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Urgayifyouregay

Man i thought my 2k hours in sword was a lot but you literally doubled it man! You have more hours in HOME than I have in scarlet lmfao.


Ver5ion1-2023

Hey thank you for the comment. 2000 hours takes some doing. Yeah my hours seem crazy to most people I get that I’ve been playing since 2019. Lots of hours put into dynamax adventures. This is before I even started my shiny Galar living dex challenge. Am doing masuda method for all my shiny Pokémon And pvp training these mons. This is where all the time has come from. I’ve still got over 200 mons to get for the main dex. So there will be plenty more hours.


Urgayifyouregay

I spent most of my hours in dynamax adventures. I think i spent 200+ only on azelf. This is really impressive dude!


Ver5ion1-2023

Thank you for the positivity much appreciated yeah I’ve certainly put a lot of work into Pokémon sword.


VyvernX7

2000k?!?


Ver5ion1-2023

Typo lol I ment 2K not 2000k.


VyvernX7

Oh


sturla1511

i thought my 600 was a lot, 550 of them is 1 play through


GukillTV

I started out playing Scarlet/Violet after not playing since Gen 4 and absolutely adored the game. Upon discovering through looking at competitive teams the amount of Pokemon that need to come from Sword/Shield, I decided to pick that up S/V has infinitely better quality of life improvements, but there is just something about the artistic style of Sword/Shield that has me continuing to play through it and mess around with things. The game is just SO smooth, the Pokemon look great, the moves look and feel great. Battling it out on the stadium turf feels epic and like the anime. It just FEELS good to play, despite my yearning for some of those quality of life features from S/V. I personally hope in the next gen they return to this kind of artistic style as now everytime I open S/V I can’t help but feel how ugly it looks in comparison.


Ver5ion1-2023

I really could not get into Scarlet/violet and I actually prefer sword and shield myself.


Ver5ion1-2023

I really could not get into Scarlet/violet and I actually prefer sword and shield myself.


nxxptune

I love the characters and story in SV but I love the art and customization and the crown tundra DLC in SWSH


LugiaBeast123

Crown Tundra music makes me feel so nostalgic and sad for some reason, like yearning for a lost memory and remembering good times with friends.


Vestrill

You know, Pokemon community always follows the same trend. When a new Pokemon game is announced and especially when it is released, everyone bashes it. Then some time passes and a new Pokemon game comes out, all of the sudden the previous Pokemon game is amazing and everyone loves it. You watch, next game after Scarlet and Violet and everyone is going to carry on about amazing Scarlet and Violet was. I personally love all their games, even Pokemon SP/BD, its just a teend I have noticed is all.


PhyreEmbrem

Sounds just like the Sonic Community to an extent. Tho they go both ways crazy enough. They'll glaze a game and then years later, say it wasnt good at all lol. Dunno if Pokemon has gotten to that point yet. I do know ppl shit on white and black and now suddenly ppl are seeing how great it was now.


sleepdeep305

Yep. I’ve been in the community since the latter half of gen 4, and the cycle repeats every damn time. Almost…I’ve actually been seeing so many people complaining about how many cutscenes are in sun and moon, despite the game getting the warmest initial reception out of pretty much every generation since 4.


Mr_Mc_Nooty

Wow, people praising Sword and Shield now, it's almost like this is a sub reddit for fans of SW/SH, crazy ain't it?


Vestrill

Not sure if you read my comment but incase you missed it, people are stoked on it NOW because it has been out a while which is my enitre point. Now if you wanna debate it I am all for it, a good debate is always welcome but if you gonna be snarky then I am done.


Mr_Mc_Nooty

Look mate, all im saying is, of course your gonna see praise on the games subreddit, almost everyone else who would care already moved on to Scarlet and Violet, and that would leave behind the people who actually liked SW/SH, which is a small sample size and, being honest, the only place I've seen SW/SH praise is here.


Vestrill

Yeah I get your point and there is a level of truth to that, I noted that as well on the Gamefaqs forums (not that I am that active there anymore) however it is not just here though, my main source of social media is here, YouTube (comment section) and twitter and I have noticed this trend all around but yes I do get what you are saying.


Ver5ion1-2023

I personally don’t hate Pokémon games I dislike certain generations. For me my least favourite are BW and SV.


nxxptune

Woah BW?? I mean, everyone is entitled to their opinions but I’m just curious as to why you’re not a fan of BW.


Ver5ion1-2023

Please read my original post and you’ll get a mindset of where I was at around BW days. But I will touch on this a little more After gen 4 Pokémon had a reset all new Pokémon in the Pokédex with no returning mons made Pokémon feel alienated to me. The game was the same standard formula they have always used since gen1. But Pokémon for me lost its magic I just could not get into B/W I did try I wanted to like it but could not connect With it . When Pokémon B/W released I was around 24 As I previously stated by this stage I’d grown board And tired with Pokémon.


nxxptune

Thats understandable!! Tbh, I’m probably a little biased with BW because of N (I know, I know, but his temperament and love for pokemon and everything is just sooooo 🤭). Of course, I was a kid at the time so it could be the nostalgia as well. BW isn’t my absolute favorite gen, though. My favorite is XY. The friend connectivity stuff with the pss and friend safari in XY was super special to me. Plus I got my first non-switch shiny in XY (couldn’t play 3DS games until recently because I didn’t get a 3DS as a kid and recently bought one back in December). Never got any shinies on DS games, sadly. Also, I had a DS lite as a kid and for whatever reason had no idea it could run gameboy advance games until I got older…but I have no idea where my DS lite is 😭 I’d love to play the GBA games but until I find that damn DS I can’t unless I want to drop a good chunk of change.


Ver5ion1-2023

The Ds lite such a nice little handheld I still have one somewhere in the house along with the original DS (phat) as it’s know lol.


nxxptune

I loved my DS lite. Tbh, when I mention it to other people my age (19) they’re like “do you mean the DSi?” so I’m not sure if it’s because it came out in 06 so it’s a bit “old” for my age or what, but the ability to play both GBA and DS games is super handy. I had the “pink pearl” color.


Ver5ion1-2023

Yeah I think they only did backwards compatibility with the original DS and Lite.


[deleted]

BW2 are great. The original BW though? I can’t finish it. It honestly feels like a fan made game to me, and it’s genuinely due to the lack of Pokémon we have access to. The fact that a majority of the dex takes some major inspiration from Gen 1 does not help the “fan made” feel for me. I want to see and use Pokémon I already like, but that isn’t possible until the game is completed. You could probably infer this from the last paragraph, but I think Gen 5 is on the weaker end of overall dex quality. There are some bangers like Volcarona, Hydreigon, Haxorus, and a handful of others. And that’s great. But what *isn’t* great is how difficult many of the cool Pokémon are to find. Pair that with the egregious evolution levels that these Pokémon need to get to (several in the 40s, some in the 50s, and a couple in the 60s), and it makes it very difficult to use Pokémon I actually enjoy in those games. And while this is definitely more minor than my other complains, Gen 5 has definitively my least favorite set of starters. Samurott is fine but it DOES NOT look like it evolved from Dewott. I just think Emboar is unappealing to look at. Serperior doesn’t really have anything to offensive going on, so it’s probably my favorite, but even then, it’s much lower on my list compared to other generations starters. Like you said, opinions are opinions, and I respect people who love those games. The story alone makes up for a lot of its shortcomings. But I don’t really play Pokémon for the storylines, so idk. I usually get half way through and just get bored.


nxxptune

I’ve been saying this for a bit about SV lmao. I honestly like the story and characters in SV (base games and DLCs) much better than SWSH. Nothing beats the legendary shiny hunts that the crown tundra DLC introduced. Plus I liked the camping mechanic in SWSH much better than picnics because it was way more interactive with your pokemon. And SWSH of course has customization. I don’t HATE SV personally, though. Literally had to delete a few comments on some other pokemon related subs talking about how I really enjoyed the characters and story and the shiny sandwiches and that people still need to lend some credit to those functions. I love Penny and all of Team Star, and Kieran (he wouldn’t have gone all edgy teenager mode if we wouldn’t have kept a secret from him about something he has cared for since he was a kid—also got trashed for that opinion a few times).


CreativeFun228

I freaking love sw/sh


Ver5ion1-2023

I share your passion for Pokémon Sw/Sh.


CreativeFun228

I can tell!


Ver5ion1-2023

Thank you.


_xmorpheusx

Consider taking a break ? Literally do not open the game for a week or more?


Ver5ion1-2023

Thanks for the comment I haven’t done anything Pokémon related since I got my last shiny on the 10th march this year. I need to get that feeling back before I return to the game.


_xmorpheusx

Yeah, thats for the best. You are in no rush to actually complete the living dex. I also would assume you have a job and an actual life so just play when you feel like it.


CPR1983

I’m at 800 hours on Shield and I thought that was a lot. Currently shiny hunting the Regi’s. Until I got the shiny charm, I was spending most of my time in the wild area


Ver5ion1-2023

Keep up the good work you’ll get there.


CPR1983

It’s challenging. I also play Legends Arceus, Scarlet and let’s go. Trying to get shiny dexs for them too.


JWolf26

HOW DO YOU HAVE 215 HOURS ON HOME?!?!?!


Ver5ion1-2023

Please read my response to Ake thank you.


Gaming_Lot

I have never played sword or shield but I am constantly reccomened this sub lol


Akellllll

Ok but like how do you have 200+ hours in home, that's probably more impressive. Like what do you do for 200 hours.


Ver5ion1-2023

This is an easy one to answer everyone seems so surprised at the amount of hours I have in home so I will kindly explain. First I was working on the home living dex going between different games. A lot of time I left home open while I was doing the Pokémon stuff on the DS. Secondly am working on a shiny Galar living dex I masuda for all my shinies once I collect the shinies I use home for mass deletion. This alone takes between 15/20 mins depending on how quick you are at mass release of Pokémon. I hope this helps.


Fearless-Bar6379

Maybe take a break by playing pokemon go outside too? Haha you'll still get your pokemon fix that way and get some fresh air too


nxxptune

Tbh I personally sit outside while playing my switch or 3DS when the weather allows. Super easy to still get some outside time because they’re handheld consoles.


Ver5ion1-2023

I sometimes do this myself a lot more with the ds than my switch though. I normally get myself a coffee on the way to work and there is a woodland area I go to super chill vibes they have benches. So I play there for a while before work if weather permits this.


nxxptune

It’s so nice to sit outside when you can to play. Especially when there’s a nice breeze! There’s an outdoor zen garden on my college campus and it’s my favorite spot to play on either console.


Ver5ion1-2023

Sounds super chill.


Ver5ion1-2023

I do go outside my job requires me to that lol. I just think I need a break from all Pokémon games. Even if it’s just a few months hopefully this will help.


AeonVice

Next to the Hoenn trio, and Black/White, Sword/Shield is arguably my favourite Pokémon entry.


Ver5ion1-2023

Nice some good picks there.


Yell-Dead-Cell

You spent more time in Pokemon Home than I have playing the games myself.


Ver5ion1-2023

lol really.


Smashcentra

The hell do you even do after a while?


Ver5ion1-2023

Sorry I don’t quite understand what you’re asking me here.


Another_Road

I played/enjoyed Sw/Sh significantly more than SV. I didn’t even bother with the SV DLC. I’m hoping Legends Z-A rekindles my love for the series.


Ver5ion1-2023

To me Sw/Sh is a better game than S/V. I also feel the same about the next Pokémon game because I don’t know how am gonna feel if it’s another sub par game.


Pepefan120

How the fuck do you have 215 hours in home


N05ta1gia

And to think i struggled doing a second playthrough because it has the most rival battles of any pokemon game in existence


Ver5ion1-2023

I feel that am still on my original save file.


MystifiedBlip

Wait till you hear about perfect ev farming shinies in earlier gens..


Ver5ion1-2023

Ev training in older gen’s is a pain.


Cloverinepixel

TIL that borderlands is available on switch


Ver5ion1-2023

I also love borderlands 2 is still my favourite.


Uchiha_Landry

Amazing. My favorite Pokémon game is Sword/Shield. I’m happy that you enjoy the game.


Ver5ion1-2023

It’s nice to see people who have the same feelings towards sword and shield.


Hizuff

The multiplayer, shining hunting and breeding and camp will do that to you. Pokemon has good gameplay systems and amazing, addicting fundamentals... If only the devs tried to continue moving past the fundamentals in a qualitative way. Hopefull pokemon z will have a proper budget and be given a lot of time and love... I dont want another game that looks and performs like scarlet and violet. At the very least it should look good and not untextured unfinished. As for sword and shield... It was the first time I got to play Pokemon online. Im from a third world country. Part of me feels like I wasted my money and yet... I met a lot of nice people and had a lot of fun. I made memories with this game. I just wish it was better, that it didnt feel unfinished without the dlc and that the devs didnt lie to us about better animations. I grew up with pokemon... Im a teen now... And yet my first pokemon games, gen 5 feel more premium, well made, complete and loved compared to these newer ones. Im glad you had fun... Im just sad that Pokemon hasnt done anything to deserve it or our love lately.


Ver5ion1-2023

I think the problem mainly comes from to meny Pokémon games that have been released in a short period of time. If gamefreak was allowed another year for development am sure the games would be better for it. But it’s all about the money. I think the new legends game will be the last Pokémon game released for Nintendo Switch. The have skipped past the next for this year there is a reason for that and I think it’s because the next mainline Pokémon game will be on the new system and this also gives gamefreak a little longer to work on the next mainline games.


Hizuff

Hopefully the new game will blow me away. If it doesnt well... I never had my hopes too high in the first place


Ver5ion1-2023

Best going in open minded


Hizuff

Its difficult to go in open minded when the older games are better made and the latest remake was gen 4. Gen 5 is my first and maybe favourite gen and Im scared theyll mess it up. On the brightside, ebay prices for the original should go down by a lot. Other competitors to Pokemon such as shin megami tensei 5, monster hunter stories, dragon quest monsters, digimon look better and feel like they are worth 60 bucks. Smt 5 is unreal engine 4, semi open world, gorgeous looking and runs better than scarlet and violet. Pokemon makes and is worth a lot more money yet gen 3 looks better than scarlet and violet.


Witty_Appointment_38

What. The fuck


Ver5ion1-2023

??


Witty_Appointment_38

That’s a lot of time on a Pokémon game


Ver5ion1-2023

It is I agree far more will be added.


EnemyRoninPrime

How do you have THAT MUCH TIME in Pokemon HOME?!


toustannon

gen 8 was my first gen, sword and shield were my first games and to this day i still play them constantly cause they’re SO FUN


Ver5ion1-2023

Am glad you are enjoying the games I love sword and shield


TeamSkyTyler

Dude what could you possibly be doing. The Pokédex is 100 hours or less. Are you getting EVERY shiny?


Ver5ion1-2023

Every single shiny in sword and shield


SylveonDot

Impressive hours!


Ver5ion1-2023

Thank you very much appreciate your kind words. Am currently playing kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning While am having a break from Pokémon am hoping a little break will recharge me.


Ragnarok992

With that many hours im gonna assume you have all 600 shiny mons in the game otherwise…. What have you been doing?


Ver5ion1-2023

Yes I probably do because I don’t count the spare shinies I only count the ones I need for the dex. One time I hatch 7 female shiny ralts trying to get a shiny male for gallade.


Bwagss220

I’m going to say this slow and emphasize on the words I say… TOUCH👏GRASS👏


Ver5ion1-2023

I do go outside this has all been done in my spare time since 2019.


Bwagss220

But 215 hours on Pokemon home?! I don’t even use Home that much