Simple Questions & Simple Answers (Orange Islands Edition) - Page 6

Manitary · Feb 28th, 2013, 11:47:14 PM

I think OU subforum is preferred for this kind of question. Anyway, there's a 25 pages topic where people discussed about Deo-D and whether he should be OU or not

Cobraroll · Mar 1st, 2013, 4:39:28 AM

This is not the forum to ask that question. This forum does NOT concern any of Smogon's metagames. Try the "Smogon Metagames" subforum for that.

Also, Deoxys wasn't banned on a whim. Over the course of several weeks, there were hundreds of posts with arguments back and forth, a test environment set up to test the effects of Deoxys' eventual banning, and dozens of qualified voters who eventually sent it to Ubers. You can't just stroll in after such a process and demand that it should be undone just because you happen to present another argument (which, by the way, was posted by other members as well, back when there was still time to influence the voters).

JoyceyMaster · Mar 4th, 2013, 2:15:47 PM

Hello guys,

I'm doing a runthrough of Mystery Dungeon, Explorers of the Sky and wondered which two starters would give me the most efficient run of the game?

I'm planning to play up to Darkrai, so any two starters that would work would be much appreciated!

Thanks! :D

Zowayix · Mar 4th, 2013, 4:47:01 PM

Riolu is probably among the best starters in Sky because it can hit the hardest bosses (Dialga and Darkrai) with a super effective move. You can also teach it Earthquake from the TM.

Shinx gets the amazing Discharge to take out Monster Houses very easily, and Mudkip gets Endeavor which instantly drops most bosses' titanic HP to a comparatively low amount. But that last one is a bit on the situational side, so I'd go with Riolu and Shinx for pretty much optimal efficiency.

On a related note, the following question is kind of obscure, but I'd really appreciate it if someone could provide an answer:

In all three Gen IV PMD games, are Team Tasty's genders ever mentioned? If so, what are they?

ahEe8olB3EkWRgT · Mar 4th, 2013, 8:50:52 PM

Does anyone know what kind of promo materials GameStop's giving out for the Meloetta event? My local store just loves to miss out on the things like the Keldeo event poster.

JoyceyMaster · Mar 5th, 2013, 1:55:13 PM

Thanks! :D

DHR-107 · Mar 6th, 2013, 3:58:20 AM

Really REALLY random question that popped into my head last night...

Is there anything on the net detailing how the sizes of the Magikarp from the Lake Of Rage are calculated? Like, cause the fisherman guy has that board, and you take Karps to him. And he tells you how big they are (Usually way bigger than the dex entry). Just wondering if anyone knows what it is based on, either IV's or level or just plain random :|

Luminary · Mar 7th, 2013, 6:46:02 PM

So, my Pokemon White 2 just came in the mail. Haven't played since gen 4.
I heard there was a "challenge mode". Is it recommended? I'm not into grinding, but a "more intelligent AI" sounds like just what the doctor ordered. Does it live up to that? Or is it just a sadistic grind-fest like most RPG "hard modes"?

Is it possible to transfer the key for challenge mode over wifi? Is that how that goes? Do I need a Pal Pad? I haven't started my game yet. If I do challenge mode, I'd like to do it from the beginning.

**R_N** · Mar 7th, 2013, 6:56:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Luminary

So, my Pokemon White 2 just came in the mail. Haven't played since gen 4.
I heard there was a "challenge mode". Is it recommended? I'm not into grinding, but a "more intelligent AI" sounds like just what the doctor ordered. Does it live up to that? Or is it just a sadistic grind-fest like most RPG "hard modes"?

Is it possible to transfer the key for challenge mode over wifi? Is that how that goes? Do I need a Pal Pad? I haven't started my game yet. If I do challenge mode, I'd like to do it from the beginning.

Challenge mode isn't too grind happy. AI kinda varies, it did feel a little smarter over all I think; the important trainers getting more/different pokemon with items helps. The normal trainers enjoy the level bump since it gives more power to them.

You can't transfer it through wi-fi. Only a Black 2 game that has unlocked the key can transfer it, via local IR, to other games.

Luminary · Mar 7th, 2013, 6:58:55 PM

qq that means I have to go find an eight year old if I want challenge mode~
Thank you very much for the clarification!

Zowayix · Mar 7th, 2013, 7:03:37 PM

To emphasize the above post:

The only way to access Challenge Mode at the beginning of the game is to have someone else physically near you with a Black 2 game that has originally unlocked Challenge Mode by beating the E4 in their game.

If you think that feels like BS, you're exactly right.

EDIT: Ninja'd.

Yveltal · Mar 8th, 2013, 12:58:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat DHR-107

Really REALLY random question that popped into my head last night...

Is there anything on the net detailing how the sizes of the Magikarp from the Lake Of Rage are calculated? Like, cause the fisherman guy has that board, and you take Karps to him. And he tells you how big they are (Usually way bigger than the dex entry). Just wondering if anyone knows what it is based on, either IV's or level or just plain random :|

At first I thought it was the same calculation with measuring Barboach and Shroomishes in Ruby version. Then I found this:
(A*64h+ (int ((BC+10000h-DE) /F)) %100h)) ÷10

[It] rolls it up by using rrc (Right Rotate Carries) (Bit is put and [it] right shifts and [it] does and overflowing old 0bit is put in new septenary bit).

The length follows a set list of numbers/values for possible lengths based on both the Magikarps IVs and your trainer ID, as I understand it.

Zowayix · Mar 8th, 2013, 1:30:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Zowayix

In all three Gen IV PMD games, are Team Tasty's genders ever mentioned? If so, what are they?

Anyone got an answer to this?

Yveltal · Mar 8th, 2013, 1:36:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Zowayix

Anyone got an answer to this?

They used genders in the first Mystery Dungeon games?

DHR-107 · Mar 8th, 2013, 3:28:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Yveltal

At first I thought it was the same calculation with measuring Barboach and Shroomishes in Ruby version. Then I found this:
(A*64h+ (int ((BC+10000h-DE) /F)) %100h)) ÷10

[It] rolls it up by using rrc (Right Rotate Carries) (Bit is put and [it] right shifts and [it] does and overflowing old 0bit is put in new septenary bit).

The length follows a set list of numbers/values for possible lengths based on both the Magikarps IVs and your trainer ID, as I understand it.

Ah okay, I thought it was something to do with IV's but couldn't find anything solid. Nice find on the formula, is there a better breakdown explaining the letters in the formula?

MB Espeon · Mar 8th, 2013, 3:29:10 AM

No, but those are the gen 3 PMD games. Meanwhile, the second set (for gen 4) did have genders.

I feel like I should know the answer to that question but I honestly can't recall.

greentyphlosion · Mar 9th, 2013, 8:30:21 AM

I'm baffled. My record in the Open Level Battle Tower in Emerald is 64 battles, but Scott won't give me a Silver Shield. Can you only get it in Lv. 50 or something?

Houndoomsday · Mar 9th, 2013, 10:48:52 AM

Hey, just a quick question about scrambles: Are you supposed to catch the pokemon in-game, or hack them in with a gameshark or something?

celever · Mar 9th, 2013, 11:13:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Houndoomsday

Hey, just a quick question about scrambles: Are you supposed to catch the pokemon in-game, or hack them in with a gameshark or something?

Catch them in-game

celever · Mar 10th, 2013, 2:22:06 PM

Is there a Black /white 1 in game tier list thread? I looked back but it would take a while to make the OP so I don't want it locked.
Thanks

Layell · Mar 10th, 2013, 2:39:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat celever

Is there a Black /white 1 in game tier list thread? I looked back but it would take a while to make the OP so I don't want it locked.
Thanks

We already have this one in the i-game secotion on site and it was worked out during the months following release. The list is accurate and isn't missing much of anything so there hasn't been a desire to rework it very much at all since it would likely turn out exactly the same.

cantab · Mar 10th, 2013, 2:54:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Houndoomsday

Hey, just a quick question about scrambles: Are you supposed to catch the pokemon in-game, or hack them in with a gameshark or something?

Typically if you can catch them before the Elite Four in the game you're scrambling you do so. Otherwise you might trade in eggs. Though I suppose if you can't trade and want a wider pool of Pokemon you could hack.

celever · Mar 10th, 2013, 5:46:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Layell

We already have this one in the i-game secotion on site and it was worked out during the months following release. The list is accurate and isn't missing much of anything so there hasn't been a desire to rework it very much at all since it would likely turn out exactly the same.

Would it be ok if I made a Mk 2 though? I think there's still enough room for discussion there and I need something to do in my spare time :P

AHickey1995 · Mar 12th, 2013, 2:33:53 AM

So running through White 2 and I just realized there is no Larvesta to be found. This is complete bullshit.

Better Call Stall · Mar 12th, 2013, 2:51:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat AHickey1995

So running through White 2 and I just realized there is no Larvesta to be found. This is complete bullshit.

There isn't? I know there's a Volcarona though.

Feb 28th, 2013, 11:47:14 PM	#126
Manitary Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 152 Italy	I think OU subforum is preferred for this kind of question. Anyway, there's a 25 pages topic where people discussed about Deo-D and whether he should be OU or not __________________ A Smogon Doubles team need your help to improve...go here to check it! -- FR Scramble (Update group #1 - E4 beaten - E4 rematch beaten) B2 Random Nuzlocke (E4 beaten) B2 monotype Poison (E4 beaten)

Mar 4th, 2013, 4:47:01 PM	#129
Zowayix Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 322 USA	Riolu is probably among the best starters in Sky because it can hit the hardest bosses (Dialga and Darkrai) with a super effective move. You can also teach it Earthquake from the TM. Shinx gets the amazing Discharge to take out Monster Houses very easily, and Mudkip gets Endeavor which instantly drops most bosses' titanic HP to a comparatively low amount. But that last one is a bit on the situational side, so I'd go with Riolu and Shinx for pretty much optimal efficiency. On a related note, the following question is kind of obscure, but I'd really appreciate it if someone could provide an answer: In all three Gen IV PMD games, are Team Tasty's genders ever mentioned? If so, what are they? __________________ Writing a haiku With seventeen syllables Is really diffi--

Mar 6th, 2013, 3:58:20 AM	#132
DHR-107 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 412 Their World	Really REALLY random question that popped into my head last night... Is there anything on the net detailing how the sizes of the Magikarp from the Lake Of Rage are calculated? Like, cause the fisherman guy has that board, and you take Karps to him. And he tells you how big they are (Usually way bigger than the dex entry). Just wondering if anyone knows what it is based on, either IV's or level or just plain random :\| __________________ I'm on a mission to train every Pokemon Family during a playthrough of 3rd to 5th Gen! Currently at: 517/602! Current Team (White): Gothitelle/Accelgor/Maractus/Granbull/Garbodor/Basculin Current Team (Black 2): Solrock/Emboar/Sunflora/Crobat/Dunsparce/Azumarill

Mar 7th, 2013, 7:03:37 PM	#136
Zowayix Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 322 USA	To emphasize the above post: The only way to access Challenge Mode at the beginning of the game is to have someone else physically near you with a Black 2 game that has originally unlocked Challenge Mode by beating the E4 in their game. If you think that feels like BS, you're exactly right. EDIT: Ninja'd. __________________ Writing a haiku With seventeen syllables Is really diffi-- Last edited by Zowayix; Mar 26th, 2013 at 12:35:21 PM.

Mar 8th, 2013, 3:29:10 AM	#141
MB Espeon Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 354 Make way for magic bounce espeon!	No, but those are the gen 3 PMD games. Meanwhile, the second set (for gen 4) did have genders. I feel like I should know the answer to that question but I honestly can't recall. __________________ Dream ability hoarder extraordinare! Breeding up dream world ability breeders on request since... whenever. Can't guarantee good IVs though. Pokémon Black 2 Code - 5072 1749 8695

Mar 1st, 2013, 4:39:28 AM	#127
Cobraroll Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 695	This is not the forum to ask that question. This forum does NOT concern any of Smogon's metagames. Try the "Smogon Metagames" subforum for that. Also, Deoxys wasn't banned on a whim. Over the course of several weeks, there were hundreds of posts with arguments back and forth, a test environment set up to test the effects of Deoxys' eventual banning, and dozens of qualified voters who eventually sent it to Ubers. You can't just stroll in after such a process and demand that it should be undone just because you happen to present another argument (which, by the way, was posted by other members as well, back when there was still time to influence the voters).

Mar 4th, 2013, 2:15:47 PM	#128
JoyceyMaster Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 49	Hello guys, I'm doing a runthrough of Mystery Dungeon, Explorers of the Sky and wondered which two starters would give me the most efficient run of the game? I'm planning to play up to Darkrai, so any two starters that would work would be much appreciated! Thanks! :D

Mar 4th, 2013, 8:50:52 PM	#130
ahEe8olB3EkWRgT Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8	Does anyone know what kind of promo materials GameStop's giving out for the Meloetta event? My local store just loves to miss out on the things like the Keldeo event poster.

Mar 5th, 2013, 1:55:13 PM	#131
JoyceyMaster Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 49	Thanks! :D

Mar 7th, 2013, 6:46:02 PM	#133
Luminary Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 138	So, my Pokemon White 2 just came in the mail. Haven't played since gen 4. I heard there was a "challenge mode". Is it recommended? I'm not into grinding, but a "more intelligent AI" sounds like just what the doctor ordered. Does it live up to that? Or is it just a sadistic grind-fest like most RPG "hard modes"? Is it possible to transfer the key for challenge mode over wifi? Is that how that goes? Do I need a Pal Pad? I haven't started my game yet. If I do challenge mode, I'd like to do it from the beginning.

Mar 7th, 2013, 6:58:55 PM	#135
Luminary Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 138	qq that means I have to go find an eight year old if I want challenge mode~ Thank you very much for the clarification!

Mar 9th, 2013, 8:30:21 AM	#142
greentyphlosion Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 5	I'm baffled. My record in the Open Level Battle Tower in Emerald is 64 battles, but Scott won't give me a Silver Shield. Can you only get it in Lv. 50 or something?

Mar 9th, 2013, 10:48:52 AM	#143
Houndoomsday Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 502 RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL RYDEL	Hey, just a quick question about scrambles: Are you supposed to catch the pokemon in-game, or hack them in with a gameshark or something?

Mar 10th, 2013, 2:22:06 PM	#145
celever Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,059 I HATE COD	Is there a Black /white 1 in game tier list thread? I looked back but it would take a while to make the OP so I don't want it locked. Thanks

Mar 12th, 2013, 2:33:53 AM	#149
AHickey1995 Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 28	So running through White 2 and I just realized there is no Larvesta to be found. This is complete bullshit. __________________ <3<3<3 Elsa and Skyla (Both my bitches) http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/attachme...ll.1068418.jpg I Got banned from GameFAQs for saying "tap dat"