Day 1: What is your first memory of Pokemon?
Ah yes, this was a good 'un. Fresh off of Chinese New Year, I had cash to splash via the lycees from my Chinese relatives. Being a young child, around 6 or 7, my impatience got the better of me and I opted to buy a Pokemon TCG Booster Pack, one from the ex era as I recall. Delta Species~ Strangely, the only card I remember receiving from that pack was Staryu. Nevertheless, the cards piqued my interest, so what did I do? Buy 30 more. Thus began my spree of pokemon cards, where I bought and bought and bought, right up until Year 6 where I decided that the cards were getting wayyy too expensive. I bought from France as well. And in France, I also bought a Pokemon game, giving it a try. That game was called Pokemon: Version Perle. And I played it and it was GLORIOUS, despite me not understanding half the words due to it being in French. Aaaand that's how my love of Pokemon began :P
Day 2: What was your first experience with a shiny Pokémon?
Hehe, I got really lucky with my first (and only). Discounting Red Gyarados, I was playing Pokemon Black when I came across a Shiny Drilbur. Adamant. With Sand Rush. This was when I actually knew a bit about competitive Pokemon so I knew that it was great and I should keep it. Haven't seen any other shiny though :/
Day 3: How close have you come to "catching 'em all"?
Pfft, nowhere near. I've completed every Regional dex but nah I haven't caught them all, nor do I intend to as that would put me under intense agony over the gruelling process as well as the fact that I have to catch an Emolga x_x. I can't punish myself THAT much.
Day 4: What was your first level 100 Pokémon?
Heatran, Version Perle, and I considered it a huge achievement. That feeling of getting your Pokemon to Level 100 without Action Replay is absolutely wonderful. Palkia followed swiftly afterwards, and then Infernape. Elite Four da best.
Day 5: What is your favorite Pokémon and why?
Ohoho where to begin. I can't name a singular favourite Pokemon since I have a few I like equally. And sadly, my justification for liking each one isn't solid as such, and it just goes by personal preference. As a lot of people know, I adore Ludicolo. That goofy grin, kick-ass colour scheme and overal what-the-fuckery of the design just makes it perfect. Shuckle is also a great Pokemon and one I have grown to love over time, it has that perfect mix of cute, derpy, and badassery. Probopass is also one of my favourites for the same reason as Ludicolo -- you have no idea what Gamefreak was thinking. Whimsicott is so aesthetically pleasing, although my love for it only blossomed after sweeping one of my friends' Ubers team with Whimsicott and only Whimsicott. Grumpig and Granbull also deserve mentions; I've always been a hipster when it comes to Pokemon designs, and these are often noted as the most "forgettable" designs, but hey, I love them. I think Granbull is one of my favourites due to a Pokemon card of it I have. Out of the XY mons, Helioptile (see: my avatar) is my favourite and Gooby comes a close second.
Day 6: Which Pokémon rumors did you believe when you were younger?
The obvious one is the most prominent for me, which is hold down <enter random buttons here> to increase catch rate of the Pokemon. For me, it was the up button and vigorously mashing A. I still do it haha. Also I heard rumours about Chimecho being a legendary. Soooo I encounter a Chimeco, have a master ball at hand, and decide to catch it. Disappointment was inevitable.
Day 7: Which aspect of XY are you looking forward to the most?
Mega Evolutions and fairy type!!!!111 Nah, I'm mainly looking forward to the kick-ass 3D graphics and world overview, with the fancy areas to explore. It's been the same for every new game, and I'm not gonna stop looking forward to that the most. Even if XY has already thrown a lot in my face; I'm lukewarm about the new Fairy typing while being displeased by the news of the MegaEvolutions. Taking photos and character customisation is cool, but not tooooo noteworthy. Roller skates and riding Pokemon is decent too :)
Day 8: What are your Pokémon "quirks"?
Nothing except the previously mentioned catch rate technique. Actually, I arrange my PC boxes so that each pokemon of each type goes in each box. All the grass type pokemon go in the fiirst box, the fire type in the second, etc.
Oh I also scream BLUB BLUB NOT A MAGIKARP every time I fish.
Day 9: What is your favorite region and why?
Hoenn. I've never played it, but it has most of my favourite Pokemon. If not Hoenn, then Unova. Sorry for the lack of a detailed answer x_x
Day 10: If you could change one thing about the Pokémon games, what would it be?
Uh, many things. More than one save file is a biggie. A nerf to rain and a buff to hail would also be on the list. A dark type gym badge? Actually a gym for every type would be swell. Uh, getting rid of Stealth Roc. And Jynx.
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Day 11: What is your favorite mini-game?
Never played them. Pbbbbbbbbbft
Day 12: Which song/theme is the most nostalgic?
I wanna be the very best - Miley Cyrus
Day 13: How do Colosseum/XD compare to other main-series games?
Never played them. Pokemon Battle Revolution counts right? I gave that game up since it was slow as fuck. Other non-series Pokemon games I've plated is oh gosh just remembered POKEMON CRATER OH MY GOD MAN. That was the best i mean i just get sad thinking about how it stopped. Man, that game was the craze back in primary school. I remember getting a Blaziken, and Wailord and being so happy about it and thinking that I was the best, and then somebody in my class logged in to my account since my brother told them my password and stole both of the mons and I got really upset but she denied everything despite her suddenly having Blaziken and Wailord jesus christ I need to calm down but seriously yeah pokemon crater was the best.
Day 14: If you were given a pill that erases all memory of Pokémon, would you take it?
Yes. Despite me loving Pokemon, it consumes a lot of my life and my social life as I'm stuck to Smogon AND the new XY coming out, which is a bit of a bummer. Plus Pokemon is kinda frowned upon and while I don't want to give in to peer pressure I think I may be better off giving into peer pressure.
Day 15: Which past feature do you want to return in XY?
Dreamworld abilities. But here's the catch. The DW abilities are DIFFERENT to the current ones. That would make the meta much more diverse and would give a completely different playstyle to the OU meta which we can all agree that for the most part was shit. Also I want items and moves featured in XY FOUND A LOOPHOLE
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Day 16: Did you enjoy the experience of starting fresh in BW?
Yes.
Day 17: What is your favorite Pokémon movie/anime episode?
Hehe, back in the day I was a wee rascal. My school was having a junk sale and the first Pokemon movie was being sold (on VHS of course, no petty new fangled DVDs or "Net Flicks". And.. and I SHOPLIFTED omygod. That guilt is still on my mind. So ANYWAY I watched it and I loved it end of.
Day 18: If you could erase one Pokémon from existence, which one would you choose?
Jynx
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Day 19: What is the most unfortunate thing that has happened to you while playing Pokemon?
I'm a p lucky guy.
Day 20: How much did you spoil yourself before launch in previous generations?
Not at all.
Day 21: What are your plans for release day (October 12)?
I will buy the game.
Day 22: Who is the coolest NPC in the Pokémon games?
your mom hehe
