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4th Gen HG/SS - Increased use of Stylus

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    HG/SS - Increased use of Touch Screen

    We know about the new games Heart Gold and Soul Silver.

    With the recent scans, I think some of us have noticed that the use of the stylus is have got more important, which means that from the GBA games, in which all was compacted in one screen, now seems we'll be using more the stylus :/

    In the NDS games we started with it, D/P/Pt made it more important, but HG/SS shows that the bag will be in the touch screen.

    That means me should adecuate to the new system in going through the storyline, since from the 1st generation up to now the menu was always in the top screen.

    What do you think of it? They should keep it like the previous games, or you consider it a good change.

    Practical or a little too dependant on the touch screen?
     
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    Meh it's the same to me, I like using the touch screen for things so I think this will be just a more convenient way to getting into your bag.
     
    Same here, Nintendo is taking advantage of what they built. I think it is a pretty nice feature and adds more to the game's design. It doesn't take away much originality from the older version so it doesn't bother me neither.

    -I guess I'll need to start getting used to the touch screen more now...
     
    I Absolutly Love it. You will be able to access everything here,and with only one touch, start, scroll, A...i love it! They probably will also make like a Pokedex Button, and Pokegear button, and more :P
     
    Too dependable on the touch screen? No. That's what it's there for, it's nice that Nintendo is making more use of it with the Pokemon games. I'm looking forward to it!

    For all we know though, maybe we'll get both options (touch screen & x button)
     
    EDIT: Totally agree with Hiroshi. it WAS annoying switching between
    the D-Pad and TS when we had to (Map Checker thingamabobber, I'm looking at you).
    That's why I usually just stop completely and doodle with the touch screen as opposed to
    running 1 step, touch screen, 1 step, touch screen, etc. I either completely use the
    D-Pad to control stuff like the menu (the stupid spinning pokeball didn't help at all)
    or stick with the TS. Make it so that we barely notice we're using two screens. I want
    it to flow all together, not be two separate games T_T I wish they would do something
    that COULDN'T be placed on a GBA Cartridge. Do something only the DS can do..

    D/P - Poketch, Poffins,
    Pt - Poketch, Poffins, Minigames
    hG/sS - Menu, ????, ????

    Maybe they'll reintroduce mini games in Wi-Fi (most likely)
    or some sort of poffin alternate for contests. We WILL be using the
    TS more frequently, but I still think the Poketch was a great idea for
    utilizing the touch screen. After all, Game Freak wanted people to
    stay focused on the top screen where the main adventure and
    game is. They didn't want some TS gimmicks taking away from
    the storyline or the battle system, so they just threw in some mini games
    and stuff to distract us. The attack icons was an excellent idea,
    along with the poketch. the Menu? Um.. we'll get used to it, but the
    Poketch was way more fun. Also, the things that bug me is that
    huge empty space beside the buttons (the blue rectangle on the right).
    Also, it's kind of obvious, but there will be more buttons for the Pokedex
    and PokeGear and stuff. A Better idea would be for the TS to show the
    trainer's back (and animate it while the trainer walks/runs/bikes/surfs)
    and once you touch a certain area of the bag, that section of items pops
    open. ie: -touch the right pocket- TMs List pops open..

    it's good and great. I'm not saying it's a bad idea or being too lenient on
    the TS is bad.. After all, we want a DS Game, and not GBA w/ a second
    screen, but I still think they could have done WAY more with the
    touch screen. Hopefully something will surprise me and convince me
    that this is the UPG. They pretty much killed off any chances of nostalgia
    by the very few leaks we DO have of the game, so there's only so
    many things to rely on now.. the Touch Screen features is one of them.
    Don't disappoint us, Game Freak!
    ​
     
    It's what the screen's there for, ain't it? I thought DPPt ALREADY used the touch screen for the bags & menu; I'm a little surprised. (I'm slightly embarassed to admit that I don't own a DS or D/P/Pt at the moment, so I have no idea on all the uses.....)
     
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    (I just saw it on Serebii.)

    I think I prefer it on the bottom screen more.
     
    Sounds like a cool cat idea. The touch screen could have been used for a lot more than it was in D/P/P. Good to see the developers are broadening their horizons this time around.
     
    i'm noticing on serebii the first news is of course HG/SS and it has a picture off the touch screen menu- does anyone else notice that it looks as if you can use the stylus (or press the "a" button) to "turn the page" to another feature?
    https://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
    PS i'm glad they are taking more advantage of the touch screen
     
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    I preferred using the GBA type controls over the stylus, so to me this is just something to get used to, nothing more.
     
    Hiroshi Sotomura said:
    No they aren't. They're making it optional for their first-party and third-party developers to do it, and the particular first-party development team that's never named properly that is responsible for developing Pokémon is taking advantage of the touchscreen this time around. Don't get what I mean? If you do, you'll know the name of the first-party development team.

    Pokémon suffers from constantly switching between the touch screen (in battles) and functions that require the control pad all too frequently. It's really annoying, and I hope they fix it. Hell, the Pokétch didn't need to occupy the screen all the time, either.
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    I get what you're saying, and you make a clear and precise point as well. With the idea of them fixing the problem with the constant annoyance of having to switch between the touchscreen and control pad, I completely see where you are coming from and agree entirely. It got to the edge of my nerves having to deal with that while playing my DPPt.
     
    Jαcκςση said:
    effffff >_<

    I don't have a stylus..
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    You can always buy one in a store or through the internet that has them available.

    -I'm pretty psyched for all the new touchscreen uses, as it'll add more into the game. Who knows what else they might do as more information is revealed as well.
     
    Well, it'll help organizing items easier, atleast. Instead of having to hit select and then going through a list, you might just have to hold the stylus on an item for a sec, and then you can move it anywhere freely.
     
    I'm actually quite excited about this. I barely ever get to use my stylus in the RPG series, so I'll actually make use of it!
     
    I guess the B button will still be used for running like usual, and canceling things as well. Having the touchscreened used more is very nice, and I'm content they made this choice, it's more convenient too.
     
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