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Walking Pokemon

Cupid

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    This is the reason why I absolutely love HG/SS. I absolutely adore this feature. I think it's just wonderful. I don't see how anyone can not like it, and I don't want to know. I think being able to interact with my Pokemon outside battle, like characters in the anime do, really adds to the roleplaying aspect of the game. It makes Pokemon seem more like living creatures, with thoughts and emotions, instead of just mindless automatons.

    Words really can't express how very, very disappointing it is to me that they dropped this feature from newer games. I wish with all my heart that they would bring it back.
     
    LusoTrainer

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    Cupid said:
    I don't see how anyone can not like it, and I don't want to know.
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    Then what's there to discuss?

    Personally, I don't like it. And it's a pity since HeartGold and SoulSilver was the only DS game I was somewhat interested to play.
     
    LusoTrainer

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    Trapleton said:
    Why? I don't see what's so bad about it...
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    Well, for starters it's not an optional feature. And personally, it also goes against the very concept of "Pocket Monsters".

    I have nothing against those who like it though. I would just prefer that those who don't are given the choice to not have one following you around all the time.
     
    Kieran

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    • I like it too; But since from next generation on, you're allowed to walk sideways, so I doubt they'll make so many sprites for Pokemons to follow you about anymore.
     

    Sirfetch’d

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    I can certainly see both sides of this discussion because it does indeed go against the "Pocket Monsters" thing, but then again makes the scenes from the anime where trainers are seen walking with their Pokemon a bit more realistic. As for me, I loved this feature and was one of the biggest highlights from Pokemon HG/SS and Yellow Versions. However, in HG/SS I do feel that a toggle option would have been ideal for not only those who don't like Pokemon following you at all, but also for people to use when certain Pokemon that shouldn't be able to follow you(like fish Pokemon) were at the lead of your party. I would definitely say that this feature is on my wishlist though of things that I would adore to see make a return in the future. It would be really amazing to see Pokemon following you around in 3D now. Hopefully if we get RSE remakes they will include this feature!
     

    Cupid

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    Bah, I knew I'd immediately get a hater.

    Is making it a non optional feature not just as much of a killjoy as completely omitting it?

    Yes, I think being able to turn it on or off as desired would be best.

    Yeah, they're supposed to be "pocket monsters", but that doesn't mean they have to be mindless animals who are only allowed to venture into the outside world when it's time to get beaten up, or beat up another creature...
     
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    sh1nyzorua

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    I love this feature. I was so sad when I first played Black and realized my Pokemon wouldn't follow me. . .
    I enjoy it because it helps make the game more realistic for me. You get to see how your Pokemon are feeling, what they're thinking, what they're doing, etc.
     
    LusoTrainer

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    Michonne said:
    but then again makes the scenes from the anime where trainers are seen walking with their Pokemon a bit more realistic.
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    Although the anime was the one who deviated from the games in that regard.

    Cupid said:
    Bah, I knew I'd immediately get a hater.
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    Hater?! Grow up.

    Cupid said:
    Is making it a non optional feature not just as much of a killjoy as completely omitting it?
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    Not to me. And like I said, the main problem was that it wasn't optional.

    Cupid said:
    Yeah, they're supposed to be "pocket monsters", but that doesn't mean they have to be mindless animals who are only allowed to venture into the outside world when it's time to get beaten up, or beat up another creature...
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    It certainly doesn't mean having them follow you around everywhere. That's what Pokéballs are for.
     

    Orifiel

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    • Ah.. yeah. I love that walking Pokemon feature.
    Although, The added in Platinum was it? Walking with your Pokemon in the Park.
    I remember when I first bought SS, I have a pokewalker too, and was surprise
    when the Pokemon went out of the Pokeball. Yes, wish they just added that feature.
     

    yungdialysis

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    • YES YES YES i loved it, but for some reason i'm not praying for it to come in the new games.
     
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