Hello /vp/, I am an inside tester at Nintendo, and I have some information on Pokemon Sun and Moon that I'd like to share with you all. Please understand and keep in mind that some of these features may be changed in the final release.
To start with,
>1. Easy, Normal, and Hard modes are included
At the beginning of the game, your mother will give you a "Sunglasses Case" and tell you that they can "help you see the world differently". You can't do anything with it until you reach a changing station in a Pokemon Center (Yes, customization has been brought back).
While at the changing station, you can access the case, and there will be two pairs of sunglasses you can wear, each corresponding to a difficulty level. Putting on the Rose glasses makes the game easier, while the Sunflower glasses makes it harder (I thought it was cute that the "rose tinted glasses" make things easier). Unfortunately, this does mean that if you play on Easy or Hard, you are forced to wear sunglasses.
>2. A few old moves now have "HM" qualities
(No, don't worry, you can still delete them). Basically, select moves such as "Dance" moves (Swords Dance, Dragon Dance, etc), "Punch" moves (Mega Punch, Thunder Punch, etc) and others can be used in the field now.
For example, I saw an old looking pedestal in one of the jungle areas. I was able to use Dragon Dance and it opened up a cave where several evolutionary stones could be found. I found the same thing in a different area, but for Petal Dance instead. Nothing happened, but a message popped up that said "...the Ruins and Find Peace", so I'm assuming it's a multi-part code.
I also came across a huge stone structure in the ruins area. When I used Boomburst, it cracked, and a fossilized pokemon fell out. I'm thinking this means that you can actually get both fossils in one game this time around.
>More in post #2
>3. Pokemon Amie is back, and expanded upon
It's pretty much the exact same as before, but with a nice change that really makes it feel like it's actually worth it. When you are friendly enough, (At least, I think that's how it's done. I've had Pokemon do it at 1 heart, and some only at 3+ hearts), you'll start getting little messages from your Pokemon when you're walking around. Happens probably once every 30 mins, if that. For example, I've seen these so far:
>(pokemon) is feeling hungry!
I get this one a lot, basically you just go into Pokemon Amie and feed them a Poke Puff. I think it boosts happiness a little, plus it acts as a vitamin. For example, feed it a Blue Puff and you get some defense EVs
>(pokemon) wants to play!
Same thing as above, but just go pet them or play a mini game. I haven't gotten any rewards from this yet, I think it may be tied to happiness level.
>(pokemon) isn't feeling well!
I haven't really seen any obvious effects so far, but I think it affects happiness if you send them out while they aren't feeling well.
>(pokemon) is feeling confident!
A Pokemon with this gets +1 Attack and +1 Sp. Attack for one time when you send it out. I like this one, but I hope it's disabled in gyms and E4 matches.
>Finished in post #3
>4. There are at least 94 new Pokemon, and several evolutions+ pre-evos for older families (NOT mega evolutions)
Here are a few of the new Pokemon that I've seen:
>Deuxdrop
Grass/Water
Based on a dewdrop on a leaf, it's actually two small dewdrops holding a leaf over their heads. I think it's a middle form, since it doesn't really look finished. I'm guessing the other forms are a single dewdrop, and then three, kinda like Magneton or Dugtrio. Absolute GARBAGE attack, but decent Special Attack + a lot of speed.
>Duddigoyle
Rock
Druddigon's pre-evo. Love this guy. You can get him really early on, and he has a ton of attack. Not sure of the base stat, but at level 16, he has 49 attack. Also, saw my first new move with him - Pebble Tornado (Basically a physical version of Fire Spin)
>Angleam
Water/Electric
Evo of Lanturn. Bulky as hell, looks a lot better then Chinchou and Lanturn for sure. Lanturn's Y-shaped antenna splits into 3 sections, and Angleam has more of an angler fish look. Surprisingly, they made it a physical attacker (Gets spark, wild charge, etc). Has 102 Attack at level 41.
Here's a couple other small details:
>Trainers do appear on the field, and do give commands. They also react when a pokemon faints or gets a crit. The opposing trainer can talk during battle as well, but it's not like a static message in a box, it just appears on the screen (Basically meaning it doesn't interrupt the flow of battle, you don't have to press A to move on)
>The new HP bar is meh, it feels like a change just made for the sake of change. It does do a little rainbow effect when a pokemon mega evolves though, looks kinda neat.
>When fighting a gym leader, item use is tied to difficulty. (Easy = Unlimited for you, none for them) (Normal = Unlimited for you, 2-4 for them) (Hard = None for both).
That's all for now. I can safely say this is miles ahead of previous generations, especially with the new focus on interacting with the world.
Serebii confirmed
Why it never has had Sugi artwork?
Is this not it?
>>26505328
Xous54
>>26505377
but better than sugimori.
post memes ITT, i guess you can also have battles if you want
/me cum
>doing this before the team is even finished
This thread is awful.
Mega Scizor '<_'
/me sits under a tree
ITT: Post whatever your team is in the game you are currently playing through and where you are.
Replaying Platinum and using all Pokémon I've never used before. Really enjoying ProbopassI named him Persona because I have a large nose
Oh also, just beat Saturn at Valor Lake.
>>26504369
Heartgold. Planning on using:
Typhlosion
Politoed
Ampharos
Espeon
Heracross
Who should be my sixth:Mamoswine, Donphan or Tyranitar?
Playing White, I beat Brycen and went through Dragonspiral Tower.
>Serperior
>Scolipede
>Carracosta
>Reuniclus
>Beartic
>Golurk
All around Level 42-44. Carracosta is a total bro.
What would you think if we ever got a starter trio with final evolution typings of:
>Fire/Grass
>Grass/Water
>Water/Fire
>>26504198
How about no.
>>26504198
How about yes.
>>26504198
How about maybe.
ITS A WHOLE NEW WORLD WE LIVE IN
ITS A WHOLE NEW PLACE TO SEE
tfw i still have to catch em all to be the best that I can be
tfw ash has never even been about trying to catch em all despite being the pun in his fucking name
A SWEET ROMANTIC PLACE
Post your favorite fakemons
>>26503513
also, be sure to tell us why you like it
>>26503513
This is probably my favorite as it's a testament to how virtuous persistence and autism can be.
Game Freak gain a few chromosomes and decide it'd be a great idea to make a Kanto game again in Generation 7/8 despite the fact that we've played through it a gazillion times already
What precautions can they take and what features can they add to make it not shit?
That's not how chromosomes work. Downs Syndrome is caused by having an extra chromosome. Shit thread
Sequel instead of remake.
>>26502599
It's a figure of speech. Nice to see you're making use of your extra chromosome though you fucking retard
Post cute cats.
It's gonna be LIT!!
>>26500542
FUCK OFF stupid furfag
Claim your favorite Pokey!
Croagunk is mine!!!
claimed
Litten is mine
Claiming my bro for life.
The current leak lord and saviors have come for our offerings this night.
Just stop tempting me with these. I know they're fake and I cry every time.
I offer myself to Ballio Jr.
May he juggle my balls tenaciously, yet gracefully.
Rowlet>Litten=Popplio
Rapthug>Jestlio>Tabburn
Ballio>Owltair=Blackpanther
Here's mine: I obsessively collect main series games, especially gb/gba carts.
I have 44 main series games physical...
And nine copies digital. I just can't stop giving Gamefreak my money.
Also, >>26496643 was vertical on my phone, no idea why it went horizontal.
>>26496643
old list is old. i didn't update it with my new shit so forgive me.
>>26496643
Not much but here ya go. (if you couldn't tell, I was mostly a Sinnohfag)
So I made a complete map of Kanto based on both the games and anime, with a little of the manga, while also maintaining the true coastline of the real-life greater Chiba, Kanto, and Tokyo districts.
I didn't want to make it too flashy so I apologize for the pixelation, but what does /vp/ think? Am I missing anything?
>>26495906
Amazing idea, weird execution
>>26495906
Looks cool
Why do this when you can give you life to Jesus?
Fuck off.
New theme song
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MbzwWGj192c
Implying it won't be Pokemon zero and Pokemon ifinity
Implying the plot won't be philosophical bullshit
Lets have another one of these. I'll start
Mega Staraptor
Ability: Intimidate
HP-85
ATK-160 (+40)
DEF- 80 (+10)
SPA- 50
SPD- 80 (+20)
SPE- 130 (+30)
>>26491148
>Ability: Intimidate
I literally threw up.
moxie instead of intimidate
>>26491148
Keep reckless. It already has inti pre mega. Reckless double edge at that attack 2hkos swarm, or finishes it with CC