning stages of the game when I couldn't afford stuff. I always kept buying 50 Lemonades and stuff. Now I use Full Restores and Max Potions though.

King Gumball May 2nd, 2011 3:51 AM

I accidentally clicked there were too many in the poll XD Oops.


I think it was pretty cool tbh. It gave it a more civilized and city feel which I like, and I actually use them now because of how common they are to come across now n_n

Impo May 2nd, 2011 4:12 AM

I never really use vending machines that much.
I don't the need for so much of them.

Shining Raichu May 2nd, 2011 5:02 AM

I guess they add to the urban feel of the game, but I can't say I noticed.

Solfatara May 3rd, 2011 2:40 PM

With Black and White, I believe Game Freak has done a lot to give a different feel to the games; their inspirational source is completely different from the past games, and there are many factors in the game that contribute to this.
I believe the vending machines are in a large extent such a contributing factor, playing on existing aspects of the western world, and I think they add much to the overall experience of Unova.

Ho-Oh May 8th, 2011 5:30 AM

Kay time to state my thoughts!

I think there's waaaayyy too many. Sure one in a few places would be fine, but two in a route? Yeah no out of place. :( I didn't even use them lol :x

Kea May 8th, 2011 12:17 PM

Personally I loooove all the easy healing items. I don't think they really mess with the difficulty of the game, they just make it more convenient to play. Instead of running to a Pokemon Center to buy new items or heal, you can just use a vending machine (or a doctor).

I don't really mind it when they're next to each other. In real life don't you often see multiple vending machines next to each other? It's just... normal.


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