70s 524 Report post Posted October 6 I'm absolutely gonna buy this game but it's weird how low my excitement level is for it. Hope that works in its favor and I'm pleasantly surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjsthekid 10,952 Report post Posted October 9 Official reveal of Galarian Ponyta, which is a pure Psychic type and is exclusive to Shield: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel Sponge 2,992 Report post Posted October 18 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Man Jenkins 11,312 Report post Posted October 19 I was hoping for Galarian Shuckle as the Shield exclusive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjsthekid 10,952 Report post Posted November 3 As is tradition, someone has gotten their hands on the games early for those not in the know, and lots of new Pokemon are leaking. In the following link below you'll see a recap of everything leaked so far if you want to be spoiled, and it will be periodically updated with anything else that comes out. View it at your own discretion: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VKpV_XP5iiJRPzyFAXCY0TDoIioO0q90Vj5qjuuNBqE/edit?usp=sharing All I'm gonna say so far is...holy shit @ Impidimp's final evolution. That's absolutely going on my team. We're also finally getting some cool unused type combos such as Poison/Electric, Bug/Ice and Bug/Psychic. And regarding the starters... Spoiler The final starter evolutions are all indeed pure monotypes (first time since Gen 2 this has happened), which is upsetting many. EDIT: A LOT more has leaked since I made this post, and boy, you're in for some surprises. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny DeVito 24 Report post Posted November 4 Spoiler 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjsthekid 10,952 Report post Posted November 13 Only two days til official release... https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GameFreakLied&src=trend_click https://twitter.com/hashtag/FuckYouGameFreak?src=hashtag_click https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hashtag_clic https://www.gamebyte.com/people-petition-for-trump-to-stop-the-sale-of-pokemon-sword-shield/ ...this is certainly a game cycle I'll never forget, that's for sure. Spoiler Despite a ton of issues this game might have (and it does have actual problems), my team so far is gonna have Rillaboom, Grimmsnarl, Toxtricity and possibly Frosmoth in it. Still unsure on the other half. On the (somewhat) bright side, at least now people don't hate Gen 5 anymore. Chad Gen 5 finally vindicated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel Sponge 2,992 Report post Posted November 13 I don't know if I'll be around during the midnight release, or if I''ll end up being around "one of those toxic fans" because if I do, getting the game during its midnight release is probably going to be an uncomfortable experience for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyanideFishbone 1,104 Report post Posted November 13 Yeah, in all honesty despite all the game drama which I'm starting to get really sick of, I'm still really excited. I'm getting Shield and my planned team is Cinderace, Appletun (literally getting this just because my roommate hates the apple Pokemon and wants me to catch it and name it after him and I need a grass type so yeah), Barraskewda, Grimmsnarl, Toxitricity, and Indeedee. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny DeVito 24 Report post Posted Friday at 10:05 PM Uh oh! A shitstorm is brewing, folks! To those of you that do buy what seems to be the most controversial game of 2019, have fun! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyanideFishbone 1,104 Report post Posted Saturday at 07:17 AM (edited) Just got through about the first 8 hours of Shield. You know what, despite me not being crazy about a lot of the choices, man is this game still as fun as every other mainline Pokemon game that I don't really mind all of these changes (at least for right now). The presentation is actually pretty damn good, the new Pokemon are a ton of fun, but man, hats off to Game Freak for both the gyms and the regions. Absolutely love what they did with the gyms here, especially with how cinematic and grand each gym battle is (despite a lot of them not being super difficult but that's par the course for a Pokemon game), and they knocked it out of the park with the region and the attention to detail going into it. I absolutely fell in love with little nods like "mum" being said instead of Mom and "telly" for TV. It absolutely feels like a Pokemon-ized version of Britain, and I think that's something Game Freak succeeded at with both Gens 6 and 7. Also, thank god for less tutorials, man. Make the whole game feel way more streamlined. I've had an absolute blast with it so far. Don't wanna knock on wood with saying this, but definitely feels nice after the shitstorm since E3. Edited Saturday at 07:18 AM by CyanideFishbone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmandamanAndKnuckles 761 Report post Posted Saturday at 06:10 PM Trust no one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjsthekid 10,952 Report post Posted Tuesday at 03:07 AM Current team: Thwackey (Donkey Kong) - Lv 34 Barraskewda (Fred Rechid) - Lv 34 Toxtricity (Spyro) - Lv 34 Morgrem (Loki) - Lv 34 Galarian Yamask (Bakura) - Lv 34 I've also had Corvisquire, Boltund and Coalossal rotating as temporary members so I don't get overleveled. I'm about to reach gym 4's city, which I'll do tomorrow. The Wild area is the most enjoyable part of the game so far for me (though it does have its issues). I will be writing an in-depth review on the game when I'm done. I surprisingly have a lot to say. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clappy 11,579 Report post Posted 23 hours ago In the middle of the Champions Cup. Here’s my team all at Level 60: Corviknight Bewear Flygon Barraskewda Grimmsnarl Chandelure You read that right. No starters. First time I’ve ever done a Pokémon game without one. Tried to challenge myself and for the most part, I feel I’ve succeeded. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel Sponge 2,992 Report post Posted 22 hours ago My team at this point: Inteleon (Technicolor) - Level 43 Corviknight (Violet Hill) - Level 42 Obstagoon (Viva la Vida) - Level 41 Alcremie ('Berry Swing) - Level 40 Coalossal (Prospekt) - Level 41 Polteageist (42) - Level 41 I'm about to take on the sixth gym. For once since Gen 5, I've decided to settle on building a team of solely new Mons. I'm very satisfied with how my team is doing and I am enjoying the game myself so far. I may write my own take on SW/SH at some later point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Man Jenkins 11,312 Report post Posted 20 hours ago Currently on my way to the sixth gym. I'd probably be farther along if I haven't been spending so much time in the Wild Area lol Pretty sure this will be my finalized team. Ginger Baker (Rillaboom) - Lv. 52 Kyd Wykkyd (Grimmsnarl) - Lv. 47 Flesh Wound (Corviknight) - Lv. 46 RolycolyOlie (Coalossal) - Lv. 49 Heart (Barraskewda) - Lv. 44 OrangeCasidy (Low Key Toxtricity)- Lv. 52 I've also been keeping Appletun, Boltund, Drednaw, Shiinotic (been really helpful for me when catching mon), Sinistea, Galarian Rapidash, Centiskorch, Indeedee, Sneasel, Riolu and Bewear leveled up not too far behind as alternates should any situation arise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
