Sangome

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Stocking is a magical horse now? [IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/eqcqu.jpg[/IMG] Huh. Who knew?[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]I agree about the ramped up difficulty as well. In addition to the Audino thing, though, you can also obtain the Lucky Egg from Chargestone Cave [Juniper gives it to you in a mandatory scene, so you can't miss it], which is just before the 6th gym. The Pokemon you give it to will gain boosted EXP in a battle, the same way they'd get boosted EXP if they were obtained in a trade. It's how I've been getting my Pokes to evolve so far. c: EDIT: Oh derp I just noticed White mentioned that in his post. XD; WELL YOU GET IT AGAIN. >([/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Good to hear that Hawaii essentially dodged a bullet. They really are truly blessed right now. Also good to hear that they don't expect anything too bad for the west coast...as Shin said, most OBers from the area are more inland, but I also have non theO/OB friends in the area whose locations I was unsure of. But I'll tell you what, when this was all happening late last night, and I was unsure of what's going on, my stomach was in knots. Like. I was acting like I do when [i]I''m[/i] about to get a severe storm. Endlessly glad to hear everyone's going to be okay. <3 But as for the subject at hand. Hearing and seeing images from Japan is just so heartbreaking...I don't have any money to donate, but I'll certainly try once I can. And I'll continue to pray for everyone affected by this.[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]They're calling it the seventh largest earthquake in recorded history. My heart is absolutely broken for them. Hawaii is under a tsunami warning. The west coast is under a watch. Now I'm hearing California's under a warning. I have many, many friends all up and down the west coast. To say that I am terrified for them is an understatement. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this. Be safe...[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Would somebody please tell me the point of wearing headphones if you're going to have your music so flippin' loud, I can hear it as clear as day anyway? Some people may not realize it's so loud, but others...there's just no way. This is distressingly common at my college, and has me convinced half the alumni are going to become completely deaf by age 30.[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Well, the numbers from the first day of sales are in. The previous record holder was Diamond and Pearl, which sold 780,000 units on the first day of release. How much did Black and White sell? [url=http://mynintendonews.com/2011/03/09/nintendo-ds-pokemon-black-white-breaks-series-record-in-the-united-states/]1.08 [i]million[/i][/url]. Let me reiterate that that's on the first day [i]alone[/i]. I'd say we rock pretty hardcore, guys. [s]And I laugh at all the people that went OMG I HATE ______'s NAME CHANGE I'M NEVER BUYING IT but yet they bought it anyway[/s][/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]I got in some play time last night; I wandered around Castelia City, caught Victini, and beat Burgh. VICTINI WAS A LITTLE BUGGER OH MY GOODNESS. I mean, it's a legendary, but it's still only level 15. :/ I guess that's what I get for thinking Great Balls would be enough [not that the game gives you a whole lot of Ball options at that point...and there's no way I was about to wait until I could get Ultra Balls before getting it]. Either way, Nagisa the Victini has joined the party, and since I desperately needed a good fire type, she shall stay. [She will be called a she henceforth, since she is named after a female, and calling her an it, despite being genderless, felt kinda wrong]. Also, since I remembered this on the way to school today, and I'm pretty sure most of us are far enough -- FRIEND CODES!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!11!!!!1!ELEVENTYOEN!!111!!1 GIVE ME THEM. I want to trade/battle/yak at you lovely people eventually [although I'm sure most of you would probably beat me at a battle since I'm just now done with Castelia]. Name: Sangome FC: 4169 3816 3706 That said, I'll be busy 'til Thursday afternoon, but after that, I'll be free for whatever.[/font][/color]

[quote name='chibi-master' timestamp='1299583342' post='705547']Found out last night that one of my friends in my Biology and Gym classes died in a car accident. What the hell? I was wondering why she wasn't there yesterday for the Bio test, but I don't understand! She was fine on Friday! I'm still vehemently denying it... [/quote] [color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Oh Chibi, honey...ugh. I'm so sorry. That really is rough... Ugh. I'm so bad at this sort of thing, so all I can really do is keep you and her family in my thoughts and prayers...so I will do so. *hugs tight* I'm really sorry for your loss, Chibs. :(We're all here for you if you need us.[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]There's actually a distinct amount of differences between games, outside of the usual version exclusives. Black has Black City, White has White Forest, and I think there's minute differences in the way Unova itself looks, too. If by "anyone" you mean the player him/herself, I certainly don't feel bad. Their motives are understandable, but I just don't really care for 'em a whole lot so far. Their fashion sense is a little bit better than Galactic's, though. And I evolve my starters right away, especially now since a lot of Pokes this time take forever to evolve.[/font][/color]

[quote name='James' timestamp='1299542973' post='705537'] [font="Palatino Linotype"]I've been thinking about picking Black or White, but I haven't played Pokemon since... Red. As in, the original on Game Boy. Haha. So, I guess I'm wondering what the learning curve is like. Do you guys think I will be able to easily pick this game up without all that accumulated Pokemon knowledge? Given that it's Nintendo, I'm sure it'll be fine, but I figure I'll ask since you guys all seem to have quite a lot of experience with this series.[/font] [/quote] [color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]I'd say the learning curve isn't too bad, but it could just be easy for me since I've played for years now. That said, they've kind of revamped the way you gain experience [I think less EXP as you go on? I'm not entirely sure], but there are ways around that. As for prior knowledge, I'd say you're good to go. The game is tailored for newbies and vets alike; it starts in an entirely new region, far away from all the others, with a complete roster of new Pokemon [to where you don't encounter any in battles until you beat the game]. Fans of Gen I should be pleased in particular, as the game takes a lot of cues from the original generation, such as the character designs, music, etc. And lastly, as far as previous games go, they've really polished it up. Locales are in 3D, the aesthetics are polished and feel more up to date, that sort of thing. It really feels like a new generation of games.[/font][/color]

[quote name='chibi-master' timestamp='1299539485' post='705535'] It means never being as cool as Pokemon White. :P [/quote] [color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"];_;[/font][/color]

[quote name='chibi-master' timestamp='1299536673' post='705533'] QUESTION. When I checked the TV at my house, why was there a weeaboo jabbering on it. [/quote] [color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]I DON'T KNOW. I was wondering the same thing. Way to encourage them, Nintendo/Game Freak. B| Also, there's a Pikachu in Castelia City named Gesundheit. Ignoring the fact that we're not supposed to see non-Unova Pokes til we get the National Dex, I lol'd.[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Given the variety of Pokemon that I want, I don't see myself adhering to any type...but I'm almost always drawn to the Ghost and Dark types, and sometimes Psychic types. The two Pokemon I really want in this gen are Psychic and Ghost/Fire, so yeah. My schedule for the next few days is determined to kill me in homework, since two of my classes want to bombard me with everything the week before spring break, so my playing will be kind of slow for the next two or three days...just before bed I crossed the bridge into Castelia City, so that's where I'm currently at. As for my party... What I plan to keep: Yuri the Servine - Love this baby. Made Pinwheel Forest a little difficult, but we persevered! Named after Yuri from Tales of Vesperia. Cheria the Audino - She is squishy and adorable and amazing and made of win. She doesn't know very many good moves yet, but she just needs to grow up. Named after Cheria from Tales of Graces. Pascal the Munna - I plan on keeping this one a Munna because Musharna with its eyes open scares me. Named after Pascal from Tangled since he is a boy, but there's a female Pascal in Tales of Graces, so... What'll probably get boxed shortly: Panpour - He helped me out a lot in the battle with Chili, but I just don't see myself using him a whole lot otherwise. :/ Tympole - Caught it because I wanted to catch it; I need to put it in a box soon. Purrloin - Backup Cut slave.[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Welp, I've now obtained Pokemon Black. It's time to say goodbye to what remains of my social life. My GameStop was surprisingly not crowded at all [there was a line for HG/SS last year]; I was able to walk right in and get it. There was a crowd of people hovering outside of it doing...something [I assume the Victini event], and there was also a table set out for people to trade/battle/whatever. Still saw several people walking around with Gamestop bags and DSes, though. Oh, and they also had Pokeball cookies. I had one, but I couldn't finish it -- I nearly died from the sweetness overload. But I thought they were cute. XD But yeah. Welcome to Gen V, folks.[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Kinda sorta very looking forward to Pokemon Black and White tomorrow, so here's a wallpaper to celebrate.[/font][/color]

[quote name='Felix the Cat' timestamp='1299246627' post='705474'] I JUST GOT THE LAST!! COPY OF POKEMON WHITE! WOOOOOOOO[/quote] [font="Microsoft Sans Serif"][color="#9932CC"]EUROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPE!!!!!!!11!11!11!1 We still have to wait two more days. ;_; As for me, I'm borrowing Spyro: Ripto's Rage from a friend. I have not played this in [i]years[/i]. I have been wanting to replay Spyros 2 and 3 for a long time now. Thus, I am a happy clam.[/color][/font]

[quote name='The Professor' timestamp='1299236790' post='705472'] [font="Comic Sans MS"]He's in Chat all the time. There, he's like the bumbling divorcee dad who desperately wants to be part of your life but only gets custody every fourth weekend and does everything he can to embarrass you during what time he does get.[/font] [/quote] [color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Oh my gosh. [i]Yes.[/i][/font][/color] [quote name='Ducky' timestamp='1299253498' post='705475'] You, sir, are full of win. [/quote] [color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"][i]Finally[/i] other people are seeing it. *slapped*[/font][/color]

[quote name='Pioneer' timestamp='1299177966' post='705459'] aaaahhh. how delightfull! the original BINGBONG sounded like all your nails scratching a chalkboard. this one sounds like a hundred nails going down a chalkboard! So the short answer is: no. [/quote] [color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Fine with me, bro. More for me. [center][IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/2w4wu1k.jpg[/IMG][/center][/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"][center][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfvvk5xigkw[/media][/center] Who'da thunk that they'd actually manage to successfully turn that insipid BINGBONG that plays when your Pokemon's HP is critical into something [i]awesome and catchy[/i]?[/font][/color]

[quote name='Lilt' timestamp='1299169477' post='705455'] [b]I think I might wait for a price drop though, as she's one of the only characters I'll really play with.[/b] [/quote] [color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]You might be surprised, actually; I thought I'd only play as Tron, but I've wound up enjoying a lot more characters, X-23 included. I also agree that I'd like to see Juri in the game, too. She'd be a pretty good addition. I hear you about the price, though. I mean ow.[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Preordered Pokemon Black, so I'm going with that. I wanted Black City, the Gothitelle line, and Reshiram way too much. As for the starter I am choosing, unless I have a last-minute change of heart [always possible], then I'm going with Snivy. I love its final evo to death. <3[/font][/color]

[color="#9932CC"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Woah now. Chill, bro. I was just teasin'. S'what I do best.[/font][/color]