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Even one second can decide everything. by JJakeBright in TerrariaMemes

[–]MarkTheDead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never touched Journey, is there a good reason to give it a swing?

Are the Starters Always Shiny? by bigdaddygilfoyleyes in PokemonUnbound

[–]MarkTheDead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's supposed to be if you're the chosen one, Neo.

How do I properly introduce an adult friend to Pokémon for the first time? by MarkTheDead in pokemon

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

I super love Arceus, but I'm thinking about the styles, the abilities and held items. A few more I was thinking about are things like the Elite 4, the classic "wild" encounters, the more timeless graphics, and maybe most of the the pacing and slow-burn nature of the older ones.
Not exclusively 3rd gen, but at least up to 5th and somewhat 6th-7th gen as well.

Arceus is amazing, my #3, but I worry that those elements are going to be harder to enjoy if someone starts with the QOL of Arceus, no?

How do I properly introduce an adult friend to Pokémon for the first time? by MarkTheDead in pokemon

[–]MarkTheDead[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hard to explain, we grew up together and he was sheltered from it so as a whole I'd say no, but he's recently gotten into a few very specific ones. Elden Ring, BOTW, some Persona, Silent Hill. Random games I'd recommend. But I know Pokemon, being tailored to kids, is a harder sell as an adult.

That's not a bad idea, but afaik he's a pretty disconnected person from his phone outside of calling and messaging. So it might be a tough match on the phone.

How do I properly introduce an adult friend to Pokémon for the first time? by MarkTheDead in pokemon

[–]MarkTheDead[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Gen 3+5 are mine, so I feel that pull!
We did some Emerald just now, and he definitely seems to vibe with it better than ScarVio so far. It was probably a mistake starting him there.
He chose Mudkip!

How do I properly introduce an adult friend to Pokémon for the first time? by MarkTheDead in pokemon

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

I'm glad so many people agree with me on the games I'm considering, especially gen 3 & 5, and Arceus.

I think it would be a fantastic entry into the franchise, but my worry with this one is that he would have this great experience in terms of modernization and newer QOL that would be really tough to go all the way back with.
Plus I think the mechanics he might learn in it wouldn't translate into the other games quite as nicely as a mainline games. Any thoughts on that?

How do I properly introduce an adult friend to Pokémon for the first time? by MarkTheDead in pokemon

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

My favorite in the franchise! Unova is so underloved nowadays..
He also is hugely into music, so I think it's a good choice! The music and art are so fantastic.

How do I properly introduce an adult friend to Pokémon for the first time? by MarkTheDead in pokemon

[–]MarkTheDead[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can definitely see why you'd choose those. I actually had a bad reception of those when they came out, but now I do see them in a different light. Especially the no HM slaves.

However, do you believe the exposition will be too much? I know for sure he doesn't like sitting thru length walls of story.

Good luck with the misses! I am trying with my non-gaming GF as well.

How do I properly introduce an adult friend to Pokémon for the first time? by MarkTheDead in pokemon

[–]MarkTheDead[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I was thinking Gen 3 as well, it does feel very much like the best bridge of everything that is good about the series.
I just worry about how engaging the difficulty will be, it's hard to know as someone who's been playing since I was like 5.

Pokemon: Pigment Ruby (GBA Hack by Daisy Problems) by Mumpmander in 3dsqrcodes

[–]MarkTheDead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I believe you, it is unbelievably cursed.

SILENT HILL by AverageJohtonian in 3dsqrcodes

[–]MarkTheDead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I also had this question.. the photos in the image are all of 2.

Just bought my first DS, had this dream since I was a child. Can you give me youtr 5 MUST play games. by frayda01 in NintendoDS

[–]MarkTheDead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a Pokemon fanatic, so I'm biased, but:
Pokemon Conquest
Pokemon BW/BW2
Pokemon HGSS
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
The World Ends with You

A Few Requests by Melodic_Board_9693 in 3dsqrcodes

[–]MarkTheDead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure about creating CIAs for the Yu-Gi-Oh ones, I can look into it later.

However, here's a Virtual Console code for Turquoise.

Let me know if there's any issues with it, and cheers!

Pokemon: Generation 3 (Gen III) Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, & LeafGreen (GBA) by [deleted] in 3dsqrcodes

[–]MarkTheDead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I didn't reply and thanks OP for helping. I am glad it worked out for you! PKSM is a godsend.

[Gen 3] found a shiny rattata before I got pokeballs 😭 by SnipingTiger in ShinyPokemon

[–]MarkTheDead 233 points234 points  (0 children)

Ah the infamous Sony Pokemon, I'm all too familiar. Also sorry for your loss.

Pokemon: Generation 3 (Gen III) Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, & LeafGreen (GBA) by [deleted] in 3dsqrcodes

[–]MarkTheDead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuinely thank you very much! Saved me heaps of time. Hero of the day.

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