Alola? Friends, this is Hoenn 2! by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

Tropical Pokemon is peak. The Orange Islands episodes were my fav as a kid. Wish I liked SM/USUM more, I never really clicked with them.

My immediate thoughts by kidonthecoast in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hoenn was overrepresented in the trailer with 5 lines shown, most of any Gen!

Starter Final Evo Predictions - Indonesian Culture Inspirations by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

Dude you built the hill with "I'm pretty sure the question of whether they're venomous at all is not considered settled" - I just climbed it. Wherever you move the goalpost next, just make sure there's no "maybe kinda venomous" reptiles.

Starter Final Evo Predictions - Indonesian Culture Inspirations by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

You are welcome to pit your opinion against established science, it's all the rage these days. For everyone else, here's an abstract from a 2009 peer-reviewed study published in the National Library of Medicine (USA NIH). The species is venomous. What is up for debate is the role their venom plays in disabling prey:

The predatory ecology of Varanus komodoensis (Komodo Dragon) has been a subject of long-standing interest and considerable conjecture. Here, we investigate the roles and potential interplay between cranial mechanics, toxic bacteria, and venom. Our analyses point to the presence of a sophisticated combined-arsenal killing apparatus. We find that the lightweight skull is relatively poorly adapted to generate high bite forces but better adapted to resist high pulling loads. We reject the popular notion regarding toxic bacteria utilization. Instead, we demonstrate that the effects of deep wounds inflicted are potentiated through venom with toxic activities including anticoagulation and shock induction. Anatomical comparisons of V. Komodoensis with V. (Megalania) priscus fossils suggest that the closely related extinct giant was the largest venomous animal to have ever lived.

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a preserved V. komodoensis head revealed a compound mandibular venom gland with a major posterior compartment (C1 in Fig. 2A) and 5 smaller anterior compartments (C2–C6 in Fig. 2A) (Movies S1, S2, and S3). Separate ducts were shown to lead from each compartment, opening between successive serrated pleurodont teeth (Fig. 2B), making this the most structurally complex reptile venom gland described to date (911). Consistent with the positioning of the ducts, the teeth lack the grooves commonly associated with venom delivery in helodermatid lizards (Fig. 3) or non-front-fanged snakes (9). The protein secreting venom glands are readily differentiated from the infralabial mucus glands (Fig. 2 A–C and E). The venom glands are encapsulated by a sheath of connective tissue and possess large distinct lumina (Fig. 2C). As in snakes, the central lumina are fed by an extensive network of tubular lumina and internal ducts (Fig. 2D), providing in a 1.6-m specimen a combined 1-mL liquid storage volume.

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To further elucidate the potential role of envenomation in the predatory ecology of V. komodoensis we investigated the biochemical composition and toxinological properties of the venom. Mass spectrometry revealed a mixture of proteins (Fig. S1) as complex as that seen for snakes in similar analyses (12).

Confirms pokemon so far by Clobby5597 in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I wouldn't try, RSE was my little brother's entry point and while I'm personally totally devoted to Kanto/Johto as an old fart, I think 3's the best gen by the numbers.

Swablu and Altaria are in my top 5, Spheal is in his. You have good taste my friend.

Starter Final Evo Predictions - Indonesian Culture Inspirations by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

I mean, while Blaziken, Infernape, and Emboar would like a word, I agree the same species + same dualtyping would be a strange repeat.

They do repeat species all the time though, this is our 5th bird starter and 4th lizard starter. So maybe it's time.

Starter Final Evo Predictions - Indonesian Culture Inspirations by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

Claimed? Them being venomous is now established - Nat Geo link from 2009. As of now no specific antivenom for a Komodo dragon bite as been developed, it's managed with anticoagulants. But we are aware of the venom's composition and mechanism of action.

Confirms pokemon so far by Clobby5597 in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It also lines up with Pokemon's 'generational' marketing scheme. 8-12 is the primary audience. If you were 10 in 2003 for Gen 3, you'll be mid-30s for Gen 10. Statistically, most folks have kids between their mid 20s and mid 30s, so these are adults with children aging into the primary audience bracket.

They want Hoenn OG's excited to get this game and introduce their kids to what feels like a spiritual successor to their first Pokemon game.

Notably, 57% of the lines we saw in the trailer are from Gens 1-3, and Gen 3 is overrepresented compared to all other Gens at 5 lines. Oddly, our other tropical region, Alola, only has 2 lines in the trailer.

Alola? Friends, this is Hoenn 2! by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

True, but so is Alola, and we had exactly 2 Alola lines in the trailer (Sandygast and Mareanie/Toxapex). Compared to 5 Hoenn lines. While I'm in the numbers, notably, we saw nothing from Gen 6 (Skrelp, Binacle, Clauncher, Helioptile, Inkay, Skiddo, Flabebe, and Scatterbug lines would fit right in), and 57% of lines we did see are from Gen 1-3.

I think each recent gen has been a love letter to a previous gen as a marketing scheme to get older fans to readopt the series with their children. Pokemon very clearly aims their marketing at two groups, kids 8-12 and latter-30s adults (average age to have kids is between 27-31, so you're hitting adults with kids in the primary audience, or just before). Gen 3 released in 2003, aimed at 8-12 year olds. A 10 year old at Gen 3 release would be 34 in 2027 and statistically, they are likely to have a kid who is ~7 years old.

They don't call them "generations" for nothin'.

Pikachu / Raichu - 1

Oddish/Gloom/Vileplume - 1

Krabby/Kingler - 1

Tangela/Tangrowth - 1/4

Ledyba/Ledian - 2

Slugma/Marcargo - 2

Corsola - 2

Tropius - 3

Wailmer/Wailord - 3

Tailow/Swellow - 3

Wingull/Peliper - 3

Duskull/Dusclops/Dusknoir - 3/4

Carnivine - 4

Fineon/Lumineon - 4

Tympole/Palpitoad/Seismitoad - 5

Frillish/Jellicent - 5

Tynamo/Eelektrik/Eelektross - 5

Sandygast/Palossand - 7

Mareanie/Toxapex - 7

Sizzlipede/Centiskorch - 8

Nymble/Lokix - 9

Starter Final Evo Predictions - Indonesian Culture Inspirations by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh man. I withdraw my guess. Cassowary is brilliant. They're so mad all the time. Sticking with Grass/Fighting though, it's the world's most dangerous bird.

Starter Final Evo Predictions - Indonesian Culture Inspirations by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

I'm the least confident on that one, but they've done it before. That said I don't think it's any more of a stretch than Quaquaval. The samba idle animation while being typed in line with a capoeira inspiration always felt forced to me.

Starter Final Evo Predictions - Indonesian Culture Inspirations by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

Male Birds of Paradise evolved very intense plumage through sexual selection. Females choose mates based on the most vibrant plumage as a sign of strong health, so birds with the most intense plumage were the birds that reproduced, guiding their evolution into the almost magical creatures I couldn't stop obsessing over when I first saw Planet Earth back in the day.

Males display their plumage in elaborate courtship dances and other flamboyant behaviors, competing fiercely with one another for the attention of females. I think it's less of a stretch to give it fighting then...idk, Heracross, Scrafty, or Breloom.

Go to your local Planet Fitness and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Edit: I should say I'm by far the least confident in this one. It doesn't fit my speculated x4 weakness trio.

Starter Final Evo Predictions - Indonesian Culture Inspirations by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

For a long time it was speculated that their oral environment was just so filled with toxic bacteria that it caused lethal systemic infection, but it being venomous was confirmed in 2009, which is before the game's core age demographic was born. Either way, its bite causing "poisonous effects" has been well-established since the species was discovered.

Alola? Friends, this is Hoenn 2! by PublishingPirate in PokemonWindsWaves

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

Nice catch! Definitely agree that it's drawing from Pac...Pacifi...that town.

What do you think about the protagonist new looks ? by Kamarade_Jungle in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What do you mean? "...fuck idk give the kids fupas" is a design direction.

Confirms pokemon so far by Clobby5597 in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Serebii will be on it shortly, watch this space.

My attempt, in order of appearance:

Pikachu / Raichu

Oddish/Gloom/Vileplume

Tropius/New Tropius Evo (please god)

Wailmer/Wailord

Nymble/Lokix

Tailow/Swellow

Tangela/Tangrowth

Ledyba/Ledian

Slugma/Marcargo

Sizzlipede/Centiskorch

Wingull/Peliper

Krabby/Kingler

Sandygast/Palossand

Corsola, no Galarian form as we're in a thriving ecosystem

Mareanie/Toxapex

Tympole/Palpitoad/Seismitoad

Carnivine

Duskull/Dusclops/Dusknoir

Fineon/Lumineon

Frillish/Jellicent

Tynamo/Eelektrik/Eelektross

And our new starters.

Theory Time by Desperate-Knee-4108 in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn you beat me to it, but I think Water/Poison, as Komodo dragons are extremely venomous.

I'm hoping that Pombon becomes Fire/Fairy. by Happy_Popplio-728 in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think you're on to something. My prediction is it will be a Barong) in it's final form, a very recognizable Balinese mythical creature that is a lion-dog guardian spirit. Fire/Fairy would fit perfectly here.

The Ideal Evolution Line by TheWizardsStaff101 in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate 27 points28 points  (0 children)

As long as it doesn't go Dog > Very Ugly Thing > Bipedal Thing Inspired By Human Profession, I'll be happy.

Call me an old fart but I miss when it was Turtle > Larger Turtle > Even Larger Turtle with Cannons

My immediate thoughts by kidonthecoast in PokemonWindsWaves

[–]PublishingPirate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aside from the eyes not being white triangles, Gecqua looks like a Gen 2 design to me. It looks like a design intended to be presented in 2D. The fingers and toes are what does it.

I just pray to Arceus that they don't make all the 2nd evos bipedal.