Amethyst

...Why does everyone always assume that? QQ

You know, there might be a lower-tier Dragon type like Altaria, or Druddigon, but I'll be honest, Dratini and Bagon are not gonna be in any time soon, and when they are, they're not gonna be easy to find. I'm doing this for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the Black and White Pokemon games set a new precedent in including Pokemon that evolve at higher levels- so that even when you catch them late-game, you still have to train them a bit to evolve. This is actually a great improvement from previous generation's patterns, wherein you would often be given Pokemon lategame that you could just level up once and evolve them without really "getting to know them". Accordingly, I'm choosing species somewhat based on the levels they evolve at (hence the rush of Bug Pokemon that are available early). For the same reason, many 5th gen Pokemon will not be seen until much later in Reborn. Secondly, we're all coming from a competitive battling site, and unlike the average Pokemon player, we know what's good and what's not. I'm deliberately holding off on including many OU pokemon until much later in the game (with some exceptions a la ninetales/alakazam) because at that point they require more effort to train up to the standard level. I can also do more with sidequests at those points to make them harder to obtain. i.e I'm roughly trying to balance the work it takes to get them with the reward the player will get from having them. Throwing in a Dratini at this stage of the game, and letting Trainers have it through the whole time is actually going to discourage them from exploring other options. By that I mean, there are a lot of Pokemon that I get the feeling people don't necessarily want, but since they don't know when they'll be able to get anything else, or if they will, they end up using them and broadening their horizons. Now if you're operating on a six pokemon party and constantly swapping out the things you have for things you find and like a little bit more, then as a player you end up catching and training a wide variety of Pokemon and having what I consider to be a pretty fulfilling game experience. On the other hand if you're able to get all the things you like best right at the start, you're probably just going to get those things and never bother with anything else ever- not such a broad experience. If I give something like Dratini away, most players are going to jump at that chance and not consider using other things. I'm already seeing this with Abra and regretting including it so early, but.. Anyway. Those Pokemon will be in, but not for a while. Sorry. D:

Added a vote to Bennett for you. c:

So with the whole Shelly vs Bennett controversy, one user reminded me that we actually haven't done a popularity check on the Season 2 Leaders yet! ... Well, here! Vote for as many as you'd like. c:

...While Inuki has a point, I'll provide some harder support. Of course I'll see this. c: And if this really did get that many votes, then of course I would consider it. You certainly aren't the first to express this concern; I'm sure you won't be the last. Jirachi is definitely a very cheap Pokemon, although it doesn't take 'no strategy' to use. Knowing when it's appropriate to go for a flinch vs paralysis, when to recover, when to switch in... It's not an auto-win Pokemon; it's just annoying. Moreover its flinch mechanic does have some weak points in the form of hyper-offense, resisting types, and priority moves. Some examples of Pokemon that make good counters/checks to Jirachi might be Chandelure, Heatran, Blaziken, Excadrill, Gliscor, Breloom, Prankster Pokemon, Swift Swimmers that resist electric attacks, Dugtrio, Sandslash, Zapdos, Thundurus, Other fast pokemon with Volt Absorb/Lightning rod, Darmanitan, and probably plenty more because these are just things off the top of my head. Note a number of these are even in the BL tier or lower. Jirachi can be very challenging, and even infuriating to play against when used well, but I don't think there's any need to ban it.

Misdreavus isnt in Platinum :C

Like I said in the opening post, Chimchar is fine, the only problem is Iron Fist. So just save before you pick it and reset until you get Blaze. It's a 50/50 chance.

e.e Careful with that levelcap on Grandall and Ben. It's only level 35 until the third gym.

Hiii we've talked a little already but hiii welcome~

Welcome! Quite creative, especially with the topic titles, haha~ That's a really cool image in your sig too; is it from something?

I sent you the location in the PM

Except the fact it keeps nuking your save file? ._. Did you ever find that second one?

Welcome~ I know I've talked to you a few times.

Anyone know what DSS mode is in macspeak?

I don't think Tropius is in Sinnoh...

Good, I was worried about her being too easy. >> they're all supposed to be hard.

[u][b]Amethyst-[/b][/u] [b]--Male:[/b] ----Slash's Hair ----Slash's Extensions [b]--Both Genders:[/b] ----Slash's Tophat ----Fierce Diety Sword [b]--Either Gender:[/b] [b]----Pokedolls:[/b] ------Jolteon ------Torchic ------Altaria ------Aggron ------Houndoom ------Infernape ------Squirtle (Normal, Squirtle Squad) ------Zoroark (Normal, Green) ------Duskull ------Galvantula ------Lilligant ------Banette ------Chandelure ------Ditto ------Koffing ------Minun ------Plusle

I recentlyish started replaying Platinum (DS emulators are surprisingly good to play one-handed). My advice: Don't get Budew. You will love it. You will treat it kindly. You will bend over backwards trying to get it to like you to evolve. And it will betray you. It will draw the cold steel of its blade from your heart with no sign of regret nor guilt. And it will prance off into the sunset blood dripping from its dagger's sheath, still unevolved. forevermore. beware the budew.