Pokemon GO: Hoenn the hell still plays this game?

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seiferguy: Jun 9, 2005; FLAWED
INTUITION; Toilet Rascal

Me: Powering up Blastoise isn't worth the stardust, as it has no place in the meta

Also me, a genius: PURPLE BLASTOISE WITH SUNGLASSES? POWER THAT BITCH UP, WOO

# ? Jul 9, 2018 23:32

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# ? May 27, 2024 03:40

runawayturtles: Aug 2, 2004

SuperKlaus posted:

Well, other Water-types might outgun Blastoise, but is a Water Gun / Hydro Cannon the best DPS for a Blastoise?

Yes, Hydro Cannon is much better than its other moves.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 00:44

Psion: Dec 13, 2002; eVeN I KnOw wHaT CoRnEr gAs iS

seiferguy posted:

Me: Powering up Blastoise isn't worth the stardust, as it has no place in the meta

Also me, a genius: PURPLE BLASTOISE WITH SUNGLASSES? POWER THAT BITCH UP, WOO

everyone should power up at least one non-meta-relevant pokemon in their lives

this isn't a bad choice

e: I still think they hosed up squirtle day with this aviator nonsense, but Officer Blastoise does make for a compelling argument on its own

Psion fucked around with this message at 01:05 on Jul 10, 2018

# ? Jul 10, 2018 01:02

Ballz: Dec 16, 2003; it's mario time

He strikes me as more of a Mr. Plinkett Blastoise, tbh

# ? Jul 10, 2018 01:17

Cretin90: Apr 10, 2006

Thanks for adding me, to those who did. I ran out of gifts unfortunately.

Now if I can just figure out how to be remotely successful at this game!

# ? Jul 10, 2018 01:20

DaStampede: Feb 8, 2018

Walked around for hours with no sunglasses to show for it. Unlucky I guess.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 01:25

Loser_Rex: Apr 14, 2006; Spidercock? Here?

DaStampede posted:

Walked around for hours with no sunglasses to show for it. Unlucky I guess.

Did you do field research at all or do you mean shiny sunglasses?

# ? Jul 10, 2018 01:37

Modus Pwnens: Dec 29, 2004

DaStampede posted:

Walked around for hours with no sunglasses to show for it. Unlucky I guess.

I hate to break it to you, but sunglasses were from the research missions.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 01:37

Mustached Demon: Nov 12, 2016

100% full proof guide to which Pokemon to power up:

1) Do you think they're cool? Power that thing up!
2) Will they help you beat up other Pokemon? Power that thing up!

# ? Jul 10, 2018 01:49

Pez: Feb 28, 2002; Thanks to CoX, my stairs will be protected forever!

I powered up a Slow King just because he's hilarious to leave in gyms

# ? Jul 10, 2018 01:51

Lakedaimon: Jan 11, 2007

When the game first came out I hoarded Stardust like it was the spice from Dune, but when I did eventually decide to power up a Pokemon, the choice was obvious: Seaking

# ? Jul 10, 2018 03:44

Post poste: Mar 29, 2010

My usual gym pokemon is either a high CP random pokemon, or if it's already mostly defened, a Luvdisc or Magikarp.
Named token.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 04:08

JUST MAKING CHILI: Feb 14, 2008

SuperKlaus posted:

Well, other Water-types might outgun Blastoise, but is a Water Gun / Hydro Cannon the best DPS for a Blastoise?

Yes, but it�s still worse than a hydro pump vaporeon which is worse than a waterfall/hydro pump Gyarados

# ? Jul 10, 2018 04:48

Mustached Demon: Nov 12, 2016

JUST MAKING CHILI posted:

Yes, but it’s still worse than a hydro pump vaporeon which is worse than a waterfall/hydro pump Gyarados

Gyarados doesn't have sweet shades.

If he did... Well. Make it happen Niantic.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 04:51

dwarf74: Sep 2, 2012; Buglord

JUST MAKING CHILI posted:

Yes, but it’s still worse than a hydro pump vaporeon which is worse than a waterfall/hydro pump Gyarados

Reported

# ? Jul 10, 2018 05:00

Beachcomber: May 21, 2007; Another day in paradise.; Slippery Tilde

mastershakeman posted:

I've realized the best use for alolan eggs:

Say that my wife and I both have 10 larvitars we'd like to save for double candy tradein. But wait! If we each trsd them to each other for long distance alolans, we can get 3 candy for the trade . Even if it's just one way and not getting a larbitsr or whatever back you still come out ahead

But what if they double trade candy at Halloween too? You'll have missed your chance!

# ? Jul 10, 2018 05:18

BrainMeats: Aug 20, 2000; We have evolved beyond the need for posting.; Soiled Meat

I maxed out my perfect shiny sunglasses Blastoise because that's like hitting a triple jackpot. He caps out at 2291cp which may not be able to contend with powerhouses like vileplume, cloyster and walrein but he beats wailord by 33 whole points! Also he's a cop.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 05:23

Mustached Demon: Nov 12, 2016

BrainMeats posted:

I maxed out my perfect shiny sunglasses Blastoise because that's like hitting a triple jackpot. He caps out at 2291cp which may not be able to contend with powerhouses like vileplume, cloyster and walrein but he beats wailord by 33 whole points! Also he's a cop.

He probably beats the hell out of golem too.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 05:29

DaStampede: Feb 8, 2018

Modus Pwnens posted:

I hate to break it to you, but sunglasses were from the research missions.

I had a feeling it was my fault

# ? Jul 10, 2018 05:36

kensei: Dec 27, 2007; He has come home, where he belongs. The Ancient Mariner returns to lead his first team to glory, forever and ever. Amen!

Today I traded an Alolan Sandshrew from Pod6 for a 49IV Smackdown Ttar who ended up at 78IV for me. Trading can work wonders!

# ? Jul 10, 2018 05:40

limp dick calvin: Sep 1, 2006; Strepitoso. Vedete? Una meraviglia.

https://twitter.com/pitbull/status/1016491680596234241?s=21

# ? Jul 10, 2018 06:24

Coolness Averted: Feb 20, 2007; oh don't worry, I can't smell asparagus piss, it's in my DNA

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seiferguy posted:

Me: Powering up Blastoise isn't worth the stardust, as it has no place in the meta

Also me, a genius: PURPLE BLASTOISE WITH SUNGLASSES? POWER THAT BITCH UP, WOO

# ? Jul 10, 2018 07:39

pod6isjerks: Feb 17, 2005; Nap Ghost

dwarf74 posted:

Yeah gently caress the haters, I'm powering up my shades-wearing shiny Blastoise because I can.

I am absolutely powering up my shiny shades Blastoise too. He will reign supreme over gyms across the land.

kensei posted:

Every time I have an open egg slot I look for your gifts first. Thanks so much!

Glad they're popular! There's a good chance I'll be leaving Tbilisi in the next few weeks so, if anyone hasn't gotten a squiggly word postcard or Georgian mon for their collection let me know and I'll try to prioritize you for my next gifting spree.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 09:56

Electric_Mud: May 31, 2011; >10 THRUST "ROBO_COX"
>20 GOTO 10

Lakedaimon posted:

When the game first came out I hoarded Stardust like it was the spice from Dune, but when I did eventually decide to power up a Pokemon, the choice was obvious: Seaking

# ? Jul 10, 2018 12:12

Cowslips Warren: Oct 29, 2005; What use had they for tricks and cunning, living in the enemy's warren and paying his price?; Grimey Drawer

pod6isjerks posted:

I am absolutely powering up my shiny shades Blastoise too. He will reign supreme over gyms across the land.

Glad they're popular! There's a good chance I'll be leaving Tbilisi in the next few weeks so, if anyone hasn't gotten a squiggly word postcard or Georgian mon for their collection let me know and I'll try to prioritize you for my next gifting spree.

Are you going to somewhere as equally cool, because I love these postcards, and people never believe me when I say I have mon from the country of Georgia?

# ? Jul 10, 2018 13:48

MY PALE GOTH SKIN: Nov 28, 2006; meow

If anyone here is A. planning on attending GoFest and B. going "where the gently caress are my bracelets," apparently the company that sent them out skimped on postage.

Looks like your best bet is to call USPS and see if they can help. I have no idea why they waited so long to ship, because I don't see how they're going to sort this out in time. Meaning some people have to decide if they want to go past their free cancelation dates, maybe even show up in Chicago with no bracelets and hope Niantic has a booth outside LP.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 15:11

hamburgers in pockets: Jun 18, 2005; Yeah, that's blood. It'll get better before the show.

Does anyone know how exactly TMs work? I blew 4 charge TMs trying to get Outrage on Rayquaza but it just kept bouncing between Aerial Ace and Ancient Power, so either it changes between two different attacks and not every one the pokemon has access to, or I was just incredibly unlucky.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 15:17

dwarf74: Sep 2, 2012; Buglord

hamburgers in pockets posted:

Does anyone know how exactly TMs work? I blew 4 charge TMs trying to get Outrage on Rayquaza but it just kept bouncing between Aerial Ace and Ancient Power, so either it changes between two different attacks and not every one the pokemon has access to, or I was just incredibly unlucky.

You were unlucky.

It's a reroll and the only blocked one is the one you just lost.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 15:19

seiferguy: Jun 9, 2005; FLAWED
INTUITION; Toilet Rascal

hamburgers in pockets posted:

Does anyone know how exactly TMs work? I blew 4 charge TMs trying to get Outrage on Rayquaza but it just kept bouncing between Aerial Ace and Ancient Power, so either it changes between two different attacks and not every one the pokemon has access to, or I was just incredibly unlucky.

I probably blew through 12 charged TMs trying to get stone edge on all of my smack down Tyranitars, since they kept alternating between crunch and fire blast. It's all luck.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 15:27

Maker Of Shoes: Sep 4, 2006; AWWWW YISSSSSSSSSS
DIS IS MAH JAM!!!!!!

just lol if ur not power leveling all the worst things because lmao nothing matters in this game. just mash the screen faster.

there's a dude in my town with the username of RatMan and he only places rats on gyms. I want to high five that dude so hard.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 16:19

DizzyBum: Apr 16, 2007

Triple XP. You were too good for this world. You got me to 36 hella fast.

Maker Of Shoes posted:

just lol if ur not power leveling all the worst things because lmao nothing matters in this game. just mash the screen faster.

there's a dude in my town with the username of RatMan and he only places rats on gyms. I want to high five that dude so hard.

I admire dedication like that.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 16:30

dwarf74: Sep 2, 2012; Buglord

Maker Of Shoes posted:

there's a dude in my town with the username of RatMan and he only places rats on gyms. I want to high five that dude so hard.

The release of Alolan Rattata was probably revelatory for him. Maybe his best day ever.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 16:42

Prop Wash: Jun 12, 2010

We had a guy named GoofDogMan in our town who only placed dogs in gyms. A true hero.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 17:11

HookShot: Dec 26, 2005

pod6isjerks posted:

Glad they're popular! There's a good chance I'll be leaving Tbilisi in the next few weeks so, if anyone hasn't gotten a squiggly word postcard or Georgian mon for their collection let me know and I'll try to prioritize you for my next gifting spree.

Can you open your gift from me? (HookShot88) I want to send you a special postcard from my part of the world.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 18:09

seiferguy: Jun 9, 2005; FLAWED
INTUITION; Toilet Rascal

I've seen someone named RickGhastly who only puts Ghastlys in gyms.

# ? Jul 10, 2018 19:19

Dirt Road Junglist: Oct 8, 2010; We will be cruel
And through our cruelty
They will know who we are

seiferguy posted:

I've seen someone named RickGhastly who only puts Ghastlys in gyms.

I name all my Ghastlys Rick :3:

# ? Jul 10, 2018 19:23

pod6isjerks: Feb 17, 2005; Nap Ghost

Cowslips Warren posted:

Are you going to somewhere as equally cool, because I love these postcards, and people never believe me when I say I have mon from the country of Georgia?

Moscow!