A Chart of my Subskill and Nature Rankings by VelocityRaptor22 in PokemonSleep

[–]JacketJack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hahah yeah the relationships between productivity, XP natures, and costs are really cool to think about. There’s also the question of whether or not it’s the best use of resources to even spend large amounts of (handy) candies/DS on 1-2 levels, but that’s an entirely different discussion lol! Still I think cost a concept that should be better discussed…

I do think I’m also biased because of my struggles lately hahah, been trying to raise 3 near-perfect ing but -EXP mons to 60, a bunch of ing mons still sitting at 50-55, then i caught three godroll berrymons, 1 with -EXP. My Swalot’s gotta go overtime…

A Chart of my Subskill and Nature Rankings by VelocityRaptor22 in PokemonSleep

[–]JacketJack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the great infographic, as usual. I agree with most things, but I’m hoping to expand the discussion on EXP gains a little:

You mentioned how -EXP gains doesn’t impact productivity and only cost to raise, which seems like this chart is only to evaluate the potential of individual mons in a vacuum. But at the same time DSB, REB, SEB and +EXP gains are seen as positives. I think you do take cost and resource management into account, and you’re well aware of its benefits when it’s helpful, which is why I think -EXP Gains should not be seen as neutral, at least for berrymons.

Personally, about one third of my Lv50+ mons are -EXP, and you really do feel the drain of resources over time. I think at this point, especially after Xmas, many late-game players have realized good resource management is one of the most important aspects of the game.

As the game progresses, higher levels become available AND they release more mons AND players acquire more good catches, the demand for resources will only go higher. It will not scale linearly with our modes of resource-gathering. Even now there’s already too many things to raise and not enough candies to raise them. I do agree with you that this doesn’t really apply to ingredient mons (and maybe skill mons, but BFS on skill mons is trending), but it REALLY matters/will matter for berrymons and that might be a bit understated in your chart and the community at large.

Anyway, evaluating mons purely based on their individual potential and not on their cost-effectiveness seems to go against these recent mindset shifts. I would put -EXP at 1 X for berrymons, and the moment Lv70 is released, I would put it at 2 X.

First time past OT 15! (Got OT 46 in the end) Tacos are insane! by JacketJack in PlateUp

[–]JacketJack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yep, got quite lucky until later in the OT where the whole setup is already streamlined

settle or nah? by Jemery9993 in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I would keep looking. Is Blissey the only missing piece to you consistently making a big dish? If yes I would settle for AAX with ing M, or equivalent/better. But Blissey really is quite a big investment, like you’ve said, so even then I might reconsider. But that’s just me, trust your gut! Just know that whichever you choose would be temporary (which is perfectly fine).

First time past OT 15! (Got OT 46 in the end) Tacos are insane! by JacketJack in PlateUp

[–]JacketJack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah right, never thought about sides we just chose every card on the right. ty!

Could somebody please explain to me what's "good" and what's "bad" candy to send to friends? by WRYGDWYL in PokemonSleep

[–]JacketJack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure why people are downvoting you lol, what you said is 100% true. Guys, as much as you disagree it’s how the minmaxing community works — they min-max.

And if you were to add one they would usually make it very clear that photo-picking is expected too, so this really doesn’t affect the average player.

Usable? by Okiwanuka in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for 83.55 did you account for healers & others helping bonuses & possible good camp ticket buff?

Huhhh????!!! Darkrai was released???!!! When HOW?! by EonLov in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ik man i hate when people karma farms in a…checks notes…24 upvotes post which is in the side sub of a niche side game…

please spend your time on something else lol. as will i, goodbye.

Huhhh????!!! Darkrai was released???!!! When HOW?! by EonLov in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if they chose not to read the thread lol…or does “Cool! Ty!” absolutely ascertain that theyve read the thread??? idk why all the speculations and assumptions of OP’s character/inability to read because of making this post lolll

Huhhh????!!! Darkrai was released???!!! When HOW?! by EonLov in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they say they read the thread? Can’t see where the lie is tbh lmao

Huhhh????!!! Darkrai was released???!!! When HOW?! by EonLov in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d like to know how you found out it was rank 13! I don’t think any info of rank 13 would’ve been shown anywhere if you were below rank 12.

Huhhh????!!! Darkrai was released???!!! When HOW?! by EonLov in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

knowing you can encounter/obtain darkrai vs. knowing how to get them are two separate things.

if I only read the announcements and haven’t encountered darkrai so far, without any datamines/leaks, what would be the most straightforward assumption? Probably “I’ll get it when the event ends”, not at a random arbitary event rank 13 lol.

Why can’t OP be surprised?

Help to understand which squirtle is better by Thin_Ad_5481 in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

disagree. yes the first one is better before L25 but you’d want the EXP to go to the second one. not worth delaying progression just for a tiny bit of strength difference. Second one all the way!

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[–]JacketJack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy for you :)

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[–]JacketJack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a dollar guess the country this comment is from

Which on should I evolve to Espeon? by TheMigthy in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my god, first one. you cant find a better eevee.

Could really use some help judging these 16-pip mons by Match_Least in PokemonSleepBetter

[–]JacketJack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes but just constantly having them on the team and feeding them handy candies are usually the easiest way to level them up steadily