How long do you think you'll stay with pokemon? Page 3

Started by Mew~ August 25th, 2010 1:11 PM
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Do you think you will be a Pokemon fan forever?

Christopher

Hear Me Roar

Age 30
Male
Oklahoma
Seen June 3rd, 2022
Posted May 21st, 2016
1,331 posts
13.2 Years
I've been playing since Red & Blue I remember watching the first episode aired in America "what the heck (I was 6) is that a yellow rat that throws lightning ?? sweet!!" I've since grown to hate Pikachu though but the love for the series remains the same. I'll probably still be playing when I am 80 if I can remember how.
Age 34
Male
Solaria
Seen September 8th, 2011
Posted March 28th, 2011
269 posts
12.7 Years
I've been a fan since 2003 and I don't plan on leaving it, unless they stop making games, which I don't see why they would, lol. Even if the entire world did not care for Pokemon, as long as Japan does (and it always will; the fandom is gigantic there; BW is currently one of the most pre-ordered games of all time) they will continue to invest in the franchise, XD.

So no, I don't plan on ever giving it up, especially since Pokemon is pretty much the only game I play, hmmm.


b l a c k · p o k é t e a m
Male
Stuck in Generation 3 :(
Seen July 23rd, 2017
Posted June 9th, 2017
1,761 posts
14.8 Years
I'll probably stick with Pokemon forever. It comprises a decent amount of my daily stipulations (as well as school projects), and I've logged A LOT of time in Emerald, FireRed, Sapphire, and (to an extent) Ruby. Platinum and HeartGold are still on my wishlist, so I hope to enter the Generation IV foray soon and transition to Generation V soon after with the "Third" Version of Black/White.

Additionally, I love the power that all of the Legendary Pokemon exude :D, and how Pokemon teams can vary in so many ways. Plus the likeability of Starters and several other Pokemon...

Plus, the reason I got my first Nintendo handheld (GameBoy Advance SP) was to play Pokemon!

Lastly, the first two anime seasons help replicate the true Pokemon experience, in a sense. Add all of the fantastic music from the games and the anime, plus that cherished, seemingly euphoric feeling you get when you begin your Pokemon journey, traverse lands, and defeat not only your rival(s) but the Pokemon League as well... Few games ever offer such a treasured experience... :)
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Age 32
Female
In the milkyway galaxy
Seen January 8th, 2017
Posted September 4th, 2010
5 posts
12.7 Years
I've been a fan for 8 years now, and even though there were times I thought I outgrew it, I always came back to it a few days later.
I thought I would outgrow it in college, but that was not the case either. I joined sites like this and made awesome friends. So my answer is yes, I'll probably be a fan forever.
Female
US soon to be Canada
Seen October 10th, 2010
Posted September 7th, 2010
56 posts
12.7 Years
I think I will :]
I mean I've gone through my phases through the years where I don't play for a while and then one day I see my games and I'm like why not and then I'm obsessed for months again haha. I mean I love pokemon, I love the games, I love battling. I don't think that will ever change. I think I'll just go through my phases :]
I can definitely see myself battling with my kids some day haha
Male
Seen February 4th, 2011
Posted November 7th, 2010
10 posts
13.5 Years
Well I've been a fan since like 97 up until the end of 3rd gen. I came back shortly after Platinum released in the states and what brought me back was the competitive battling. I'm looking forward to 5th gen so hopefully it doesn't disappoint. I'll try to be a fan as long as I can :P
Female
Blackthorn City
Seen October 2nd, 2010
Posted September 24th, 2010
19 posts
12.7 Years
I've been watching/playing Pokemon since I was a kid. My first game was Pokemon Sapphire and I will always have a soft spot for it since it was afterall, the first Pokemon game I played. I'm not planning to leave Pokemon anytime soon since it's just amazingg. Well right now, I'm looking forward to Pokemon Black and White and so far, it does not look disappointing!

Katie_Q

Pokemon master in the making

Age 27
Female
Australia
Seen June 28th, 2013
Posted April 15th, 2013
473 posts
13.4 Years
I don't think I'll ever grow out of it. I've always been a fan. I go through stages of not caring about pokemon (one time I even threw out almost all my pokemon merchandise. COOL stuff! D: ) . Infact for the last 2 or 3 months I've barely been interested. But winter just ended over here. And days like this bring back so many good memories. Like pokemon! So I'm back! I think I'll always go back to pokemon. When I'm older and have more responsibilities I'll probably not think about it as much. But I'll always have a good pokemon game lying around ready to play. Because sometimes it just strikes me. Something will happen, or it'll be a particular weather, and I NEED pokemon.

Even if my friends do look at eachother and smile when they see my little pokemon section on my shelf. I know it sounds stupid, but pokemon is a part of me. I grew up with it. My little pokemon pixel friends were always there for me! I think I've kind of grown out of the tv show. Almost. But sometimes I just feel like watching it. Pokemons awesome.
Male
Seen September 9th, 2012
Posted August 26th, 2011
62 posts
12.7 Years
I am nearly 19 now and to be honest, I should have dropped Pokémon years ago, but I didn't. I lost interest in the Pokémon anime 3 years ago and I probably will not watch it ever again, but playing the games is something I won't give up on. So, what I'm saying is that it will be a long time until I even begin thinking of dropping Pokémon, ever.
Age 28
Male
Goldenrod City
Seen November 23rd, 2016
Posted September 22nd, 2010
29 posts
12.7 Years
I often have phases with Pokemon. I go on and off whenever it suits me. I will always deep down be a massive Pokemon fan no matter how much I grow up. I may stop watching it and maybe even playing the games but it will still be a part of my child-hood.
Me too. sometimes im obssessed with one thing then another. but ill never ever forget pokemon! ill always come back to it! same with Naruto! Pokemon and naruto FTW :D

credit to yellowbird, my first true friend here.
Female
The Whedonverse.
Seen July 3rd, 2012
Posted October 15th, 2010
140 posts
12.8 Years
I can't see myself being 40, married with kids, and still settling down to play Pokemon.

Just don't think it'll happen that way
- If we could live without passion maybe we'd know some kind of peace... but we would be hollow... Empty rooms shuttered and dank. -
- Without passion, we would be be truly dead -


..
w&t
- Serenity - Dr Horrible

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi.
He / Him
USA
Seen December 1st, 2022
Posted December 1st, 2022
1,306 posts
13.2 Years
I can't see myself being 40, married with kids, and still settling down to play Pokemon.

Just don't think it'll happen that way
I had a friend a few years back who's dad played pokemon, and he's over 40. He started to find a way to spend time w/ him and his brothers, and it worked. Pokemon is ageless! There are a lot of older people into it, and I wouldn't be surprised if in Japan no one blinked an eye to a 40 year old playing pokemon.
*dreaming 4ever

Katie_Q

Pokemon master in the making

Age 27
Female
Australia
Seen June 28th, 2013
Posted April 15th, 2013
473 posts
13.4 Years
I had a friend a few years back who's dad played pokemon, and he's over 40. He started to find a way to spend time w/ him and his brothers, and it worked. Pokemon is ageless! There are a lot of older people into it, and I wouldn't be surprised if in Japan no one blinked an eye to a 40 year old playing pokemon.
Which is why we should all move there! Ok everyone, I'll pay for airfares. We'll leave next.... wednesday!
Female
The Whedonverse.
Seen July 3rd, 2012
Posted October 15th, 2010
140 posts
12.8 Years
I had a friend a few years back who's dad played pokemon, and he's over 40. He started to find a way to spend time w/ him and his brothers, and it worked. Pokemon is ageless! There are a lot of older people into it, and I wouldn't be surprised if in Japan no one blinked an eye to a 40 year old playing pokemon.
That's true, it is a good walk to relax :)
I think that it's dependant on them making enjoyable new games. Bring on Black and White!!
- If we could live without passion maybe we'd know some kind of peace... but we would be hollow... Empty rooms shuttered and dank. -
- Without passion, we would be be truly dead -


..
w&t
- Serenity - Dr Horrible

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi.

Hamilton

*Creative Quote Goes Here*

Age 27
Male
Seen August 9th, 2016
Posted October 2nd, 2013
767 posts
14 Years
well lets see
i started playing before i could complete my sentences
stopped when i was like 7
started back up when i was 11 i think
and i've been playing since
there are times when i don't LOVE pokemon
but never times when i don't like it :)

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