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So anytime anyone mentions why gold and silver is so great one thing always comes up: you get to play two regions in one, the post game is huge! Not really. It’s psychology. You’re playing two small regions instead of one big one. Sinnoh is almost twice the size of Johto, for example. ANNd Kanto is also down sized quite a bit in gold and silver. Do you agree? Disagree? Do you think I’m dead wrong? I’m not saying gold and silver aren’t great games, they are. Among the best in the series.

Two major things I need accountability for and it would be a huge help if any of you can randomly ask me about these things for the next 6 months. Sounds dumb / lame but if I have people asking I am more likely to finish. 1) My Website. It's "done" but a website is never truly done. I have been trying to add a store forever but I keep getting bogged down with other things. PLEASE help me finish. I get asked all the time what I use for this and that, so I thought it would be better to sell those items and get my bag. It's not like it's even a lot of work I just need to get over the finish line. 2) My poetry collection. I decided a year ago I wanted to release a poetry collection because i have been writing for so many years and I think it's time to get SOMETHING out there. 10 months ago I settled on a creative direction so I had photos done and stuff. It's been 9-10 months and I still have not done a single thing with the raw photos (shoutout to my bf though for taking all those photos) I write poetry still, but i haven't finished curating everything I want to include. I wanted it to be half old stuff ive written and half new stuff. everytime I pick this project back up I get busy and im to the point where I need to just power through. Some of the photos are beautiful btw when I get them ill post them in this thread. The scenery is amazing. This is being self published of course. Anyway I wanna be in a good place with both things in like 2 months.

There's one pokemon I can think of whose color has been very inconsistent over the years: bulbasaur. He's blue. . .he's green. . .he's back to blue. . oh wait he's green again. In Go he's VERY green and could be mistaken for being shiny. I am really annoyed because he looks soooo much better with the bluer tone.

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Definitely Emerald! Fighting both Team Aqua and Magma improved the story driven conflict drasticly. You feel much more involved in it than just fighting with one team. The added Pokémon animations brought a lot of life into Hoenn as well and don't get me started on the Battle Frontier. Overall probably my favourite game in the entire series.

100% Pokemon Platinum. SOOOOO many memories. I actually have 3 copies of that game. One to play through, one for breeding, and one for competitive (my original saved file) Sooo many late nights playing Platinum. Good times :)

I have the best memories of White 2. I preordered it from GameStop and got a Keldeo poster as a preorder bonus that is sadly lost to time. I have a vivid memory of getting home with the game for the first time and sitting on my floor to play instead of my bed for some reason because I was so excited. Played the crap out of that file, my favorite place in game has gotta be Village Bridge. I ended up losing the cartridge on vacation sadly… still not over that lol

Hey man, did you see it's getting a sequel? I think it was announced today :)

Mine flicks through a few. But this is my Pokémon one ☺️ Also yes, my phone needs charging. Get over it.

Oh Teo!!! That is cute!! I need to redo mine, so I'll post tomorrow :)

To accompany the GBA sprite of Cubone, I made a digital illustration of it as well. I think I translated it well. While I was drawing Cubone, Mega Victreebel was announced, so I got to it right after. I had trouble drawing the vine, so I have to practice on that one. While not my favourite design, I can appreciate the goofy appearance of the new Mega.

Hey everyone! ☺️ As I rewatch all the Pokémon movies, I have decided to create a little guide to all of those that have been released so far. I hope you enjoy it! 🌱 Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2021) In the Forest of Okoya, Koko, a human boy raised by a Zarude, believes he is one of them, until meeting Ash and Pikachu. When danger threatens the jungle, Koko must confront his identity and the bonds between Pokémon and humans, as well as the love between parent and child, are tested like never before. Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution (2020) Some researchers exploit Mew’s fossil, creating the Legendary Mewtwo for destruction. Realizing its origins, Mewtwo seeks revenge, drawing Ash, Pikachu, and friends into its rampage. With the Pokémon world at stake, can the heroes stop Mewtwo, and can it discover a new purpose for its life? Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018) In Fula City, the annual Wind Festival honors Legendary Lugia, who powers the seaside town with its winds. When threats endanger the festival and the city, a group of diverse individuals, including Ash and Pikachu, must set aside differences and work together to protect the people and Pokémon from disaster. Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017) Ash oversleeps on his 10th birthday and gets a stubborn Pikachu as his partner. As they grow close, they glimpse the Legendary Ho-Oh and follow its Rainbow Wing. Joined by Verity and Sorrel, Ash catches Charmander, raises Caterpie, and meets Marshadow, but must face Cross, Charmander’s former Trainer, to reach Ho-Oh and fulfill his promise. Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016) In this adventure, Ash meets the Mythical Volcanion, mysteriously bound to him after a sudden crash. Volcanion, distrustful of humans, drags Ash on a mission to stop a corrupt minister who has stolen the 500-year-old Artificial Pokémon Magearna, aiming to control its power. Ash and Volcanion must join forces to rescue Magearna and face one of Pokémon’s greatest battles. Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015) Ash, Pikachu, and friends meet the Mythical Hoopa, whose magic ring can summon people and Pokémon. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Hoopa must confront the darkness within, and Ash must help prevent a dangerous secret from triggering a legendary clash. Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014) In the Diamond Domain, Diancie rules over the Carbink but struggles to restore the failing Heart Diamond. Seeking help from Xerneas, it faces thieves who awaken Yveltal and threaten the land. Ash and friends must help Diancie unlock its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain. Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2014) When five Mythical Genesect settle in a city Pokémon habitat, their nest disrupts the power supply and sparks attacks. Mewtwo arrives, sympathizing with them, but mistrust with Red Genesect escalates the conflict. Ash, Pikachu, and friends must intervene to prevent these powerful Pokémon from destroying the city. Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice (2012) While travelling by train, Ash, Pikachu, Iris, and Cilan encounter an injured Pokémon, Keldeo, just as the Legendary Kyurem attacks. Keldeo seeks to rescue its friends, the Swords of Justice: Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion. Drawing power from Reshiram and Zekrom, Kyurem grows stronger, forcing Ash and his friends to confront the threat. To save its friends and discover true courage, Keldeo must awaken its hidden power. Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram (2011) In Unova’s Eindoak Town, Ash wins the annual battle competition with help from the Mythical Victini, who shares a bond with the town’s castle. Damon, a descendant of the vanished Kingdom of the Vale, seeks to trap Victini and use its power, enlisting Zekrom and threatening the town. Ash must inspire Reshiram and his friends to stop Damon and save Victini in this epic adventure. Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom (2011) While visiting Eindoak Town in Unova, Ash, Iris, and Cilan enter the annual battle competition, with Ash winning thanks to the Mythical Victini. But Damon, a descendant of the vanished Kingdom of the Vale, plans to trap Victini and wield its power with Reshiram, threatening the town. Ash must inspire Zekrom and his friends to rescue Victini and stop Damon before disaster strikes. Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2011) During the Pokémon Baccer World Cup in Crown City, Ash, Pikachu, and friends meet a mysterious new Pokémon just as Legendary Raikou, Entei, and Suicune rampage through the streets. With Zorua’s help, they must uncover the source of these powerful forces, the return of Celebi after twenty years, and Zoroark’s fury, racing against time to save the city. Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) Arceus, angered by past betrayals, threatens the Pokémon World. After time-space battles with Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, Ash, friends, and newcomer Sheena travel back to Michina Town to undo the mistakes of its ancestors. Can they restore the past and prevent Arceus’s wrath from destroying the world in this thrilling trilogy finale? Pokémon: Giratina & the Sky Warrior (2009) Giratina, guardian of the Reverse World, drags Dialga into its realm after time-space disruptions, interrupted by a telepathic Shaymin seeking help to reunite with its kin. Ash and friends enter the Reverse World, meeting researcher Newton Graceland, unaware that his former assistant Zero plans to exploit Giratina’s power to dominate both worlds. Can Ash, his Pokémon, and Giratina stop Zero and protect both realms? Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2008) While heading to a Pokémon Contest, Ash and friends reach Alamos Town, where nightmares plague Pokémon and people. Baron Alberto blames Darkrai, who soon appears, leaving Ash unsure if it’s friend or foe. As Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia clash across a fractured dimension, their battle threatens the time-space continuum, forcing Ash and friends to survive and uncover Darkrai’s true nature. Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2007) A legendary Sea Temple hides the mysterious Sea Crown, known only to the People of the Water. When Pokémon Ranger Jackie rescues a Manaphy Egg from pirate Phantom, Ash, May, and friends join the chase. May bonds with Manaphy as they race to the Sea Temple, aiming to stop Phantom and uncover the secret linking Manaphy to the legendary treasure. Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2006) Centuries ago, Sir Aaron saved Camaron Palace with a noble sacrifice, earning eternal honor. During the festival, Ash wins a competition and is named Aura Guardian, releasing Lucario from Aaron’s staff. Believing Aaron betrayed it, Lucario is reluctant to help, but when Mew takes Pikachu and Meowth to the Tree of Life, Lucario must guide Ash and decide if it can trust humans again. Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2005) In Larousse City, Ash aims for Battle Tower victory but ends up partnered with Tory, a boy afraid of Pokémon. When Deoxys seizes the city and provokes the Legendary Rayquaza, chaos erupts. With friends and residents in danger, Ash and Tory must overcome fear and work together to survive the clash of these powerful forces. Jirachi: Wish Maker (2004) As the Millennium Comet returns, Ash and friends meet Jirachi, awakened from a cocoon and befriended by Max for the comet’s brief visit. But magician Butler plans to use Jirachi to awaken Groudon, risking disaster. Max, Ash, May, and Brock must stop him before Groudon’s revival brings destruction. Pokémon Heroes (2003) In Alto Mare’s annual Water Pokémon race, Ash rescues a mysterious girl, secretly the Legendary Latias. He soon discovers her hidden world, shared with Latios, is in danger from thieves Annie and Oakley, who seek the Soul Dew to control a powerful defense machine. When the device malfunctions, Ash must help save Latios, Latias, and the entire city from disaster. Pokémon 4Ever (2002) Forty years ago, Celebi fled a ruthless hunter with help from a young Trainer, Sammy, only for both to vanish into legend. When Ash and friends arrive in the forest, the pair reappear, but danger follows: the Iron Masked Marauder seeks Celebi, using Dark Balls to corrupt Pokémon into mindless servants. Ash, Misty, Brock, and Sammy must free Celebi from his control and restore its true nature. Pokémon 3: The Movie (2001) When a mysterious crystal engulfs Greenfield, Ash, Pikachu, and friends race to save the town, only for Entei, a Legendary Pokémon, to kidnap Ash’s mom. To rescue her, Ash must face the Unown, whose strange powers are turning a young girl’s dream world into a dangerous reality. Pokémon the Movie 2000 (2000) While journeying through the Orange Islands, Ash stumbles into a crisis caused by Lawrence III, who’s capturing the Legendary birds Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos to awaken Lugia, guardian of the sea. Unaware of this, Ash is chosen to retrieve three elemental orbs from distant islands, a task that becomes urgent when the world’s climate spirals out of control. With Lugia’s aid, he must restore balance and prove he’s the “chosen one.” Pokémon: The First Movie (1999) Mewtwo, a bio-engineered Pokémon cloned from Mew’s DNA, escapes its creators and challenges top Trainers, including Ash and friends, to prove its superiority. Unveiling a plan to clone Pokémon and “fix” the bond between them and humans, Mewtwo rejects the idea of friendship until Ash’s determination and the legendary Mew’s power force it to reconsider.

As posted in discord... For now, love ball WILL be the next ball... But gonna break from the balls and gonna print out a legendary but not sure which one yet... I've got 4 in mind just not sure which.... dropping color pallets and let's see which one wins

A rushed Cubone and a custom GBA sprite.

So, I have a bit of sad news, my Pocket Pikachu developed a crack in the hinge a few months ago, which has now developed into a full break. As a temporary solution, I have duct taped the broken hinge in the hope I can carry it through the last 100,000 steps of my challenge. But when I woke up this morning I noticed that the second hinge had a hairline crack in it, and I simply cannot risk taking it out attached to my belt anymore, it's too risky. My next step is to attach it to some card to keep it upright, and keep it inside my pocket for the rest of the challenge. Someone on Bluesky suggested this, and it feels like the safest option. If it does break, I at least have the assurance that it won't be lost outside somewhere. I am heading out shortly, so I can see how effective this works. The device is more than 25 years old now. It likely wasn't built to last this long. My hope is that this Pocket Pikachu will see one million steps, and then perhaps I can buy another junk device and swap out the back so it may live on for another adventure somewhere down the line. I know a few users here have a Pocket Pikachu, so I would ask you to check the hinge from underneath. If you see any black lines, consider that your warning!