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miltankRancher May 20th, 2012 3:37 PM

Elesa is way too smexy to be bounded by hair color. She's beautiful either way, but I prefer her new look instead of the blonde one. Makes her look more mature. :)

PlatinumDude May 20th, 2012 5:46 PM

I liked it better when Elesa's hair was blonde. But considering her job as a model, she could change her outfit and hair regularly, so I think her having black hair isn't a bad thing.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 20th, 2012 6:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zayphora (Post 7183167)
Speaking of plasma admins, did you notice that with the ninja lady, that's what, our third female team admin with red hair? Ariana, Mars,and now her. And I can't remember if there were any in gen3. Why the red hair fetish, GAMEFREAK?

Oh don't forget about Sheely from Aqua...that makes four...yeah they seem to have a thing for putting one red haired female as an admin for almost every single team except for Magma (ironic as they're the red team).
Also the rival is confirmed to be namable...

Ho-Oh May 20th, 2012 7:26 PM

The rival name thing confused me too. XD; I knew you could name him but the fact that he apparently had a "proper" name (aka that) just confused me lool.

Also I like this female Plasma admin's design more than the other ladies with red hair tbh. Plus she's more pink-ish imo.

-Grayscale- May 20th, 2012 7:43 PM

Much better with black hair. I thought she looked great in blonde, sure, but there was too much yellow and made her look too bright in design. I got so happy when I saw how her new hair looked uh mah gawsh

Also it might just be me, but the extra black in her design makes her look a lot tougher/stronger, as well as just mature in general. Props to whoever thought of the design.

CJS_4193 May 20th, 2012 8:04 PM

Not gonna lie, I love the blonde hair better, but this new look makes her look more "intimidating"? I guess you could say, Ha!

moon May 21st, 2012 1:15 AM

<3 nameable rivals.

Yes, dat admin. I think she looks a bit like Nurse Joy xD Wouldn't it be fun if the nurse suddenly turned ebil? Not that it's likely tho. I like Plasma's clothing now. Really didn't like them in the first games.

vaporeon7 May 21st, 2012 1:48 AM

I love her dark hair. At first I thought it didn't look right, but after some getting used to, I have grown to like it.

Zelda May 21st, 2012 1:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CJS_4193 (Post 7184205)
Not gonna lie, I love the blonde hair better, but this new look makes her look more "intimidating"? I guess you could say, Ha!

Yeah she definitely looks older. Hmm blonde and black hair, I wonder what her natural hair color is??

empty streets May 21st, 2012 5:38 AM

With naked legs like that who cares about hair lol?

I like her with dark hair A LOT more. Don't like yellowishhh blonds x_x

blue May 21st, 2012 9:20 AM

Brunette is more her colour, she suits both but it's nice to have a change and it looks good on her IMO.

Twilight-kun May 21st, 2012 9:25 AM

Um...both?

she's a model, and they dye their hair a lot on stage so...

as long as I can whup her in battle and get my badge, I don't care if she's a 900 year old hag

Bethanie May 21st, 2012 6:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gunnerpow7 (Post 7127289)
The male looks like Hilbert's child for some sort... Weird...=/

Lol

I don't think the male player is bad looking, he just looks a lot like Hilbert.
I think the female player is really cute!
I really like the rival, the past ones, with the exception of Silver, all looked too nice. He looks kind of more...rival..y...>.<

Ho-Oh May 21st, 2012 8:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bethanie (Post 7185446)


Lol

I don't think the male player is bad looking, he just looks a lot like Hilbert.
I think the female player is really cute!
I really like the rival, the past ones, with the exception of Silver, all looked too nice. He looks kind of more...rival..y...>.<

But the male protag looks MUCH better than Hilbert, I feel like they shouldn't be a comparing point because... Hilbert's design sucks, whereas this doesn't suck as much lool.

moon May 22nd, 2012 3:08 AM

I love Hilbert's design. It was a return to more normal clothing after Diamond's ugh and Ruby's bleh. The new male is again rather strange, but at least it doesn't look like he's got a super hero costume or a mother with bad taste. His hair is weird and his leggings are... um, weird too. But overall he looks good, although I think I more and more prefer Hilbert's design. I was just a bit hyper when the trailer came ;p

Mr Cat Dog May 22nd, 2012 3:41 AM

I never understood the 'hate' that the design of the male protagonist had. In many ways, I prefer Black2's design a lot more than Hilbert's. At least in the hair department; Hilbert's hair is hella boring.

KingCyndaquil May 22nd, 2012 6:06 AM

does anybody know if Juniper will get a redesign?

Medi May 22nd, 2012 6:36 AM

I guess the protagonists don't look that bad. But the rival looks like a bamf, :megusta:

moon May 22nd, 2012 6:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KingCyndaquil (Post 7186229)
does anybody know if Juniper will get a redesign?

I have no idea but somehow it feels like if all the other characters change their clothes over these 3 years, why wouldn't Juniper too xD Maybe she'll dye her hair dark? /is shot

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Originally Posted by Medi (Post 7186261)
I guess the protagonists don't look that bad. But the rival looks like a bamf, :megusta:

inorite!

Livewire May 22nd, 2012 9:14 AM

For the most part (minus a few aesthetic changes I'd make to some of them XD) I like the new character designs. Bianca may be a little toooooo hipster though.

Bethanie May 22nd, 2012 3:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Requility (Post 7185609)


But the male protag looks MUCH better than Hilbert, I feel like they shouldn't be a comparing point because... Hilbert's design sucks, whereas this doesn't suck as much lool.

Aw. I don't think Hilbert's design is all that bad!
But, yeah...the new characters look a lot better...no offence to Game Freak. Plus, Bianca wearing glasses is totally cute!

Pikachukid May 22nd, 2012 4:21 PM

she looks great :cer_love:
I think I'm in love...
....with this game already the poison type gym leader? Rockin! i hope we'll see at least a :t110: on her team and if Seviper is gonna be in there that too, would be the best!

Ho-Oh May 23rd, 2012 1:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Livewire (Post 7186414)
For the most part (minus a few aesthetic changes I'd make to some of them XD) I like the new character designs. Bianca may be a little toooooo hipster though.

How can she look hipster?! I think she looks quite normal/more fit for her role now. XD; With the glasses and all she really does seem like a professors assistant. ;x

Zelda May 23rd, 2012 1:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Cat Dog (Post 7186078)
I never understood the 'hate' that the design of the male protagonist had. In many ways, I prefer Black2's design a lot more than Hilbert's. At least in the hair department; Hilbert's hair is hella boring.

Agreed! The male protagonist only improved from previously, so be glad? I haven't really seen anyone comment on Hilbert's design and call it any better. :B

Plus the male protagonist can hide a wittle Pokémon in his hair and Hilbert cannot, which simply makes him so amazing. :)

Bethanie May 23rd, 2012 4:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Cat Dog (Post 7186078)
I never understood the 'hate' that the design of the male protagonist had. In many ways, I prefer Black2's design a lot more than Hilbert's. At least in the hair department; Hilbert's hair is hella boring.

I don't hate Hilbert's design is bad either, I think he's really cute he looks okay. Although, I suppose we all have our own opinions, eh?

Queen May 25th, 2012 4:16 AM

Tro oi!
The girl character is adorably cute :3

oldbarrel May 25th, 2012 6:55 AM

Pretty cool. I personally like them.

Guy May 25th, 2012 3:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Cat Dog (Post 7186078)
I never understood the 'hate' that the design of the male protagonist had. In many ways, I prefer Black2's design a lot more than Hilbert's. At least in the hair department; Hilbert's hair is hella boring.

My personal opinion, while the male protagonist for B2W2 isn't what I'd classify as my favorite, it sure is better than Hilbert's design for Black and White. As you said, just as Hilbert's hair is boring, I find him as a whole just boring in terms of design. That's my opinion anyway if we're comparing Hilbert to the new male protagonist.

ikushima May 26th, 2012 11:00 AM

if there's one thing i know, it's that the new rival is lookin' mighty fiiine *3*

i am also preparing to ship fem!protag with rival because it's a ritual in my part

also i can't unsee the surfer dude in brotag because of those shorts and that wacky hairdo and visor

farihazach May 26th, 2012 11:13 AM

I like the female character's design, especially in comparison to Dawn and Lyra. The male character looks decent; his design fits well into a Pokemon game.

Something about the professor is pretty shady...I'm not sure if it's his design or his study of Pokemon strength though.

Zelda May 26th, 2012 1:44 PM

Yeah I think every character we've seen so far look better than before no doubt. There's not much that are "newly" introduced though. D:

SouKoLian9102 May 31st, 2012 3:49 AM

I like the female's hair and all, but her clothes just irritate me for some reason.
The male... he just, I dunno, doesn't appeal to me as much as the other playables from previous games... (maybe 'cos of lack of cap?) AND DAT HAIR.

Jellicent♀ May 31st, 2012 4:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaori (Post 7191943)
Yeah I think every character we've seen so far look better than before no doubt. There's not much that are "newly" introduced though. D:

True dat. Each character looks much better in my opinion, and not only that, the new characters shown so far look epic, too! Shizui has to be my favorite so far. Dat tan. <3

PaxAmericana May 31st, 2012 6:12 AM

I like the new protagonists as well as the old ones. The new protagonists have that oomph that gives them a protagonist look. In comparison, I like the new ones better vs the old ones.

Ho-Oh May 31st, 2012 8:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jellicent♀ (Post 7198438)
True dat. Each character looks much better in my opinion, and not only that, the new characters shown so far look epic, too! Shizui has to be my favorite so far. Dat tan. <3

If only the tan extended to his whole body and not just skipped a part. :x Oh wait, maybe he had a different swim suit before, or that indicates that he might've done something different before? idk actually.

blue May 31st, 2012 9:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaori (Post 7191943)
Yeah I think every character we've seen so far look better than before no doubt. There's not much that are "newly" introduced though. D:

I agree, Elesa with brunette, Cheren, Bianca & N's look all look improved for the better, I'd love to see even more characters with changed appearences now.

PaxAmericana May 31st, 2012 9:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Suicune™ (Post 7198707)


I agree, Elesa with brunette, Cheren, Bianca & N's look all look improved for the better, I'd love to see even more characters with changed appearences now.

The only one I am not totally for is Elesa because the new hair color doesn't go good with her type, but other than that, Elesa is okay.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 31st, 2012 2:59 PM

I really like the player character even more after the trailer. Also Homika seems pretty cool after seeing her in the anime shorts. I hope that the rival can keep up with expectations, same goes for Akuroma.

Bluerang1 May 31st, 2012 5:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Requility (Post 7198653)


If only the tan extended to his whole body and not just skipped a part. :x Oh wait, maybe he had a different swim suit before, or that indicates that he might've done something different before? idk actually.

Haha it's ever so awkward. However I do like unique designs like that I wish Homika had an extra uniqueness to her. The rebellious teenage rock-star thing is too compact.

Jellicent♀ May 31st, 2012 6:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluerang1 (Post 7199388)
Haha it's ever so awkward. However I do like unique designs like that I wish Homika had an extra uniqueness to her. The rebellious teenage rock-star thing is too compact.

I think they had a great idea started with her, but it just kind of...was like, given up on. Shizui's is...different and hot, but he has a complete look, I think. Not a complete tan, but a complete look.

Ho-Oh May 31st, 2012 6:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Reshiram Man (Post 7198723)
The only one I am not totally for is Elesa because the new hair color doesn't go good with her type, but other than that, Elesa is okay.

I actually think it really fits mainly because yellow seemed so un-natural, while brown combined with her design kinda fits, lol.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 31st, 2012 7:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluerang1 (Post 7199388)
Haha it's ever so awkward. However I do like unique designs like that I wish Homika had an extra uniqueness to her. The rebellious teenage rock-star thing is too compact.

Well to be honest she doesn't seem all that rebellious as she goes seems to try to want to bring her father back, ironically he seems like the rebel xD.
Also Shizui's tan is strange...is he wearing white socks, or some thing, or maybe another suit?

HotaruSobotka June 1st, 2012 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Requility (Post 7127324)
I LOVE this male design more than Hilbert, and as for the female, yeah, she's better than Hilda. Omgomg I wonder what they'll be named. ;; Hopefully something better than Hilda/Hilbert or I will cry.

Ditto on the names... I don't even call the BW player chars by their English names!

hiiro-kun June 1st, 2012 2:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AWsquared (Post 7127308)
So it's not possible for Hilbert to have a child in that time

I think they just meant if he had a child -_-

I think the female design in super cute!
I don't get the hate on Hilbert and Ebony (< What some people are calling this guy, I have no clue if that's his actual name), I mean, they said they were older than ten. Eleven is still older than ten...lol...
But, I mean, they are supposed to be kids after all, so maybe they look at JAPANESE trends (Or maybe just their own kids)

Besides, Emo hair is very popular (Hilbert's hair kinda look a bit Emo-ish imo), so all you boys have your hair done like that <3

PaxAmericana June 1st, 2012 9:32 PM

For Hilbert, putting the hat on him threw any creativity on his hair out the window. For the new guy, however, there's more room for creativity, so IMO, both guys are okay, and in the same manner, both girls are okay.

Jellicent♀ June 2nd, 2012 7:54 AM

I honestly prefer Hilda's hair over the new girl's. The new girl looks like Princess Lea with pigtails. I still like all of the hair, but ya know, still ridiculous. I never really thought hair needed...creativity. xD
Like, honestly, it doesn't matter to much to me. Sure Hilbert's hair was just...hair, but so is any other hair. The new guy's hair is quite ridiculous and looks like it's trying to be a fro.

-Grayscale- June 2nd, 2012 8:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jellicent♀ (Post 7201651)
Sure Hilbert's hair was just...hair, but so is any other hair. The new guy's hair is quite ridiculous and looks like it's trying to be a fro.

^ Freaking thank you.
I don't like Hilbert. He's pretty boring, but at least he doesn't look bad... that new guy needs to cut his hair.

I really adore all of the new characters except for the male protagonist. They're all unique and well designed. The new guy just looks like a dork.

Kenmoor June 12th, 2012 5:02 PM

And we're arguing about their hair because...? Looks don't matter it's what's on the inside... Judgmental people...
NO SCREW EVERYTHING THAT'S ABOVE.
We can only judge them by looks so far because the protagonists can't talk.
Now, if we take off the male's hat what will happen to his hair? And as for the female's hair... NO HER CLOTHES. A miniskirt w/risque stockings that can rip open at any time and WHAT IN ARCEUS' NAME ARE THOSE SHOES W/ THOSE EARFLAPS THINGIES.

I'm done.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 12th, 2012 10:41 PM

I think it's that hat that's making his long (for a boy) hair look stand up, so removing that hat he proably looks better...
The girl reminds me of Princess Leia

ForeverFlygon July 21st, 2012 5:21 PM

Not a big fan of the protags, the male looks like he's wearing one of those vizors for bald guys, and the girl's hair is kinda hard to get used to. As for the professor, I can no longer take him (or his hair) seriously after seeing this: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=pokemon+akuroma#/d4w230j The rival is cool I guess, I don't have much to say about him.

Jellicent♀ July 21st, 2012 5:52 PM

Sorry hun, but this thread has been inactive for a little over a month now, which makes it a "dead thread".
"Dead" threads are not allowed to be posted in, so I'll be closing this one. If anyone would like to re-open a thread like this to discuss the new characters, please do so!

For now, this one will be closed.

Closed.


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