Dragon116

UPDATE #1 So after many delays due to school, I have finally gotten around to playing Hardcore and have built my team. But first some early game highlights. As a starter, I chose Cyndaquil. The reason - A lack of good gen 2 pokemon in the front end of the game. My options were the starters, Ledyba, Spinarak, or *shiver* Igglybuff. So rather than hobble myself with a lackluster 2nd gen, I opted to put a starter in. As we all know, Chikorita is not an optimal choice. Totodile is tempting, but the first two gyms would wreck it. Meaning Cyndaquil is the only remaining option. Talk about making the most of a bad situation haha. Namewise, I went with Penthus, the Greek spirit of sorrow and grief, because lets face it, Reborn Hardcore with any restrictions is going to be all about sorrow and grief. To continue the theme, I have nicknamed all my pokemon something related to sorrow or grief. Battles Cyndaquil, named Agony, went up against Cain's Nidoran(M), Given how brutal this game is known to be, I was surprised there were no changes here. Although Cyndaquil is known as a pretty lousy attacker, it managed to defeat the Nidoran(M) and introduce Cain to Agony (heh). TBH I got kinda lucky as his Nidoran(M) missed a scratch that would have put me at risk of losing, but lo and behold the power of Agony! The first major change of the game here. Victoria's Tepig was a whooping 1 level higher than normal, putting her at the same level as the recently leveled Agony. As was no surprise, Tepig managed to crush Agony. Although given Kiki's condition, maybe Victoria is already adapted to Agony. Gee these puns are going to be fun. After about 3 hours of hunting down pokemon for my team, I finally assembled the beauty you see below. Gen 1 - Rattata/Torment - That hustle is total torment. Either my opponent is overwhelmed by the little purple rat, or I'm overwhelmed by the horrible timing of those misses. I was going to get a Technician Meowth for STAB Fury Swipes, but it wasn't appearing and I said forget it. Gen 2 - Cyndaquil/Agony - Read beginning for details. Gen 3 - Whismur/Vexation - Soundproof should vex Julia, but it also represents my vexation at not having better gen 3 pokemon available before Julia. Gen 4 - Kriketot/Famine - Locusts are grasshoppers, and crickets are close to them. Well, that and "Famine used Fury Cutter!" just sounds funny. Gen 5 - Trubbish/Affliction - Afflicts poison. Nothing else to say about that. Blitzle might have been used here, but I'm not waiting around for a thunderstorm or screwing with my clock anymore. Skype was open last time I did it and I'm still waiting to get caught up on it. Plus Norton got confused. It was just obnoxious. But ya,,,,Trubbish Spikes. Gen 6 - Espurr/Strife - Given where this little guy came from (yes I made sure it was a guy for the Prankster), it was fitting that it would inflict strife upon my foes through confusion. So as you can see I have plenty of training to do before i even bother Fern or Blackstream Factory or Julia. But when I do, I'll upload the results. Stay tuned.

Awesome news! I'm stoked to see what these hoodlums come up with.

I'll change my answer to Emolga then. I thought we were supposed to post team ideas and you picked which one you liked. Your op wasn't clear in that regard.

As always I have some more flattery for your sadistic, sarcastic, and satisfying remarks. "Shelly you did better than Splats McGee back in Beryl ward" - BDUM TSSS Oh wait Forgot Shelly needs some little yellow pills now. "What she doesn't watch the news?" - Have you seen where she lives? She's lucky food even makes it to their fridge. FFS there's a pseudo possessing her personal pokemon center. And you question her TV habbits? #FirstWorldElitist "Oh god I have to release them weekly now?" - Yes...yes you do....

I think I finished the sprites. There's still the trainer card graphic, but I think I might get someone else to do that for me. As such I plan to start today, with a possible first update tonight or tomorrow.

Emolga, Honchkrow, Stoutland, Nidoqueen, Jynx, Sceptile

I wouldn't say it's arbitrary. Nintendo/GF/Pokemon have to be careful with what content they put in (remember, it's aimed so that even children as young as 5 can play). In addition, I believe the developers they hire are more for improvement of the system not the story. My proof is that the games have gradually added better graphics and significant amounts of content that most fan games can't/won't copy (GTS, Contests).

ATM I'm thinking I'll use random.org to pick which one I release. Meaning that I could very well lose my ace. Let alone the necessary team changes that occur after each gym anyways, this gimmick should constantly keep me on my toes and looking for new opportunities.

After seeing all the wonderful topics about other people's playthroughs, I figured I'd make one for my 3rd reborn run. However, I knew I wanted to do something special and what I have come up with is this. 1. Going to play Reborn Hardcore because it sounds awesome. 2. Team will consist of 1 pokemon from each generation (RainbowGen). 3. At the end of each gym, one pokemon from my team will be released. This way it keeps things fresh. 4. No duplicate catches. The entire line only gets one shot in the game. If it gets released, it's done for. 5. I am putting in custom sprites for my character to give a unique feeling. That being said, I'm currently creating the sprites for the run. Once those are complete the festivities will begin. Here's the sprites I currently have VS Portrait: In Game Walking Sprite In Game Run Sprite In Game Surf/Dive Sprite In Game Bike Sprite In Game Tauros Sprite I got the portrait from online searches and recolored it, and got the base model for the sprite from Sprite Creator 3, and edited the base model. Looking forward to starting this =D

Was on my way to get Grass Knot and I saw this little thing in the Emerald Cave That looks like an Axew egg to me.

Kiki didn't have a building with a field, she just used the beach that surrounded her gym. Also, HYPE! Needs more cowbell.

Just found out Mamoswine doesn't have access to Avalanche without TM72 from gen 4. Meaning I have to go with Icicle Crash. Sob Also going with Mist (Terrain Change) instead of Curse, since there's no use in Curse without Avalanche. Totally forgot about Smeargle. Yay! Plan is still good.

You need to lower the water level and move the trash pillars around by going up to them and hitting A to move them around, just like boulders but no Strength needed. You'll want the trash pillars to help you jump the gaps in between islands. You can space them out or clump them together, as long as there is 1 space between the trash pillar and the target island.

Julia is green haired too. She is also not trustworthy. Coincidence? I think not.

Swap Pignite for Marshtomp. That will show Julia!

Maybe have a gradient of green to purple somewhere? Atm M-Veno looks like a pure poison type.

I wanna be the greatest jerk, like no jerk ever was. To troll them is the real test, to infuriate is my cause.

That's a good background for close combat! Shuckle is just biding it's time, waiting for you to slip up Ame. That's when Shuckle will strike, with whatever disgusting things it keeps on itself.

Don't forget about Snubbull once you get your 2nd badge. And swirlix from the candy store. I think there's a severe fairy drought after that.

I thought that was common knowledge by now. I'm sorry

I think the only thing that might make shadow ball better is an aqua ring effect at the end, as if the shadow ball is consuming the opponent. Even if it was left as is, it's still very smooth. I like it.

I know one spot is the train tracks between the pansear and the railnet. I found it there totally by accident.

In the words of T3RR4, Hakunna yo tatas, Vinny, I hope you aren't telling us that T3RR4 escaped the computer prison and is now in Labradorra. COSMIC FIELD CONFIRMED.

"Something bad? All that happened lately is a Badge welcher fell off a bridge" Only one more of those to go. "I hated rescuing Gardevoir. I fucking HATED it." When the hell did you rescue Gardevoir? Are you time traveler? Is "Basically I wanted a challenge and I also have no god damned idea what this game is about" not true anymore? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME SENPAI?!?!? BTW, forgot to mention. Needs more props. Get some Beanie Babies or some shiz. They're adorable and annoying, just like those cats

Ceil had Gliscor and Noivern 4x weak to ice. Luna had Bisharp and Tyranitar 4x weak to fighting Also, Mega Steelix is weak. Unless Tania's field is permanent Trick Room, she's going to want something with more power like Mega-Aggron. I doubt mega-Diancie because a leader with a legendary seems really far out there. Mega Gardevoir seems the most likely out of all the fairies.