Diamond and Pearl Thread 1-A (Friend Codes; Online Discussion; Trades, Battles, etc.)

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Man, I wasn't planning on doing wifi since I forgot about it (in the beginning). The plan was just to beat it once and move on (like what I did with Ruby/Sapphire). But then, the wifi aspect is amazing and now I want to keep playing and playing. If I knew this was coming I would have cared a bit more on the gender and name...I didn't like the male sprite so I picked the girl. Now people who don't know me will think I'm weird when they see me use the female sprite and name it after her name in the anime. -_-

I wish we could change our trainer's name and gender somewhere in the game.
 
[quote name='phattsoe']red gyarados, anyone? when i read that in the start, it seemed eerily familiar...[/quote]
Ah yes, I forgot about that one. Right in the beginning too!
 
[quote name='suko_32']Man, I wasn't planning on doing wifi since I forgot about it (in the beginning). The plan was just to beat it once and move on (like what I did with Ruby/Sapphire). But then, the wifi aspect is amazing and now I want to keep playing and playing. If I knew this was coming I would have cared a bit more on the gender and name...I didn't like the male sprite so I picked the girl. Now people who don't know me will think I'm weird when they see me use the female sprite and name it after her name in the anime. -_-

I wish we could change our trainer's name and gender somewhere in the game.[/quote]

i came damn close to choosing the female sprite simply because the male one looks pretty damn terrible.
 
[quote name='Quintessence']G/S/C was a great generation, but I would rather have new games.[/quote]

agreed, but then again, aren't we veteran poke-freaks having all those 'remember the good ol days' flashbacks as we keep on playing these new games?

at first i was skeptical with firered, but after i bought it and started playing, i was hooked right in. the updated graphics and new content more than justified playing a 'repeat'. and besides, it gave me a chance to start a new game without erasing my blue cartridge. the more the merrier, eh?
 
There's a NPC later on in the game after the third gym if I remeber who says something about
this majestic silver pokemon from the Johto whirlpool maze that he wished he could see
or something similar, I' have to find him again. I just got my fourth badge. I think i'm going a little fast
 
[quote name='suko_32']Man, I wasn't planning on doing wifi since I forgot about it (in the beginning). The plan was just to beat it once and move on (like what I did with Ruby/Sapphire). But then, the wifi aspect is amazing and now I want to keep playing and playing. If I knew this was coming I would have cared a bit more on the gender and name...I didn't like the male sprite so I picked the girl. Now people who don't know me will think I'm weird when they see me use the female sprite and name it after her name in the anime. -_-

I wish we could change our trainer's name and gender somewhere in the game.[/quote]
heh, instead of the pokemon name rater, have the trainer name rater? i agree, that would be good to have. if only just to make teams of pokemon from various trainers for kicks. and yeah, i'm not a fan of the dude's hat.

why not just have a wardrobe and let us pick how we wanna look? i mean, nintendo's already got mii's. why not have poke-mii's?
 
Oh, I completely forgot to say this on launch day!

Did anybody notice people who came to buy the game but were turned away? I went to Target to pick up my Pearl and there was a dad and two kids who wanted Diamond. The store only had them for those with pre-order cards.
 
[quote name='Quintessence']Oh, I completely forgot to say this on launch day!

Did anybody notice people who came to buy the game but were turned away? I went to Target to pick up my Pearl and there was a dad and two kids who wanted Diamond. The store only had them for those with pre-order cards.[/quote]
yeah, i noticed that at gamestop. a lady then returned her preorder for pearl coz she got the game at cc for cheaper ($28 instead of $35). the complaining crowd quickly walked out, got in their cars, and went to buy it there.

i was there to find some used gems (i had found electroplankton a week earlier and was feeling lucky). lo and behold, re4 collector's tin for $25. it rang up as re4 normal for $17 or so, and i got it for $16.29 after edge. i love it when gamestop works out in my favor...
 
I didn't like the design at first but it grew on me. Beats the hell out of the male trainer sprite from Ruby and Sapphire though. I like how the hat reminds me of the hats my grandfather used to wear, and scarves are always cool, fact
 
[quote name='phattsoe']agreed, but then again, aren't we veteran poke-freaks having all those 'remember the good ol days' flashbacks as we keep on playing these new games?

at first i was skeptical with firered, but after i bought it and started playing, i was hooked right in. the updated graphics and new content more than justified playing a 'repeat'. and besides, it gave me a chance to start a new game without erasing my blue cartridge. the more the merrier, eh?[/quote]

I would still buy a remake (I bough LeafGreen) but I hope that this is not a pattern. Make a couple games then re-release those.

I had a "remember the good ol' days" moment yesterday while looking for the power cord. OK, totally OT but the power cord I use is to my friends GBA SP because I lost my DS Phat power chord. I may just buy a DS Lite sometime. Anyway, the moment I had was that I saw the original Pokemon booklet that came with my Blue game. Ah...
 
[quote name='suko_32']Happy to see I'm not the only one who found the male sprite somewhat ugly.[/quote]

honestly... i mean, the cap was alright. the bandana/headband was tight. but the weird thing they got going now? what were they thinking...
 
[quote name='phattsoe']honestly... i mean, the cap was alright. the bandana/headband was tight. but the weird thing they got going now? what were they thinking...[/quote]

Good question.

I think that when my character is running and his hat is moving it looks like he has hair like a woman!
 
[quote name='Quintessence']Good question.

I think that when my character is running and his hat is moving it looks like he has hair like a woman![/quote]
hah, yeah. i thought my game was glitching out for a sec... i was wondering... 'didn't i pick the dude? does this game have two chicks in it? wha?'

oh, random note quintessence - i restarted the game as a female. i'll check if my friend code changed as a result. might have to update it later - i'll let you know. and yeah, i got diamond.
 
[quote name='phattsoe']hah, yeah. i thought my game was glitching out for a sec... i was wondering... 'didn't i pick the dude? does this game have two chicks in it? wha?'

oh, random note quintessence - i restarted the game as a female. i'll check if my friend code changed as a result. might have to update it later - i'll let you know. and yeah, i got diamond.[/quote]

I doubt that it will change, but who knows. You will be the person to let us all know!
 
[quote name='Quintessence']I doubt that it will change, but who knows. You will be the person to let us all know![/quote]

i feel all-important as the pioneer now...

and for those who are wondering... deleting the game is now done by a button combo like other ds games have to initialize data. you can't just do 'new game' and then save (smart of them). it does take a while to delete - 2 mins perhaps?
 
Just got my first badge....

Friend Code
1718 9665 5560

I'm probably going to go through this thread and add people, is there a limit to my friend codes?
 
[quote name='bil4ltool']Just got my first badge....

Friend Code
1718 9665 5560

I'm probably going to go through this thread and add people, is there a limit to my friend codes?[/quote]
i think sixersballernum3 said 32 or so. sucks... i'd add everyone on this board if i could, and then some...

be sure to let the OP know what game you have.
 
[quote name='bil4ltool']Just got my first badge....

Friend Code
1718 9665 5560

I'm probably going to go through this thread and add people, is there a limit to my friend codes?[/QUOTE]

When you do add people, be sure to let them know so they can add you, or else nothing will happen.
 
[quote name='phattsoe']

be sure to let the OP know what game you have.[/quote]

Thanks for reminding that person...I guess they will tell me later. They get to be unclassified for now! :)
 
[quote name='suko_32']When you do add people, be sure to let them know so they can add you, or else nothing will happen.[/quote]
gotta love the 'friend' requirement: it's a mutual thing. nintendo got it right, hah (at least comparing it to real life). you gotta approve of people first! higher standards, everyone... we can't just accept people coz they add us. it's a due process.
 
anyone else missing meals coz of this?

i ate cereal with my left hand for lunch at 2pm coz i was too busy playing with my right.

stomach wants dinner now - perhaps i'll microwave something frozen with the left hand...

so it's not only dangerous to your studying (suko_32, darkinferno9908, and others), it's bad for your health! but it's just too much fun... might as well starve/fail happily but for a good cause...
 
[quote name='phattsoe']anyone else missing meals coz of this?

i ate cereal with my left hand for lunch at 2pm coz i was too busy playing with my right.

stomach wants dinner now - perhaps i'll microwave something frozen with the left hand...

so it's not only dangerous to your studying (suko_32, darkinferno9908, and others), it's bad for your health! but it's just too much fun... might as well starve/fail happily but for a good cause...[/quote]

It is dangerous to my studying. Cursed book...when will I finish you! (probably later tonight) Cursed paper...when will I finish you! (it has to be tomorrow!) Cursed speech when will I finish you (who knows but it better be by Thursday morning!)
 
[quote name='Quintessence']It is dangerous to my studying. Cursed book...when will I finish you! (probably later tonight) Cursed paper...when will I finish you! (it has to be tomorrow!) Cursed speech when will I finish you (who knows but it better be by Thursday morning!)[/quote]

hah, games and studying. that's why when i signed up for CAG, i didn't get involved with the boards. but now, graduated and still lookfing for a job, i'm poor and trading with fellow CAG's is the way to go. also... this is the first time i'm actually happy about being unemployed. i get to play pokemon as much as i want... but then again, i need a job. eh, it can wait. back to pokemon...
 
[quote name='phattsoe']hah, games and studying. that's why when i signed up for CAG, i didn't get involved with the boards. but now, graduated and still lookfing for a job, i'm poor and trading with fellow CAG's is the way to go. also... this is the first time i'm actually happy about being unemployed. i get to play pokemon as much as i want... but then again, i need a job. eh, it can wait. back to pokemon...[/quote]

That sounds like a true gamer! Pokemon FTW!
 
Just made it to the town with the 2nd gym, I think that is a good stopping point, gonna have to train my Chimchar up since I have just been using my one that I traded for and it doesn't really listen that well now...

But I am looking forward to getting my bike!!! :lol:
 
Quick question, I was never given the option to nickname my first Pokemon. Anyone know how to do so manually? And can I rename the other Pokemon I capture or can I only do so when I initially get them?
 
[quote name='AK85']Just made it to the town with the 2nd gym, I think that is a good stopping point, gonna have to train my Chimchar up since I have just been using my one that I traded for and it doesn't really listen that well now...

But I am looking forward to getting my bike!!! :lol:[/quote]
Speaking of the bike does anybody else think that changing gears is stupid? I do not even know what each sound means! I just keep trying until I get up those slippery slopes, then I know I am on the right one!
 
[quote name='espy605']Quick question, I was never given the option to nickname my first Pokemon. Anyone know how to do so manually? And can I rename the other Pokemon I capture or can I only do so when I initially get them?[/quote]
I believe the namerater can help you change your name. I am not sure what city he is in though.

The only Pokemon you cannot rename are those you have gotten from trades.
 
don't you rename when you see the prof in his lab for the first time?

anyways, just used the time change on the ds lite to catch a budew. didn't see him at night in 204, so i rewinded time (gasp!) to the afternoon. now trying to grind him up...
 
I have been in some cave under the giant bike ramp for over an hour now. Place is huge. And Bronzor is my new favorite Poke.
 
[quote name='hohez']I have been in some cave under the giant bike ramp for over an hour now. Place is huge. And Bronzor is my new favorite Poke.[/quote]

Does the whole world seem big to everybody else? For me it seems pretty large and I have only gotten 2 badges so far.

I remember G/S/C was pretty big, but that was because it was two different places put together!
 
[quote name='hohez']I have been in some cave under the giant bike ramp for over an hour now. Place is huge. And Bronzor is my new favorite Poke.[/quote] Are you serious? I must have missed that on accident, to adventure i guess. I almost got the fifth badge, I even beat the leader but then I realized I accidentally missed out on all the trainers since i have a handle on rudimentry math. At least I saved before fighting her

I wish I knew where the move deleter was, I had to ditch mega-drain on my freshly evolved Torterra for Earthquake because cut was blocking a spot. I want utility Far'fetched back, with his ability to fly and cut
 
[quote name='Quintessence']Does the whole world seem big to everybody else? For me it seems pretty large and I have only gotten 2 badges so far.

I remember G/S/C was pretty big, but that was because it was two different places put together![/quote]

the world itself feels much more open to me too. Not wasted space either, its bigger and more alive.

It's funny, i never thought I'd get this excited about pokemon again.
 
[quote name='hohez']the world itself feels much more open to me too. Not wasted space either, its bigger and more alive.

It's funny, i never thought I'd get this excited about pokemon again.[/quote]

yeah, it takes forever now to get to the first gym. and the excitement that's just kicked in is damn amazing. all of us who thought we could outgrow pokemon... who knew?
 
[quote name='phattsoe']yeah, it takes forever now to get to the first gym. and the excitement that's just kicked in is damn amazing. all of us who thought we could outgrow pokemon... who knew?[/quote]

Pokemon will live forever!
 
[quote name='Quintessence']OK, that is enough from me for tonight. I really have to read! I will get all the new friend stuff tomorrow in the OP.[/quote]

heh, get out while you can... sooner or later you'll be sucked back in...
 
Wow, it still surprises me how addicting this is. I didn't honestly think I'd be so soon sucked into running in the same spot over and over tring to catch pokemon. fuck, i still have two weeks of classes!

As a side note, it's good to see how much they added to this game. The plot is still basically the same as are the battles, but all the cool little things, such as that entire underground playground maze....so sweet. I'll have something good to play for a good part of the summer, rest assured.
 
hah, yeah, way to go for nintendo releasing this right before finals for most college kids on semester systems... i wonder how many pokemaniacs will have their grades drop coz of this... and i thought nintendo was supposed to have all the educational games?
 
[quote name='Theduck']Stupid question: How soon can I transfer my charmander from fire red to diamond? I want to start with my oldschool starter.[/quote]

you can't yet. Have to beat the game and view the entire shinnoh dex to unlock the pal park which lets you import old ones.
 
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