E3 expectations?

[Hikamaru]

Popplio learning Disarming voice? Fairy secondary type confirmed??

Well I guess that means the Water/Fairy Popplio evo speculation is fired up again, but it's an interesting move I didn't expect for it.

Elio and Selene trainer names.

Selene sounds like a disappointing name for the female trainer, especially because we just had Serena last gen. Elio seems like it comes from Helios, the god of the sun.

 

[James169]

They're dumbing down the series too much. God forbid a newbie has to play the game for a bit before they work out which types are effective to which. This battle royal feature is a cool idea but ending it as soon as one trainer loses their Pokemon seems anticlimactic. The woman fielding the questions was talking as if she was being held at gunpoint and that guy playing the demo absolutely sucked. Lol at getting wiped out in a Pokemon demo.

It was cool to see more of the region and some of the new Pokemon at least.

With 18 types and over 150 type combinations I disagree, I can remember effectiveness against most single types off the top of my head, but when facing a dual type it's not easy to remember at all, it's a quality of life improvement

 

[mew_nani]

Selene sounds like a disappointing name for the female trainer, especially because we just had Serena last gen. Elio seems like it comes from Helios, the god of the sun.

Selene is the moon goddess if I'm not mistaken, so the naming convention makes sense.

As for the stuff they added, it all seems very neat. I'm not entirely sure where the flak for how effective move types are being listed with the move is coming from given it's relatively unobtrusive and it's something most newbies would figure out fairly fast anyway and would probably ignore if they weren't paying attention. The cell shading looks loads better than X/Y/ORAS, and I really like how detailed everything looks. The protagonist being touched by their patron deity seems very interesting though. Could our box legendaries actually be considered gods in this storyline? Or could there be other legendary Pokemon in the game that are actively being worshiped by the citizens of Alola? It's certainly intriguing.

 

[baceevee]

They're dumbing down the series too much. God forbid a newbie has to play the game for a bit before they work out which types are effective to which. This battle royal feature is a cool idea but ending it as soon as one trainer loses their Pokemon seems anticlimactic. The woman fielding the questions was talking as if she was being held at gunpoint and that guy playing the demo absolutely sucked. Lol at getting wiped out in a Pokemon demo.

It was cool to see more of the region and some of the new Pokemon at least.

I have to agree. After seeing that live stream, I am really hoping for a difficulty setting now more than ever. It's just becoming a very hold-your-hand kind of game. I understand the reasoning behind it, because they are trying to appeal to a wider, and possibly even younger than before, audience. But I have to admit that it's kind of annoying to fans who have played the games before, and want some sort of a challenge. I mean, I liked having to memorize type effectiveness and things of that nature. But again, they are trying to appeal to the masses. It does make it a heck of a lot easier for anyone who has never played Pokemon, so I have to give them credit although I might not like some of the changes. I loved the fact that they showcased the region, and seeing new Pokemon was great, as you said. Just really hoping that we get a difficulty setting.

 

[User Anon 1848]

With 18 types and over 150 type combinations I disagree, I can remember effectiveness against most single types off the top of my head, but when facing a dual type it's not easy to remember at all, it's a quality of life improvement

Nobody is going to be familiar with every Pokemon's typing at all times but that's part of the game. Everyone has those lapses where they wrongly assume a Pokemon's typing in battle. That rightfully leaves an opportunity for the opponent to capitalise on your mistake. I just see this as adding unnecessary padding to an already simplified series.

 

[blue]

The Official Pokemon website has updated with the new Bug-type Pokemon, Grubbin. Don't think this Pokemon was shown in the segment for E3 but it looks like it could be the new early Bug-type!

 

[OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire]

Wow, more new Pokémon? I better check them out after I take a break from watching Zelda.

 

[Hikamaru]

Selene is the moon goddess if I'm not mistaken, so the naming convention makes sense.

As for the stuff they added, it all seems very neat. I'm not entirely sure where the flak for how effective move types are being listed with the move is coming from given it's relatively unobtrusive and it's something most newbies would figure out fairly fast anyway and would probably ignore if they weren't paying attention. The cell shading looks loads better than X/Y/ORAS, and I really like how detailed everything looks. The protagonist being touched by their patron deity seems very interesting though. Could our box legendaries actually be considered gods in this storyline? Or could there be other legendary Pokemon in the game that are actively being worshiped by the citizens of Alola? It's certainly intriguing.

The protagonists are named after gods, and like you said maybe Solgaleo and Lunala are the gods of Alola? That must be a sign that the legendary eventually recognizes the protagonist as the trainer that's most worthy of its power.

 

[James169]

Nobody is going to be familiar with every Pokemon's typing at all times but that's part of the game. Everyone has those lapses where they wrongly assume a Pokemon's typing in battle. That rightfully leaves an opportunity for the opponent to capitalise on your mistake. I just see this as adding unnecessary padding to an already simplified series.

I don't remember ever facing someone in an online battle who had a lapse. Probably because they can access the information within seconds on this 'internet' thing.

 

[Hikamaru]

The Official Pokemon website has updated with the new Bug-type Pokemon, Grubbin. Don't think this Pokemon was shown in the segment for E3 but it looks like it could be the new early Bug-type!

Grubbin looks like a cute little fella! Pure Bug-type with Swarm is a disappointment when you consider how many early Bug-types are like that.

 

[OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire]

Grubbin looks like a cute little fella! Pure Bug-type with Swarm is a disappointment when you consider how many early Bug-types are like that.

It was to be expected. The early bugs are usually either pure Bug or Bug/Poison. The Pure bugs evolve into Bug/Flying most of the time. Unova thus has the most unique early bug.

 

[deathpool]

Grubbin looks like a cute little fella! Pure Bug-type with Swarm is a disappointment when you consider how many early Bug-types are like that.

i'm guessing it'll become bug/electric based off the dex description.

"Grubbin relies on its sturdy jaw as a weapon in battle and as a tool for burrowing through the earth. Grubbin loves electricity, which is why it can be found near power plants and substations. By wrapping tree branches in the sticky threads that it spews from its mouth, Grubbin can swing around like an actor on suspension wires!"

 

[Hikamaru]

It was to be expected. The early bugs are usually either pure Bug or Bug/Poison. The Pure bugs evolve into Bug/Flying most of the time. Unova thus has the most unique early bug.

It's a predictable pattern, but then again I remember Scatterbug didn't have Swarm, and while Venipede and Sewaddle did have Swarm they were found only after 2nd Gym so that changed up the early Bug-type formula a bit.

 

[User Anon 1848]

I don't remember ever facing someone in an online battle who had a lapse. Probably because they can access the information within seconds on this 'internet' thing.

Well if it's that simple to figure out typing then there's even less reason for this feature. Seriously though I was referring to a situation where someone was already sure that they knew of a Pokemon's typing and already made their move despite having the wrong idea. There have been Pokemon I've encountered many times yet I've occasionally forgot their typing and chose to use an ill-advised move against it as a consequence. It doesn't happen often to me but I assume this happens to everyone or at least most players at some point whether it be in-game or online.

 

[OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire]

i'm guessing it'll become bug/electric based off the dex description.

"Grubbin relies on its sturdy jaw as a weapon in battle and as a tool for burrowing through the earth. Grubbin loves electricity, which is why it can be found near power plants and substations. By wrapping tree branches in the sticky threads that it spews from its mouth, Grubbin can swing around like an actor on suspension wires!"

An Electric type huh? I wonder if it'll evolve into a Bug/Electric Fly or Beatle.

 

[Hikamaru]

i'm guessing it'll become bug/electric based off the dex description.

"Grubbin relies on its sturdy jaw as a weapon in battle and as a tool for burrowing through the earth. Grubbin loves electricity, which is why it can be found near power plants and substations. By wrapping tree branches in the sticky threads that it spews from its mouth, Grubbin can swing around like an actor on suspension wires!"

I know we have a Bug/Electric in Joltik line but interesting you pick up on that. I might have to dig deep and see what species Grubbin might be based on, unless if the Daily team do the research first.

 

[Iceshadow3317]

Here we go.... people bellyaching about the games becoming too simple. Can we please just get over that? Enjoy the new pokemon. Enjoy the new Region. Enjoy the Graphics. Enjoy the storyline. People complain in EVERY SINGLE GAME I play because they are making things simpler and I really hate the argument that people have to do homework or study something to enjoy a game. It takes the fun out of things.

Does everything have to be over complicated? For the most part. I never have problems choosing the wrong move, because for the most part I remember them all. I have trouble remembering that Dark is Immune to Psychic sometimes, but that's about it. I did have problems with Fairy when it first come out, but I have a better understanding of it now.

 

[Beautifully_Twisted]

Why isn't anyone talking about how Popplio can learn a fairy type move? Doesn't that kind of prove it's final evolution will be part fairy?

 

[James169]

Well if it's that simple to figure out typing then there's even less reason for this feature. Seriously though I was referring to a situation where someone was already sure that they knew of a Pokemon's typing and already made their move despite having the wrong idea. There have been Pokemon I've encountered many times yet I've occasionally forgot their typing and chose to use an ill-advised move against it as a consequence. It doesn't happen often to me but I assume this happens to everyone or at least most players at some point whether it be in-game or online.

Really? Making things less of a hassle is a bad thing? You must hate vehicles, wheels on suitcases, tin openers, just anything that isn't a pain in the arse.

 

[Hikamaru]

Why isn't anyone talking about how Popplio can learn a fairy type move? Doesn't that kind of prove it's final evolution will be part fairy?

Yeah, Disarming Voice.

A move I didn't expect, but with the Water/Fairy speculation for its final evo it does seem to make sense now. Maybe there's a chance it could learn another Fairy move later, such as Play Rough.