I really believe GF thinks competitive players don't care about that kind of thing, in a "let's not waste resources in something they are not going to pay attention to" sort of way.
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I don't think that's it (in fact, they did introduce A TON of QoL in SwSh to facilitate entry in competitive and overall "maintenance" of competitive pokemon).
I think they care of both competitive and casual players and somewhat try to cather both.
(edit note: competitive = VGC + BSS, remember Smogon doesn't exist)
I think they just fucking fail at PR, something that was shown so many times in the last 5 or so years that it really feels like beating a dead horse's ashes
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I was watching WeedleTwineedle's latest video when I noticed something about Reflect's animation.
It shows off 5 screens, just like how Reflect lasts for 5 turns. (without Light Clay)
It shows off 5 screens, just like how Reflect lasts for 5 turns. (without Light Clay)
Tomorrow should be a crown tundra themed piece. I like this one for going with a totally different vibe. This one is done by Hyo Gonosuke
QuentinQuonce
formerly green_typhlosion
In the original Unova games, none of the legendary Pokemon are found in the same part of the region as other members of their group. It's a neat little touch I'm fond of.
Swords of Justice
Cobalion is found on the western side of the region in Mistralton Cave
Terrakion is found in Victory Road (technically on the same landmass as the eastern side, but only accessible from the middle island and functionally separate)
Virizion is found on the eastern side in Pinwheel Forest
Tao trio
Depending on the version, one dragon's stone resides in the Dragonspiral Tower on the western side of the region while the other's is originally located in the Relic Castle on the central island (though is moved to the Nacrene museum). Kyurem is native to the Giant Chasm on the eastern side
Kami trio
Depending on the version, either Tornadus or Thundurus is first encountered on the western side, (but can be caught anywhere) while Landorus is encountered on the eastern side
Mythicals:
Keldeo is associated with the western side of the region, being tied to the Moor of Icirrus and the Pledge Grove
Meloetta's event is in the central island in Castelia City
Genesect's event is on the east side of the region in the P2 Laboratory
EDIT: Oh, I forgot Victini. Which is on an island in the sea south of the region and thus doesn't ruin my hypothesis.
Swords of Justice
Cobalion is found on the western side of the region in Mistralton Cave
Terrakion is found in Victory Road (technically on the same landmass as the eastern side, but only accessible from the middle island and functionally separate)
Virizion is found on the eastern side in Pinwheel Forest
Tao trio
Depending on the version, one dragon's stone resides in the Dragonspiral Tower on the western side of the region while the other's is originally located in the Relic Castle on the central island (though is moved to the Nacrene museum). Kyurem is native to the Giant Chasm on the eastern side
Kami trio
Depending on the version, either Tornadus or Thundurus is first encountered on the western side, (but can be caught anywhere) while Landorus is encountered on the eastern side
Mythicals:
Keldeo is associated with the western side of the region, being tied to the Moor of Icirrus and the Pledge Grove
Meloetta's event is in the central island in Castelia City
Genesect's event is on the east side of the region in the P2 Laboratory
EDIT: Oh, I forgot Victini. Which is on an island in the sea south of the region and thus doesn't ruin my hypothesis.
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Keldeo, as a Sword of Justice itself, is also pretty far away from the others.
QuentinQuonce
formerly green_typhlosion
Well, it's not found in the wild at all, which is why I grouped it with the other mythicals - but yes, there's a big distance between it and the other three.
Went through some of the Tundra, here's what I liked so far.
Camera Work, Peony's Theme, Peony, getting relatively easy G-Max Pokemon in Dynamax Adventures, Fwoofy the Cosmog, Calyrex possessing Peony to speak, the Tundra and Taiga environment, how huge the Tundra is, Bali-something Lake, chasing down G-Zapdos in the main Wild Area, and the Galarian Birds' theme.
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I love how you can just straight-up catch Fossils in the overworld. Really makes the Tundra feel like a place lost to time
YES. I was feeling the same way, but I didn't quite know how to put it to words.
honestly i keep half expecting to stumble into lore that Cara Liss resurrected a ton of fossils and set them loose in the tundra
After reading a bit of quest text I have to appreciate the "language puns" the 3 Galar birds design are based on.
Galar Articuno is a psychic type with a "cold as hell" stare, hence why his psychic signature move freezes.
Galar Moltres is a aggressive dark type burning with ... do I really have to explain this one? lol
And finally Galar Zapdos being based on a roadrunner is "sparkingly fast", very reminiscent of the good old roadrunner cartoon generating sparks while running.
Galar Articuno is a psychic type with a "cold as hell" stare, hence why his psychic signature move freezes.
Galar Moltres is a aggressive dark type burning with ... do I really have to explain this one? lol
And finally Galar Zapdos being based on a roadrunner is "sparkingly fast", very reminiscent of the good old roadrunner cartoon generating sparks while running.
Yung Dramps
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One more thing: I find it hilarious that the Pokemon to break Deoxys-Speed's nearly 18-year long record as the fastest Pokemon can be considered "gen 3 by proxy" due to it being a Regi
Hoenn seems to love fast boys
Hoenn seems to love fast boys
A little strange for Omanyte to be causing problems though, right? I guess a major disturbance in an environment like that could cause problems, but I’d have figured the Dex entry would be more along the lines of “Some Omanyte escaped the facilities they were restored in back to the wild, but are struggling to rebuild their population.”
I mean, they went extinct for a reason.
Eh seems typical invasive species fair. Gets released into areas where it can survive and thrive with little in the way of predators
Probably not the Tundra's problem specifically, I suppose, but I can believe it would happen elsewhere
Omanyte may be notable for having an RL equivalent that does have a surviving species, and the explanation of them being released at some point may be so that they don't need to make a new mon for a modern nautilus, they could just reuse or have a regional Omanyte.
Under this reasoning, similar things might happen for Kabuto, Lilleep, and Tirtouga.
Under this reasoning, similar things might happen for Kabuto, Lilleep, and Tirtouga.
Actually I wouldn't be surprised if the Fossil Pokemon willed themselves back to life just so they wouldn't be taken to Cara Liss. They know what she's done to the Galar fossils, they felt it in their bones...
I came to that conclusion a while ago.
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My intent wasn't to make you look bad, just wanted to mention I too came to the same conclusion. I'm glad someone agrees with me that was GF's intention, sometimes it feels like people read my ideas/theories and ignore them thinking "nah, you're overthinking things".Stop making me look bad poster
I've got my Runerigus out against Galarian Zapdos right now trying to catch it and seeing the two like this is really highlighting to me just how awesome the regional variants in this game are. Such a great variety of designs and a cast of great ideas; it's just one way SwSh's roster excels so well
Peony's rare card is wonderful
A slightly younger him in his gym leaderoutfit and he's holding a younger Nia and right next to his (unnamed) wife.
It's nice, all these rare cards real great
But also I like some of the implications in the card. Rose sounds like the prodigy of the family and I find it really interesting that Peony became champion, but had a short reign as he "disappeared" from public view after Rose became chairman. The famial connection between Peony & Rose is also kept as sort of a secret...you get the sense of mutual dislike for each other
It's nice, all these rare cards real great
But also I like some of the implications in the card. Rose sounds like the prodigy of the family and I find it really interesting that Peony became champion, but had a short reign as he "disappeared" from public view after Rose became chairman. The famial connection between Peony & Rose is also kept as sort of a secret...you get the sense of mutual dislike for each other
Frigid Sea i ngeneral is really nice. No sharpedos, the Avalugg are just cruising around the waters naturally, the spheal are rolling all over the place, you go up on that little island and find MORE spheal and some sealeos just chilling as a walrein hangs out in the middle. Good vibes.