5th Gen Running Shoes! [ #31 ]

Started by Ho-Oh April 30th, 2011 9:46 PM
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Should've you obtained the running shoes earlier?

Ho-Oh

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Should've you obtained the running shoes earlier?

I've noticed a few people that have found this an issue, actually - I was meant to make this ages ago, but recently a post reminded me of it!

Basically, in route 2, you're given the running shoes (which enables you to run faster when you press B). Usually, you're given them in the starting town (with one exception), but this time you're not. How do you feel about this? Do you think you should've got the running shoes at an earlier point, or maybe you just don't care? As an added question, do you mind that you have to hold down on B to use them, unlike in HGSS, which allowed them to be used by selecting something on the touch screen? Share your thoughts!


If you have any ideas, let us know! We may not use them straight away, but we will eventually. :D
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The Running Shoes came at just the right time. Since it was really at the beginning, what I mainly had there was just to enjoy the experience of a new generation, so I didn't really mind if it pretty much was a fine and dandy stroll ~

I shortly missed the Running Shoes being on constantly in HG/SS. I guess it's pretty much the same opinion with that and L=A... They'd be nice to have back! =3

What I wanted to come earlier actually would be the Bicycle. It was way too troublesome to traverse everywhere in just simple Running Shoes. After the tiring sprint through Skyarrow, I knew I needed to get a Bicycle ASAP.

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Lol, I didn't pay that much attention so it didn't bother me. Although the HG/SS option the keep the running shoes on at all times would have been nice, but oh well. Since it was a new place I took my time, so I didn't use the shoes too much until later on.
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It didn't really bother me at the time. My concentration was diverted more towards having fun and exploring.. and I didn't even notice that I hadn't received running shoes yet. For me, I think it came at around the right time.

Not having to constantly press the B button and enabling the running shoes with the touch screen was a nice feature introduced in HG/SS. Yeah, it's pretty sad that we weren't able to do the same in B/W, but it didn't really bother me too much. :/
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This time around I didn't really notice how late I got them, didn't phase me I guess.
But in HG/SS, I personally didn't use the auto-run feature. I had it set to Hold B for running, since when I DID have the auto-run toggled on, I was still holding be from habit, and it was more comfortable than not holding it.
As for the L = A that Starrodkirby86, I miss that much more. I can't talk on the phone with one hand, and play pokmon with the other as easily. Though L = A isn't part of the Original post :/ (Might want to include that in the discussion? If not already done)

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You get them after the first gym In FRLG, so getting them on route 2 in BW is a blessing when compared to FRLG. But I was afraid I was never gunna get them, lmao. "k did i miss the running shoes or so-- OHAI MOMMY!"
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Though L = A isn't part of the Original post :/ (Might want to include that in the discussion? If not already done)
That's cause we already have one :)

Anyways, I'm kinda annoyed it isn't in your hometown, mainly cause I've replayed Black a looot and the start of the game is the most tiring tbh. I just want my shoes straight up ;__;

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I wasn't bothered at all. I think you can reach Route 2 pretty quickly, so it feels fine. I find having to hold the B Button actually comforting. Why? It's because not holding it feels off. I love a run button. Not holding it in HGSS sure feels odd, while fast.

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You get them after the first gym In FRLG, so getting them on route 2 in BW is a blessing when compared to FRLG.
This, really. I wasn't disappointed when your mom randomly called you and came to give you the Running Shoes, especially since it was so early-on in the game. While I do miss the HGSS Running Shoes mechanics I'm okay with holding down the B button to run. It makes things feel more... nostalgic, I guess. :)

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Well actually in the original games (or is it just FRLG? xD) you are given them in Pewter City, and in HG/SS your given them by that old guy in cherrygrove, so it isn't really that much of a difference, not a very interesting topic to say the least...

On the topic of a touch screen button, I never really used it in HG/SS, I just used B - It would just seem a shame to change that when it's been the same for sooo long. :3
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This is my first time ever using the running shoes so I definitely was bother by how late I received them. I use the running shoes on a semi-regular basis, anyways.^^ And I like holding down the B button to use them. Because in video games; holding down button = go faster. ;D

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I weren't bothered with it tbqh. I feel that it was just given on the right time. Not like FRLG, like the others have said.

And Mew~, you were only given a Running Shoes at the route next to Pewter in FRLG. There was no Running Shoes in RGBY. =S

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I didn't really use them in B/W, I can never be botherd to hold down the B button, they shoulda kept it the same as HG/SS where you click to keep them on even though I still end up holding B. They are a great addition nontheless.
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For me there wasn't an issue. At the beginning of all my pokemon games I notice I don't really care about time, how long things take, etc. I leave the battle scenes on and take my time to enjoy the scenery, but after 4 or 5 gyms I turn them off and run everywhere. I wish they had the run button though, I liked that a little too much. =/

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I'm fine getting the running shoes on Route 2. It's like Syd said, at least it's not like FRLG where don't get them until after the first gym. Plus, the characters don't walk as slow either. To be honest, I never really think of the running shoes much until I get that call from my mom. Then, I'm all "Alright!"

As for having to press down on the 'B' button, I was a little irked by that when I first got the game considering I thought of it as a step back from HG/SS. Now, it's a normal thing like before, so it's not so much of a bother. Still, would have been nice if the feature had been kept. Perhaps in the third installment.

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I didn't really mind. It was just the right time, actually.
Well, maybe it was a little late, but I was too excited to notice because I just wanted to move forward as fast as possible.
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I don't mind it at all. It makes zero difference to me.

Also, I only used the touch screen button to constantly run in HGSS like once =/ so that doesn't make a difference to me either.
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