Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules.
Part 4: Progress & Pokemon. Sweeping the Sprout Tower!
Hasse and I were making quick work of Route 30 and now more determined than ever we sweeped past the trainers trying to train their pokemon there. We reached a cave entrance as the sun was setting and I decided we were both tired and...
Yeah, what Mulan15262 said. I didn't want "unfair advantage" starting out - starter pokemon definitely give that. Even more so have I chosen Cyndaquil as much first pokemon. My reasoning was that 1. I wanted to make this as hard as possible without going monotype or something - hence the item...
I started playing after grabbing a cup of coffee, dedicated as ever. Then something happened...
Part 3: New team member!
Pidgey and I ran towards Route 30. I had my pokeballs ready and Hasse was ready to kick some butt! Walking in the grass we spotted something up in the tree, climbing...
Moving on with my playthrough/challenge:
Part 2: Tough way ahead
Standing in front of Prof Elm's lab I looked back at my Pidgey following me. He looked eager to get into a battle, to train - to learn. We walked towards Route 29 and my resolve grew. I could become something great, a Pokemon...
Starting my first challenge ever and I intend to go big! SoulSilver fits the challenge really well since I have't played it before but I have completed Silver. It's also, to my knowledge, considered quite hard for a challenge. My plan is to go hard or go home, the latter is more likely.
Rules...