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Somewhere_ August 18th, 2017 5:56 AM

Here are the possibilities:

1. Following pokemon is optional
2. Following pokemon is only for certain pokemon
3. Following pokemon is restricted to certain areas

In my opinion, three is the most likely possibility because one seems unlikely for the reason colours pointed out and two seems unlikely because the starter pokemon would be one of those certain pokemon and they aren't in the trailer following the player. Three is most likely because we have seen certain special areas in different games where we can do stuff like that, such as riding the gogoat (or its -pre-evo?) in XY.

Lunar August 18th, 2017 6:08 AM

I saw that and immediately got really hyped, I really hope it returns and isn't super restricted. It could have a toggle which would explain why there isn't a Pokemon behind the player at other points in the trailer but I'm not gonna get my hopes up just yet.

clbgolden August 18th, 2017 6:10 AM

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Originally Posted by colours (Post 9734324)
Hold on. No it doesn't.

The only other clip that shows the Trainer walking around in the OW doesn't show a Pokemon following behind them.

http://i.imgur.com/hTxmcOA.png

IIRC this is past the point where you get your first Pokemon. Why isn't it shown behind the player character? The only explanation is Game Freak somehow added some sort of toggle feature for it (which would be an odd move for them but w/e).

I would love Pokemon following you to return, but I'm not getting my hopes up until it is actually confirmed and I see consistent footage of the such, not just one clip.

RIP: The dream. D:

I'm gonna go with the possibilities that BadSheep listed. They all seem pretty likely.

EC August 18th, 2017 6:48 AM

Boy, if they restrict it to certain areas, the reaction when it's announced fully is going to be hilarious.

Somewhere_ August 18th, 2017 6:50 AM

The restricted area theory makes sense, but after watching the trailer again, we see those road blocks that go away after defeating a trial. Which means the area the pokemon would be able to follow us is not enclosed. At least visually its not.

Hikamaru August 18th, 2017 6:53 AM

My likely guess is that the walking Pokemon may be restricted to a certain area, like what happened with Amity Square in the Sinnoh games.

Alexander18 August 18th, 2017 12:08 PM

No. We are not getting the following pokemon feature again. What we saw is just a random Rockruff running around. Also GF should focus on other things in alola. Important things that actually serve a purpose.

Desert Stream~ August 18th, 2017 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734596)
No. We are not getting the following pokemon feature again. What we saw is just a random Rockruff running around. Also GF should focus on other things in alola. Important things that actually serve a purpose.

Honestly, I think you're missing the point of a video game. The point is to have fun. Pokemon following you is fun. Does it serve a purpose? No, but it makes the experience more immersive and enjoyable.


I personally, would love to see it return.

clbgolden August 18th, 2017 1:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734596)
No. We are not getting the following pokemon feature again. What we saw is just a random Rockruff running around. Also GF should focus on other things in alola. Important things that actually serve a purpose.

Running around in the exact path the trainer was walking?

Walking Pokémon are probably returning, but to what extent we don't know. It could be restricted to certain areas/sizes/etc.

Altairis August 18th, 2017 2:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colours (Post 9734324)
Hold on. No it doesn't.

The only other clip that shows the Trainer walking around in the OW doesn't show a Pokemon following behind them.

http://i.imgur.com/hTxmcOA.png

IIRC this is past the point where you get your first Pokemon. Why isn't it shown behind the player character? The only explanation is Game Freak somehow added some sort of toggle feature for it (which would be an odd move for them but w/e).

I would love Pokemon following you to return, but I'm not getting my hopes up until it is actually confirmed and I see consistent footage of the such, not just one clip.

To me the Rockruff following looked more like how in Zelda when you get close to cats or dogs they will follow you for food/attention/blood. I mean it was pretty far behind the trainer, and the other shots like these have me pretty suspicious

Desert Stream~ August 18th, 2017 2:17 PM

Well, even if it's on a small scale, I'm sure people will enjoy it being in the game. For some reason I never actually tried amity square in platinum, gonna have to do that when I get further in my playthrough.

Alexander18 August 18th, 2017 2:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clbgolden (Post 9734652)
Running around in the exact path the trainer was walking?

Walking Pokémon are probably returning, but to what extent we don't know. It could be restricted to certain areas/sizes/etc.

Disagree. It is just coincidence rockruff is going the same way as the trainer. I am certain the feature is not returning.

clbgolden August 18th, 2017 2:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734688)
Disagree. It is just coincidence rockruff is going the same way as the trainer. I am certain the feature is not returning.

Coincidence? Come on. GF knows how much fans want following Pokémon back. They wouldn't add that scene in, making Rockruff walk in the same path the trainer is, and then go "Just a coincidence lol".

Desert Stream~ August 18th, 2017 2:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734688)
Disagree. It is just coincidence rockruff is going the same way as the trainer. I am certain the feature is not returning.

You're certain? I'll quote you on that when the game comes out.

Somewhere_ August 18th, 2017 5:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734688)
Disagree. It is just coincidence rockruff is going the same way as the trainer. I am certain the feature is not returning.

No way its a coincidence. Coincidences dont make the cut for trailers. And the Rockruff hate music note in its text box as it ran, just like in other follow features. Even if its not a fully-fledged follow feature, there is no way in hell its a coincidence for that very reason.

Desert Stream~ August 18th, 2017 6:00 PM

I think we can safely say it's coming back in some form.

Somewhere_ August 18th, 2017 6:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MUDKIP!!! (Post 9734811)
I think we can safely say it's coming back in some form.

I agree. The debate/speculation is really about the extent to which the feature will return.

Alexander18 August 18th, 2017 6:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clbgolden (Post 9734712)
Coincidence? Come on. GF knows how much fans want following Pokémon back. They wouldn't add that scene in, making Rockruff walk in the same path the trainer is, and then go "Just a coincidence lol".

It is coincidence. Fans shouldn't make it out to be something that it isn't. We are not getting the feature back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUDKIP!!! (Post 9734716)
You're certain? I'll quote you on that when the game comes out.

I am positive. The feature was awful in HGSS. At least in DP and Platinum, they restricted it to one area which i like. That feature won't return.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadSheep (Post 9734809)
No way its a coincidence. Coincidences dont make the cut for trailers. And the Rockruff hate music note in its text box as it ran, just like in other follow features. Even if its not a fully-fledged follow feature, there is no way in hell its a coincidence for that very reason.

Actually it is. Fans are making too big of a deal of this. That scene in the trailer means nothing. Following pokemon is not happening again.

Desert Stream~ August 18th, 2017 7:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734844)
It is coincidence. Fans shouldn't make it out to be something that it isn't. We are not getting the feature back.


I am positive. The feature was awful in HGSS. At least in DP and Platinum, they restricted it to one area which i like. That feature won't return.


Actually it is. Fans are making too big of a deal of this. That scene in the trailer means nothing. Following pokemon is not happening again.

You do realize DPPt came out before HGSS, correct? They ported the feature to HGSS because it was popular.
Why would they include a meaningless clip, showing something that fans want, and then not include it in the game? that is legit just trolling the fanbase and is gonna add even more hate to all the hate surrounding USUM already.

clbgolden August 18th, 2017 7:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734844)
It is coincidence. Fans shouldn't make it out to be something that it isn't. We are not getting the feature back.

Do you have any proof to back up that statement other than "I don't want the feature back, so it's not coming back"?

Alexander18 August 18th, 2017 7:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUDKIP!!! (Post 9734858)
You do realize DPPt came out before HGSS, correct? They ported the feature to HGSS because it was popular.
Why would they include a meaningless clip, showing something that fans want, and then not include it in the game? that is legit just trolling the fanbase and is gonna add even more hate to all the hate surrounding USUM already.

People are making assumptions from that clip. That clips doesn't indicate anything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clbgolden (Post 9734860)
Do you have any proof to back up that statement other than "I don't want the feature back, so it's not coming back"?

Don't need to. Proof is already there. Do you have proof that it is returning? No you do not. Fans need to stop jumping to conclusions because of one clip that means nothing.

Desert Stream~ August 18th, 2017 7:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734882)
People are making assumptions from that clip. That clips doesn't indicate anything.


Don't need to. Proof is already there. Do you have proof that it is returning? No you do not. Fans need to stop jumping to conclusions because of one clip that means nothing.

Um... no. There isn't any proof. And yeah, the clips kinda do provide evidence that it's coming back in some form.

Somewhere_ August 18th, 2017 7:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734844)
It is coincidence. Fans shouldn't make it out to be something that it isn't. We are not getting the feature back.

Actually it is. Fans are making too big of a deal of this. That scene in the trailer means nothing. Following pokemon is not happening again.

You aren't providing any evidence. Your argument consists of nothing more than pure contradiction without reason. While our theories and speculations may be too optimistic, at least we are pointing to evidence and trying to extrapolate from empiricism rather than making highly subjective and vague claims that "fans are making too big of a deal of this" and "the clip means nothing." We are not saying you are totally wrong (we aren't sure of anything ourselves, as I think our discussion has clearly indicated), but at least conjure up some fact-based reasoning.

Alexander18 August 18th, 2017 7:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUDKIP!!! (Post 9734889)
Um... no. There isn't any proof. And yeah, the clips kinda do provide evidence that it's coming back in some form.

No it doesn't. That can be just a random rockruff. I am not buying the following pokemon return thing. USUM can do better than to have a annoying feature like that. Proof is that people are jumping to conclusion without actual evidence. I do not believe this for a second. My choice.

Desert Stream~ August 18th, 2017 7:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander18 (Post 9734894)
No it doesn't. That can be just a random rockruff. I am not buying the following pokemon return thing. USUM can do better than to have a annoying feature like that. Proof is that people are jumping to conclusion without actual evidence. I do not believe this for a second. My choice.

You don't have to "buy into" anything. What's happening is gonna happen. And even if it is a random rockruff, that's still a type of following pokemon (it's clearly following the trainer, admit it :p)


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