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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194326: Jan 24th 2023 at 11:33:35 PM

Glimmet is found in caves all around Paldea, but Glimmora is exclusively in Area Zero.

Edited by RedHunter543 on Jan 24th 2023 at 2:33:50 PM

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RhymeBeat True colors from Eastern Standard Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
True colors
#194327: Jan 24th 2023 at 11:45:14 PM

Like in universe Geeta COULD have gotten that Glimora from basically any cave then evolved it. But I'm unsure why would they make it her ace unless that was narratively important, especially given making it her ace was very obvious not-ideal from a gameplay standpoint.

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194328: Jan 24th 2023 at 11:46:37 PM

If she opened up with it as a tera then it would be a challenge.

Glimorra is an ideal opener. Free toxic spikes.

Edited by RedHunter543 on Jan 24th 2023 at 2:46:51 PM

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
RhymeBeat True colors from Eastern Standard Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
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#194329: Jan 24th 2023 at 11:47:59 PM

I agree, but Game Freak didn't want to deviate from the "put the Ace last" pattern they have made for themselves.

The Crystal Caverns A bird's gotta sing.
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194330: Jan 24th 2023 at 11:49:10 PM

Trace was smart for using his mega Pidgeotto first.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Hylarn (Don’t ask)
#194331: Jan 25th 2023 at 12:46:18 AM

It doesn't even need to be her ace to be associated with her. Like, Iono's partner is her bellibolt, not her misdreavus. And a glimmora poisoning your entire team would sure be memorable. I really think that Geeta is just intended to be less than entirely competent

alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
#194332: Jan 25th 2023 at 1:29:50 AM

They could just give it an Eject Button or whatever the free switch out item is. tongue

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194333: Jan 25th 2023 at 4:05:02 AM

A pet theory of mine is that the reason Geeta sends her Glimmora last is because she genuinely doesn't know how to use it.

It is interesting that out of all the Pokemon in Area Zero, these are the only ones who are emphasized as having a possible connection to the Tera mechanic.

Something tells me they might be connected to future plotlines in Area Zero.

Edited by RedHunter543 on Jan 25th 2023 at 7:08:43 AM

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#194334: Jan 25th 2023 at 4:27:51 AM

I think the only trainer who's ever lead with their ace was Guzma, for pretty much the exact same reason Glimmora should have been Geeta's lead.

In fact, I'd give even odds to Guzma being able to beat Geeta if the levels are equal.

alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194336: Jan 25th 2023 at 4:42:03 AM

Like clearly GF knows what to do with her team, they just deliberately made the placement bad for reasons.

Edited by RedHunter543 on Jan 25th 2023 at 7:42:25 AM

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ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#194337: Jan 25th 2023 at 4:54:24 AM

Speaking of Guzma, I'm sad that Ultra sun and moon replaced his Ariados with a Vikavolt. Let him have both!

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194338: Jan 25th 2023 at 4:57:08 AM

Pictures taken before disaster:

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/giovanni_and_lusamine.png

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#194339: Jan 25th 2023 at 5:08:00 AM

Lusamine: "Lillie, Gladion, meet your new step-father!"

Gladion: "Didn't Guzma punch you in the face?"

Giovanni: "No, that was my grunts. Although he did get a chair and hit Ghetsis with it though."

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194340: Jan 25th 2023 at 5:09:29 AM

Lusamine DID run the local crime team in Alola. [lol]

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#194341: Jan 25th 2023 at 6:58:35 AM

Different posture, clothes, and hair, but she still seems kinda crazy there. Maybe it's the eyes and hands? Or just remnants of what we know about her.
...Still hot though.

The sad, REAL American dichotomy
MorningStar1337 The Encounter that ended the Dogma from 🤔 Since: Nov, 2012
The Encounter that ended the Dogma
#194342: Jan 25th 2023 at 7:04:28 AM
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194343: Jan 25th 2023 at 7:18:51 AM

Silver and Gladion WOULD def get along.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
RussellStar5641 Gently wrap up this world like the night sky. from a view of a starry night sky. Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: In love with love
Gently wrap up this world like the night sky.
#194344: Jan 25th 2023 at 8:16:12 PM

An announcemt trailer for a demo of a fangame of Subjectively's fan made Mazah Region.

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194345: Jan 25th 2023 at 8:20:37 PM

Man, after Pokemon Unbound, I def would enjoy another fangame.

But Fakemon in general feel off to me.

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RhymeBeat True colors from Eastern Standard Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
badtothebaritone (Life not ruined yet) Relationship Status: Snooping as usual
#194347: Jan 25th 2023 at 8:31:02 PM

What are some fangames that don't use fakemons, but have other custom stuff to give themselves their own unique flavor?

RussellStar5641 Gently wrap up this world like the night sky. from a view of a starry night sky. Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: In love with love
Gently wrap up this world like the night sky.
#194348: Jan 25th 2023 at 10:49:03 PM

Thought I'd share some more stuff about the video I share'd.

For those curious, the Mazah region started as some videos by Jack of Subjectively where he revisted ideas he for starter Pokemon had when younger now that he is a professional artist and as a bit of a collaboration with fans to help design three new evolutionary lines of Starter Pokémon from their critques. It has since been a much bigger series of videos where he designs a whole generation of Pokémon often talking about character design while doing so.

I've been sharing these here whenever I can cause I love the work they do and honestly they are fantastic artists. The fangame was started and is being made by dedicated fans who were inspired by his work.

Edited by RussellStar5641 on Jan 25th 2023 at 1:49:31 PM

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M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#194349: Jan 25th 2023 at 11:59:51 PM

While this is more SV specific, it ties into the whole Pokemon antagonist discussion.

One of the neat things about SV is that there isn't a single antagonist who is trying to exploit Pokemon for evil ends. Even in Sword and Shield the Big Bad was trying to exploit a Pokemon for its power (albeit for an ostensibly noble intention).

But in SV? None of the conflicts are due to a bad faith actor looking at Pokemon as weapons or resources to be exploited.

SV is in some ways, both the lightest Pokemon game due to the lack of any true malice and the darkest given the more "real" themes it tackles.

Edited by M84 on Jan 27th 2023 at 4:02:16 AM

Disgusted, but not surprised
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#194350: Jan 26th 2023 at 12:06:07 AM

[up][up][up] Pokemon Reborn, Rejuvenation and Desolation have these arena effects that power up certain moves and types.

Like say a water arena makes water Pokemon go faster, and more powerful but electric attacks do more damage.

Edited by RedHunter543 on Jan 26th 2023 at 3:30:35 PM

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