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  1. It's also probably the longest route in the entire franchise, lol. At the end of the road, there's an island where you would fight and catch Shaymin. I was wondering if it was in PokeMMO. Turns out it is, but it can't be reached...
  2. I know I can rematch the E4 and they'll get harder, but it's not the issue. I don't complain because it was too easy for me, I complain because it changes the experience compared to the original games. People who discover Platinum with PokeMMO will judge the game based on their playthrough in PokeMMO. If they find the E4 too easy, they'll think the E4 in Platinum was too easy, because they'll think they played Platinum when it's not really the case. I'm sure it's the case for every other region now, but when I played those (that was years ago), I didn't feel like it changed the experience compared to the original games. It's really the first time I have this feeling that the balance is wrong (for E4 ; again, the rest of the game was great imo). I wouldn't say Flint was a joke in the original game. He isn't hard once you know how to handle it, but before you do know him, his Sunny Day really is challenging (I should mention I never use bag items during battle, like potions and revives ; I have a fair fight policy, even against AI). I wouldn't say he's incredibly hard either, but at least he was clever ^^. I kind of felt like he had a brain decease during his transfer to PokeMMO, xD. About Cynthia, I suspected it was about balancing, but I really think she was levelled down a bit too much. Losing is part of the game, and many people remember Cynthia for the amount of butt-kicking she gave them. If you make her too easy, people who discover Platinum in PokeMMO won't understand why she's considered one of the most powerful Trainers we get to fight in the entire franchise. On a side note, I actually love the fact that Pokemons get healed between each battle (I don't know since when it does that because I hadn't played PokeMMO in a while, so it was a surprise for me, and a nice one, xD). It doesn't change the battle difficulty, so I really don't mind that. I really only care about the battles, and I felt that the E4 battles were underwhelming. Now if it's only me, fair enough ^^.
  3. Hey there, So, I loved what PokeMMO did with Sinnoh. Quite faithful to the original game, except with a higher difficulty, and some nice surprises. However, there's one thing that really disappointed me: the Elite 4 is relatively easy, especially compared to the original gameI I noticed two major issues: - the Fire-type Trainer never uses Sunny Day. In the original game, its entire strategy is based around it: it hits harder with its fire types, water-type attacks are less effective, and it has Solar Beam. It all makes it far harder to defeat him even with Water-types and Ground-types. In PokeMMO, it's far too easy because it never uses it. Maybe it has it, but personally, I haven't seen it... - Cynthia is nerfed!!! The others have slightly better levels, but for some reason, all of Cynthia's Pokemon have 4 levels less than in the original game! Why would you do that? Cynthia is memorable because she kicks the players' butts hard. Right now, in PokeMMO, Cynthia is relatively easy to handle... Anyone else frustrated because of that? I still loved what they did, but frankly, when I replayed the original game last year, I found the Elite 4 much harder... Hopefully it will be balanced in a future update...
  4. I don't care about Baton Pass, but I agree it shouldn't have been changed. Baton Pass without stat changes is worthless. PokeMMO was the promise to get original Pokemon games into an MMO, but for years now the devs went and changed so much, officially for the sake of balance. They should not. They should leave the games as they are, and only ban things in multiplayer official events. (I still love this game though!)
  5. I'm all for including Johto. It's weird to have the entire content of generations 1, 3, 4 and 5 but not 2. It's like there's a hole in the middle of the game, lol. Johto is beautiful, has a lot of interesting Pokemon (I know, pretty much all of them are available now, but you have to look around in every region to find them, it's a pain in the *ss), some interesting features (it would be nice to have apricorns in PokeMMO, so that we can make our own Pokeballs), it is memorable for most people who played it, and those who don't want it simply have to ignore it. Besides, implementing it wouldn't be that hard. First, they'd only include Johto, without even considering Kanto. That would be more than enough for most people. For Kanto 2G: - either keep the map as it is, and make the players run through Johto and "1G Kanto" to unlock the Mount Silver, without even considering the new content available in Kanto in HGSS. SO basically: simply don't make a second map. - or simply make a second Kanto map. When players go to Kanto after Johto, they wind up in the second map ; otherwise, they're in the first. About that second map: just make it a copy of the first one, except for the NPCs and the few places that are different. If people want to go to the original Kanto after Johto, well, simply make it possible with a "Time portal". It's not rocket science, really. Johto would pose absolutely no problems for PokeMMO devs, they already implemented everything from it except for the map, NPCs, and story. Of course I'm not saying it could be done in a few days, lol. These things take time, and for now, we don't need a new region since we just got a new one. But Johto is more than possible to implement, and I think it is mandatory for the complete Pokemon experience.
  6. I honestly loved what they did with Giratina. Definitely didn't expect it, and it was quite hard (although I managed it quite easily with Torterra, Gastrodon and Honchkrow). I lost only once, came back with the optimal strategy, and executed it the second time. It was thrilling, but it worked out pretty well. If you want some advice:
  7. Hi! So, the 3rd generation is almost entirely done (there is still some work to do, but most of it is done), so I am wondering (like everyone, I guess) : which generation will be done after it? Maybe it's already been decided, but I searched and found nothing, so I'm asking it here. This thread is also there so that everyone speaks their mind about it! So, I'll start : I don't think Johto is worth including into PokeMMO. I really love that region, but we can already get every Pokemon from that region. Except the legendaries, the only missing ones are the starters and Sudowoodo (maybe a few others in PokeMMO, correct me if I'm wrong... but in the original games, those were the only ones we couldn't get in FireRed and/or Emerald). And I really don't think you should program a whole game just for those few (we're talking about making an entirely game : is all that work worth 10 Pokemons?). Plus, it would be weird if we could do the 1st generation game and the 2nd generation game with the same character, since the heroes of the 1st and 2nd generations are supposed to confront each other... but that point is not really important. Still, since almost every Pokemon of the 2nd generation are done, as well as half the map, it would surely be easier to program Johto than Sinnoh. On the other hand, if we could get the 4th generation, this would mean : much more Pokemons, more moves and abilities. It will be much more interesting! So, that's what I think : for players, the 4th generation should me more interesting to get, but Johto would be easier to program (or at least, faster). But given all the great work you've already done, there is no doubt you can do either!
  8. That was on purpose : Hikari is writing, and she is not very good in english... Ok I'm just kidding lol, thanks ^^. I got it wrong because of that damn anime Fairy Tail, I'm sure of it!
  9. Thanks ^^, I thought about it, but I decided not to do so. After all, this is a mail, and a mail isn't necessarily structured into a lot of paragraphs (although we might say that a mail isn't often that long lol).
  10. Hi! I want to participate too! But I have a doubt with the IGN: is it my account in the game, or rather my character's name? It seems more logical to me that it is the second choice, but if I'm wrong please tell me! So, here is my IGN: LuluViBritannia. To understand better my story, here are a few things to know: - I took the Japanese names for the characters, because I knew/liked them better. So, here is a little recap: Satoshi= Ash Hikari= Dawn Sumomo= Maylene (Veilstone City Gym Leader) Shinji= Paul - There are many references to the anime, if you understand them you'll like the story better! Finally, here is the story (it makes 1493 words): [spoiler]Satoshi had just come back home. This morning, he was happily eating breakfast with Pikachu, when his mother came in with a bunch of mail. “Honey, there is something for you!” she said. Satoshi and Pikachu were joyful. “Really? Thanks!” he said while his mother gave him a mail. It was from Hikari. Satoshi opened it and started to read it with Pikachu. “Dear Satoshi, How are you? I saw you in the Unova League, too bad you lost... But you were so great! I came back home for a few weeks, I watched you with my mother, and seeing you against a Lucario made me think of the old times! So I decided to visit Sumomo in Veilstone city, since it had been a while. Arriving there, I witnessed something awesome, I figured it would definitely interest you since it is about... battle! So, I arrived in Veilstone City, and I got to the Pokemon Center. Then, I quickly went to the Gym. The place hasn't changed since you've fought Sumomo! Of course, they repaired the building (do you remember you completely destroyed the roof during your battle?). There, Sumomo was fighting someone. Her opponent was a cool guy with a red vest and a black jean. Sumomo had Meditita on the field. Her opponent’s Pokemon was a beautiful Pidgeot. The fight seemed close to the end: Meditita would clearly fall. I heard Sumomo yell “Meditita, use Psychic!” Meditita reacted instantly, and hit Pidgeot. It made the bird crash down on the ground. But the challenger didn’t seem worried at all! “Get up and fight back with Aerial Ace!” Sumomo smiled: “It’s our chance! Meditita, use Detect!” Meditita was ready to avoid the Aerial Ace. But Luke screamed “As I planned! Double Team!” The Pidgeot was duplicated, so Meditita had no idea of when to avoid! By instinct, it avoided the first Pidgeot… but it was fake! Meditita also avoided the second one, but the third one, the real Pidgeot, hit it! It was so powerful, Meditita fell down. Sumomo called it back. Then, she saw me. She was surprised, but very happy: “Hikari! It's been a long time!” I answered her questions about my being here, and asked her what was going on. “Luke is competing for the Sinnoh League this year. Excuse-me, I have to end this, but then we'll catch up! You can stay and watch if you want to. Is it all right, Pokemon Ranger?” Surprised, I looked at her opponent, Luke: a Pokemon Ranger? That’s so cool! He looked at me too, and smile. “Well, why not? It's nice having such a cute spectator. Well, let's keep going!” Sumomo approved and sent Machoke. You too fought that Machoke with a bird, remember? So, the fight started again: Luke told his Pidgeot to attack with Brave Bird. Pidgeot quickly attacked its opponent. I heard Sumomo say “Machoke, show Hikari what you’ve learned: Rock Tomb!” and Luke: “Too late! Go!” But he was wrong: Machoke launched its attack right in time: rocks fell from above and hit both Machoke and Pidgeot. Machoke got out of the rocks, revealing a beaten Pidgeot. Sumomo smiled, but then Machoke fell down: Pidgeot had actually touched its target! Luke laughed: “Well, you did some great job, Pidgeot. Come back, you earned some rest!” He pointed Pidgeot with a Pokeball and called it back. Then, he took another ball from his bag. “Pichu, here you go!” He threw his Pokeball in the air, and a cute little Pichu came out. It had a neckless with a grey stone. “Is it an Everstone?” I asked, and Luke said “It's Pichu's call: she didn't want to evolve. She has kind of a “Pichu pride”, that's insane...” Sumomo laughed: “This Pichu seems to have a lot of personality!” She was right: even though Pichu was small, it seemed determined. Sumomo summoned Lucario. While I was sitting down, Luke had Pichu make Agility. Sumomo reacted instantly: “Now, Pichu is still for a second! Lucario, Aura Sphere!” But Luke didn't panic: “Let's give it back: Iron Tail!” In a flash, Pichu turned back and hit the Aura Sphere with his tail: it was so powerful that the shockwave made the Gym shake! The Aura Sphere hit Lucario. I looked at Pichu: it was already gone! I looked for it and finally saw it in the air, right above its opponent. Then I heard Luke say “Go! Iron Tail again!” but Sumomo answered to it: “Metal Claw!” Both of Lucario's hands got metal claws, but it attacked with only one hand. The two moves hit into one another. “Now, use your other hand to hit Pichu!” Sumomo said. Lucario did, and Pichu couldn't react in time. It was hit so hard that it crashed in the roof. Then it fell on the ground. “Are you ok, Pichu?” Luke asked, and Pichu happily answered while getting up. “You're good, Sumomo!” Luke said, and she answered “He he, don't underestimate a Gym Leader! Lucario, Aura Sphere!” Luke fought back: “Pichu, counter it with Thunderbolt!” The two moves hit right in the middle of the field. The ground shook again, the floor even cracked! I looked at Luke: he seemed to be thinking. “Pichu... Are you sure you want to keep it? The stone, it is.” Furious, Pichu turned toward her trainer, yelling at him. “I got it, I got it! Then, another Agility!” Pichu used Agility, increasing its speed again. Sumomo tried again: “Lucario, get close to it and use Force Palm!” Lucario quickly came next to Pichu and tried to hit it. I looked at Sumomo: she was doing the same moves as Lucario. She hasn't changed at all! I looked at the fight again: Pichu had disappeared again, Lucario seemed lost. Luke took the chance: “Volt Tackle!” Lucario turned back, while Sumomo said “Now! Jump and use Force Palm!” Lucario jumped a bit too late: the Volt Tackle hit its leg. But Lucario's Force Palm succeeded in touching Pichu. Because of the shock, Lucario was sent in the air, and Pichu was half buried in the ground. “Pichu, you have to get out of here, NOW!” But it was too late: Sumomo said “Finish it with Bone Crush!” While Lucario was moving, Sumomo was doing the same thing again. She was confident: it was the end of the battle. “Pichu, use Agility one more time and get out of here!” Luke screamed. But it was too late: Lucario hit Pichu. The smoke produced by the shock was preventing us from seeing anything. Even though we couldn't tell what was going on, Luke talked to his Pokemon: “Listen, Pichu! You have to take off that stone! It's not about strength, style, or victory! It's about moving on! About letting the past behind us! Let's let it go... all our past! This is not your evolution: this is OURS! Pichu!” No answer... was it really the end? Suddenly, something came out of the smoke, heading to Luke. Luke caught it: it was the Everstone. He smiled and looked at the field, so did I: Pichu jumped out of the smoke, very hurt but still standing. “Ok, Pichu! Iron Tail!” I heard Luke say, and then Sumomo: “Lucario, avoid it!” Pichu, in the air, prepared its move and headed to Lucario. During his jump, Pichu started to glow: he was evolving! This was such a surprise that Lucario didn't react when the brand new Pikachu hit it with a long powerful Iron Tail. “Well done, Pichu! Sorry, I mean Pikachu!” Luke said, and Pikachu answered. I couldn't help but yell “Amazing!” But Luke and Sumomo were so focused on the fight that they didn't notice me. Lucario and Pikachu were standing in front of one another. The last move would be the last! I heard both the trainers yell “Volt Tackle!” and “Bone Crush!” and then the two Pokemon ran toward their opponent. But suddenly... Lucario stopped moving and fell! It had been paralyzed when it had touched its opponent, because of Pichu's capacity (Static, of course you know it!). Luke's Pikachu kept going, and finally hit Lucario. And that was it: Lucario was defeated! I have rarely seen such an intense battle, this was crazy! I hadn't felt like that since your fights against Shinji. By the way, I saw his brother, he sends you his congratulations for the Unova League. He told me Shinji is still traveling around the world. He seems to be kinder with his Pokemon, now. Isn't it great? What about you? What will you do now? I want to know everything, so answer quickly! Bye! Hikari PS: Piplup says he misses Pikachu! “ Satoshi finished to read and talked to Pikachu: “He seems strong, this Luke! This makes me want to train, now! Come on, Pikachu!” Followed by his best friend Pikachu, Satoshi quickly got out of the house… and of course, had forgotten to answer Hikari![/spoiler] Thanks for reading, feel free to discuss about it!
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