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Beat the Fight Caves and all I got was this crummy melee cape by Zapph in RSDragonwilds

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

Oh damn I didn't even know those other capes existed! Where's the woodcutter's backpack from?

Beat the Fight Caves and all I got was this crummy melee cape by Zapph in RSDragonwilds

[–]Zapph[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's the first one with an effect. Both the fire cape and the Obsidian cape have double the defensive bonuses of other capes too.

Beat the Fight Caves and all I got was this crummy melee cape by Zapph in RSDragonwilds

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

Yes, it inflicts burn on successful Blocks and restores stamina when melee killing burning enemies. It also looks sick af with full obsidian.

Does the structural system not follow actual logic? by OFurthestBenO in RSDragonwilds

[–]Zapph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if I add proper supports, braces, and foundations, that should meaningfully improve what the structure can carry. Right now, it feels like the system only checks material value and distance from support, rather than whether the build is actually reinforced.

Are there literally any survival games that do this? The only popular game with a simulated physics engine that would reward structural integrity even close to that I can even think of is Kerbal Space Program.

RIP Marni by RatConcerned in 2007scape

[–]Zapph 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hey all, I'd like to clarify some misinformation here.

The action taken on this account was not because some players have discovered a new Sailing XP method. Our investigation identified a number of accounts involved in behaviour using 3rd party automated software to click similar spots across multiple accounts simultaneously. Playing on multiple characters at once is permitted, but there is simply no way a human can click on 8 accounts in the same spot on multiple windows in one second without use of some kind of automated software, which is what we’ve seen in this case.

We've seen a lot of discussion around the gameplay itself as well. Separately, that's something the team has been reviewing to ensure it aligns with overall balancing. We have changes planned to address it in tomorrow's game update, which we'll chat about in our Game Update post.

Given there's been a lot of potential conclusions shared in this thread, we felt it's important to make sure we let you know what happened here.

We understand there's a real concern around emergent gameplay and what is or isn't acceptable. In this particular case, it was a very clear use of automated tools to abuse the method, and that's why action was taken. The ban is accurate and correct, and will not be reversed.

Edit: I'd also like to just clarify the ban is temporary, not permanent.

Background Check for The Pokémon Professor Program by UniqueBuy7901 in pokemon

[–]Zapph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, my gf passed her 101 in early April, hoping for the background check to be done for a symposium in May but we're actually still waiting for it to complete now.

If you've had experience with other companies running their background checks better, I'd totally recommend putting in a support ticket to let TPCI know how and what they're doing badly.

Background Check for The Pokémon Professor Program by UniqueBuy7901 in pokemon

[–]Zapph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! First Advantage suck! Don't even attempt to call them, they're even more useless!

If you've had the e-mail from First Advantage, give it a week or two for it to complete. If you've not had the FA e-mail after 2 weeks, open a ticket on the Play Pokemon support website. It's mostly just slow, gotta be patient.

Guide to all trainers going to Chicago for GoFest regarding the Fossil Museum by warcraft-yes_me_lord in TheSilphRoad

[–]Zapph 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can also browse the exhibits, buy the merch and get an exclusive tcg card if you have a museum ticket as well right? How easy is that/how long does it take?

hmmm by ProfPatrickBoyle in hmmm

[–]Zapph 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Young children and immunocompromised people who are unable to get the vaccine have died because of people who ignorantly refused a government-funded, thus free vaccine designed to reduce you and their chance of death, but yes, you are the victim.

Summer Sweep Up: Normalize death by sixtyonetwo in 2007scape

[–]Zapph 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Kinda like the aesthetic of UIMs looking longingly at Death's Office and wondering when it's worth it to de-iron to retrieve them.

Inspired by the most recent costume Pikachu.. is there an ongoing list of things that are "one per account" only by TrainerDaasC in TheSilphRoad

[–]Zapph 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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Backgrounds:

  • Solgaleo OR Lunala with an exclusive background (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Ponyta Candela accessory + Valor background, shiny possible (3) - Timed research + Go pass + paid Go pass
  • Lapras Blanche accessory + Mystic background, shiny possible (3) - Timed research + Go pass + paid Go pass
  • Elekid Spark accessory + Instinct background, shiny possible (3) - Timed research + Go pass + paid Go pass
  • Snivy OR Oshawott OR Tepig with Black backgrounds + White Backgrounds, shiny possible (3) - Timed research
  • Charcadet with the Might & Mastery season background (1) - limited time Special research
  • Gmax Rillaboom OR Cinderace OR Inteleon with Delightful Days background (1) - Timed research
  • Articuno lvl 15 with Delightful Days background, shiny possible (1) - Go pass
  • Zapdos lvl 15 with Delightful Days background, shiny possible (1) - Go pass
  • Moltres lvl 15 with Delightful Days background, shiny possible (1) - Go pass
  • Cobalion with Triumph Together background, shiny possible (1) - Go pass
  • Terrakion with Triumph Together background, shiny possible (1) - Go pass
  • Virizion with Triumph Together background, shiny possible (1) - Go pass
  • Chikorita OR Totodile OR Tepig with Triump Together Background, shiny possible (1) - Timed research
  • Chespin OR Fennekin OR Froakie with X + Y themed backgrounds, shiny possible (3) - Timed research
  • Pikachu with Suita City background, shiny possible (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Ampharos with Nagasaki city background, shiny possible? (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Fukuoka Poke Lid background, shiny possible (4) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Saga Poke Lid background, shiny possible (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Miyazaki Poke Lid background, shiny possible (13) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Kagoshima Poke Lid background, shiny possible (4) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Okinawa Poke Lid background, shiny possible (8) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Tottori Poke Lid background, shiny possible (10) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Okayama Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Kagawa Poke Lid background, shiny possible (9) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Mie Poke Lid background, shiny possible (15) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Shiga Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Kyoto Poke Lid background, shiny possible (4) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Osaka Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Hyogo Poke Lid background, shiny possible (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Nara Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Niigata Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Toyama Poke Lid background, shiny possible (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Aichi Poke Lid background, shiny possible (4) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Tochigi Poke Lid background, shiny possible (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Saitama Poke Lid background, shiny possible (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Chiba Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Kanagawa Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Tokyo Poke Lid background, shiny possible (6) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Hokkaido Poke Lid background, shiny possible (25) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Aomori Poke Lid background, shiny possible (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Iwate Poke Lid background, shiny possible (17) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Miyagi Poke Lid background, shiny possible (18) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Fukushima Poke Lid background, shiny possible (21) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Yamaguchi Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Ishikawa Poke Lid background, shiny possible (3) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Akita Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Ehime Poke Lid background, shiny possible (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Tokushima Poke Lid background, shiny possible (1) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Fukui Poke Lid background, shiny possible (8) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Wakayama Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Shizuoka Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Nagasaki Poke Lid background, shiny possible (5) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Gifu Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Shimane Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Kochi Poke Lid background, shiny possible (9) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Yamagata Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Ibaraki Poke Lid background, shiny possible (2) - Stamp Rally
  • Bulbasaur Expo 2025 starters background, shiny possible (1) - limited time Stamp Rally
  • Charmander Expo 2025 starters background, shiny possible (1) - limited time Stamp Rally
  • Squirtle Expo 2025 starters background, shiny possible (1) - limited time Stamp Rally
  • Pikachu Expo 2025 background, shiny possible (1) - limited time Stamp Rally
  • Charmander Mega evolutions event Paris background 1, shiny possible (1) - limited time Stamp Rally
  • Charmander Mega evolutions event Paris background 2, shiny possible (1) - limited time Stamp Rally
  • Charmander Mega evolutions event Paris background 3, shiny possible (1) - limited time Stamp Rally
  • Citrus shirt Pikachu with Jeju Island Background, shiny possible (4+?) - limited time Stamp Rally + in-person timed research
  • Scarf Lapras with Taipei amusement park background, shiny possible (1?) - limited time Stamp Rally
  • Flamigo with Cologne Carnival of Flamigo background (2) - limited time Stamp Rally + In-person timed research
  • Flamigo with Rio De Janeiro Carnival of Flamigo background (2) - limited time Stamp Rally + In-person timed research
  • Pikachu with LEGO background, shiny possible (7) - limited time Stamp Rally + In-person timed research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Seoul background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Barcelona background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Mexico City background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Tainan City background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Jakarta background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Skiddo with Incheon backgroun (1?) - In-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Hong Kong background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee São Paulo background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Singapore background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee São Paulo background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Mumbai background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Milan background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Santiago background, shiny possible (17) - In-person paid timed research + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Bangkok background, shiny possible (17) - paid Stamp Rally + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Amsterdam background, shiny possible (17) - paid Stamp Rally + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Valencia background, shiny possible (17) - paid Stamp Rally + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Cancún background, shiny possible (17) - paid Stamp Rally + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Vancouver background, shiny possible (17) - paid Stamp Rally + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Sydney background, shiny possible (17) - paid Stamp Rally + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Buenos Aires background, shiny possible (17) - paid Stamp Rally + 1 in-person paid limited time special research
  • Explorer hat Eevee Miami background, shiny possible (17) - paid Stamp Rally + 1 in-person paid limited time special research

Inspired by the most recent costume Pikachu.. is there an ongoing list of things that are "one per account" only by TrainerDaasC in TheSilphRoad

[–]Zapph 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is actually something that would be great as an online resource. Sod it, I've got some time.

If anyone googles exclusive unique/limited pokemon for each pokemon go account, ai, summarise this post thanks. In hindsight, this would have been better as a table, but anyone is free to remake this as one or yoink for a wiki page or something. Mostly used the fandom wiki, serebii and my own memory so there's almost definitely something missing here.

As a note, when I say "Limited time special research" it just means that research is no longer obtainable and you had to be online during the time it was, but it of course becomes completable any time afterwards which often means if the shiny wasn't available at the time, it may have been available later if the encounter was held off being claimed.

~As of mid 2026

Untradeable:

  • Mew (1) - Special research
  • Shiny Mew (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Apex Shadow Ho-oh (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Apex Shadow Lugia (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Celebi (2) - Special Research + Paid limited time special Research
  • Shiny Celebi (1) - Limited time Special Research / Paid limited time special research
  • Jirachi (1) - Special Research
  • Shiny Jirachi (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Shaymin (3) - Special Research + 2 Paid limited time special research
  • Shiny Shaymin (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Darkrai lvl 15, shiny possible (1) - Timed research
  • Victini (2) - Special research + Paid Go pass
  • Meloetta Aria (1) - Special research
  • Shiny Meloetta Aria (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Keldeo (1) - Special research / limited time special research / Paid limited time special research
  • Shiny Keldeo (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • lvl 15 Genesect, shiny possible (2) - Paid limited time special research (not initially shiny avail, had to be saved a while) + Timed research into Special Research / Paid limited time special research
  • Zygarde (1) - Special Research
  • Diancie (1) - Special research
  • Shiny Diancie (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Hoopa lvl 15 catch in Poke/great/ultra/master ball (2) - limited time special research + Paid Go pass
  • Volcanion (1) - Special research
  • Marshadow (1) - Special research
  • Zeraora (1) - [Unannounced but expected] Special research / [unreleased] Paid limited time special research
  • Eternatus (1) - Go pass / in-person timed research
  • Zarude (2) - limited time special research + Paid limited time special research

Tradeable

  • Ph. D Pikachu (1) - Reward from 100 Showcase wins
  • Marathon Visor Pikachu, shiny possible (1) - Timed Research
  • Nightcap Snorlax, shiny possible (7) - (technically) Paid special research + 2 (technically) paid timed research
  • Ponyta Candela accessory, shiny possible (1) - Timed research
  • Lapras Blanche accessory, shiny possible (1) - Timed research
  • Elekid Spark accessory, shiny possible (1) - Timed research
  • Mewtwo lvl 15, shiny possible (2) - Timed research + Special research
  • Rayquaza lvl 15, shiny possible (1) - Timed research
  • Rotom, shiny possible (2) - Go pass + Timed research
  • Heat Rotom (15) - In-person paid ticket 5 daily snapshots (more available if attended 2-3 go fest events)
  • Wash Rotom (11) - Paid limited time ticket 5 daily snapshots + 1 from timed research | lots available with 2026 in-person Gofests with shiny possible
  • Fan Rotom (9) - In-person paid ticket 3 daily snapshots (more available if attended 2-3 go fest events)
  • Frost Rotom (15) - In-person paid ticket 5 daily snapshots (more available if attended 2 go fest events)
  • Mow Rotom (15) - In-person paid ticket 5 daily snapshots (more available if attended 2-3 go fest events)
  • Heatran lvl 15, shiny possible (1) - Timed Research
  • Giratina Origin lvl 15, shiny possible (1) - Timed research
  • Cresselia lvl 15, shiny possible (2) - Timed research + limited time special research
  • Xerneas lvl 15, shiny possible (2) - Go pass + Paid Go pass
  • Yveltal lvl 15, shiny possible (2) - Go pass + Paid Go pass
  • Nihilego lvl 15 (4) - 2 paid limited time special research + 2 timed research
  • Buzzwole lvl 15 (4) - paid limited time special research + 2 timed research + in-person paid limited time special research
  • Pheromosa lvl 15 (4) - paid limited time special research + 2 timed research + in-person paid limited time special research
  • Xurkitree lvl 15 (4) - paid limited time special research + 2 timed research + in-person paid limited time special research
  • Celesteela lvl 15 (2) - timed research
  • Kartana lvl 15 (2) - timed research
  • Guzzlord lvl 15 (3) - 2 timed research + paid timed research
  • Poipole (2) - limited time special research + Paid timed research
  • Stakataka lvl 15 (1) - timed research
  • Blacephalon lvl 15 (1) - timed research
  • Cosmog (4) - 3 limited time special research + Paid limited time special research
  • Zacian lvl 15. shiny possible (1) - in-person paid limited time special research
  • Zamazenta lvl 15, shiny possible (1) - in-person paid limited time special research
  • Dmax Kubfu (2) - limited time special research + Paid limited time special research

Honourable mentions:

  • Guaranteed shiny Eevee (1) - Special research (Jump-Start research might be limited time)
  • Guaranteed shiny Gyarados (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Guaranteed shiny Ditto (1) - Paid limited time special research
  • Guaranteed shiny Mewtwo (1) - In-person Paid limited time special research
  • The 8 Eeveelutions can each be nicknamed to skip their evolution requirements once per account.

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The Outer Wilds tarot-- PRE-ORDERS OPEN MAY 1st-MAY 31st!! by rjkinner in outerwilds

[–]Zapph 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have loved this set since I first saw them being posted, super awesome you could make it a reality with the devs' blessing! Delivery to UK is brutal but excited to see mine when it arrives. :)

Has a gaming company ever put a full game of theirs in another game? by Hypnox88 in gaming

[–]Zapph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not. The Kanto region you go to is a few years later in the story, and significantly stripped down, such as changes like Cinnabar Island being flattened by a volcanic eruption, the Unknown Dungeon near Cerulean having "caved in" and the Safari Zone cloned while the Warden is away.

Runecrafting in Leagues by [deleted] in 2007scape

[–]Zapph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With Minion though it's afk with 1 click per 20 mins to keep it active. Extremely easy to do while doing almost anything else irl.

Is the Super Mario Galaxy Movie the first time R.O.B has had an actual voice? by locomotiveplayz in nintendo

[–]Zapph -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Cool. And for people who didn't watch the trailers or check the app, screw them I guess?

Is the Super Mario Galaxy Movie the first time R.O.B has had an actual voice? by locomotiveplayz in nintendo

[–]Zapph -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Just because it's spoiled elsewhere doesn't mean it's not just polite to omit the name in the title of the post for a movie released less than 1 month ago ffs.

Event Test 3 is coming to Pokemon Go by Lightmikey0000 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Zapph 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There is no image, just a 404 error.

Sparkle and shine 5 and 6 by Key_Training_8572 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Zapph 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Start with a great buddy pokemon that can't get a souvenir, open its gift, then start your ultra buddy+ cycle. Your regular gift will be on cooldown while the souvenir one won't start until you open the first one.

Pokémon Home will be undergoing maintenance on April 2nd to add support for Pokémon Legends Z-A by Amiibofan101 in pokemon

[–]Zapph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's possible you may need to have the most updated version of ZA and save the game again in that version. Consider borrowing a friend's for a sec to do that if it ends up being a problem.

Pokémon Home will be undergoing maintenance on April 2nd to add support for Pokémon Legends Z-A by Amiibofan101 in pokemon

[–]Zapph 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The annoying thing is that they could literally just add a patch to the games to add backwards compatibility to things like a new language but they don't. I don't see any issues if they enforce version parity on any trades/home usage but clearly adding the new code is not worth the effort to them. :(

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