Region Speculation/Discussion Thread

[cascadethewarrior]

It still has the same function though, and someone referenced a statue being there in German version or something ike that.

Same function? How so?

[dirkac]

Same function? How so?

Isn't RL a light source or something? If it is, there. Same function.

I's also a big useless structure on some island. Same function.

[cascadethewarrior]

Isn't RL a light source or something? If it is, there. Same function.

I's also a big useless structure on some island. Same function.

Well the statue of Liberty serves more as a tourist attraction where you can go inside and stuff not really a light house. But I guess...

They could have at least made it look more statue-like instead of it being a a Light house. -_-

[dirkac]

Well the statue of Liberty serves more as a tourist attraction where you can go inside and stuff not really a light house. But I guess...

They could have at least made it look more statue-like instead of it being a a Light house. -_-

Well, it would probably offend some people, as it is Liberty after all. Liberty isn't in some countries.

[cascadethewarrior]

Well, it would probably offend some people, as it is Liberty after all. Liberty isn't in some countries.

I see. Still, it's called LIBERTY Gardens lol

[dirkac]

I see. Still, it's called LIBERTY Gardens lol

Only on the signs and the map, and not many use it anyway.


But it could also have to do with the fact nobody would know why a statue is there or what urpose it serves, since, USA isn't even a quarter of the world population.

Eg. I know it's supposed to represent Liberty, but I find it to be utterly useless, and so does the rest of the world.

[GirlsILikeThem]

Speaking of State inspired region, you'd think Unova would include the statue of liberty or at least something similar to it within the region considering that is New York's biggest landmark. They included Liberty Island(Liberty Garden) but no statue of Liberty. Hopefully they don't leave out certain landmarks in X and Y

As Pokemon is the future, it is possible the Statue of Liberty was destroyed centuries before. It could be a pile of rubble. It might also have been transformed into a lighthouse by some later generation, as others have suggested.

And again, the Eiffel Tower might have gotten eroded or something by the future in which Pokemon is set, so there is no guarantee that it will be in a region based on France.

And speaking of France, they gave us the parts to build the Statue of Liberty, and it was constructed over here in the place it now stands. But GameFreak should be thinking of the future as it is in the Pokemon world, not how contemporary people would view that future.

[dirkac]

As Pokemon is the future, it is possible the Statue of Liberty was destroyed centuries before. It could be a pile of rubble. It might also have been transformed into a lighthouse by some later generation, as others have suggested.

And again, the Eiffel Tower might have gotten eroded or something by the future in which Pokemon is set, so there is no guarantee that it will be in a region based on France.

Why do you think it's the future? It's most likely an alternate universe as proven by the DPPt games stating there are infinite universes for every single different choice, move,mor something done by every creature or thing that does or doesn't exist.

[cascadethewarrior]

Only on the signs and the map, and not many use it anyway.


But it could also have to do with the fact nobody would know why a statue is there or what urpose it serves, since, USA isn't even a quarter of the world population.

Eg. I know it's supposed to represent Liberty, but I find it to be utterly useless, and so does the rest of the world.

I guess.

You right though. I wish it served more purpose. I mean we did have the Victini event but I never actually got it though i did see it and they had so much potential with Liberty Garden and wasted it.

As Pokemon is the future, it is possible the Statue of Liberty was destroyed centuries before. It could be a pile of rubble. It might also have been transformed into a lighthouse by some later generation, as others have suggested.

And again, the Eiffel Tower might have gotten eroded or something by the future in which Pokemon is set, so there is no guarantee that it will be in a region based on France.

And speaking of France, they gave us the parts to build the Statue of Liberty, and it was constructed over here in the place it now stands. But GameFreak should be thinking of the future as it is in the Pokemon world, not how contemporary people would view that future.

So in the future animals will mutate and develop strange powers like breathing fire and producing lightning and for some moving things with their mind? ok.

[Bolt the Cat]

I guess.

You right though. I wish it served more purpose. I mean we did have the Victini event but I never actually got it though i did see it and they had so much potential with Liberty Garden and wasted it.

I wish they would've designed the area differently so the secret basement was actually, you know, a secret, and not just the damn front door. Like maybe we could go in, climb the tower, and then on your way back down find out about the secret entrance.

[Courpse_Mew]

First post. Please be kind. <3

My hopes for the region~
-More weather effects in game would be fun. I always enjoyed those. (Hopefully we get to summon fog in battle this gen)
-The gyms to be all unique again. That was one of the best things about Unova
-A new battle facility, or even a whole new Battle Frontier. Hopefully something completely new or at least bring some of the classic ones back, like pyramid or arena.
-A lot of diverse environments as usual. Though they never disappoint me, so no worries there.

Thanks for listening to my silly wishes~

[Bolt the Cat]

Hopefully we get to summon fog in battle this gen

Fog isn't really a useful weather effect, since it indiscriminately lowers the accuracy of everyone on the field (unless you have Keen Eye or something).

[Courpse_Mew]

Fog isn't really a useful weather effect, since it indiscriminately lowers the accuracy of everyone on the field (unless you have Keen Eye or something).

I love all the weather effects and I would like to have the option of making a fog weather team. Not everything is useful in OU state of mind.

[Bolt the Cat]

I love all the weather effects and I would like to have the option of making a fog weather team. Not everything is useful in OU state of mind.

It's has nothing to do with not being "OU", it's just not that beneficial except in rare circumstances. You'd need something to negate the accuracy drop for it to be useful, first of all. And then once you do that, what would it get you? The opponent's accuracy would be reduced, sure, but there's better ways to do that. You could use Sand-Attack or Mud Slap. Or better yet, Flash, which is a TM.

[Seil]

It's has nothing to do with not being "OU", it's just not that beneficial except in rare circumstances. You'd need something to negate the accuracy drop for it to be useful, first of all. And then once you do that, what would it get you? The opponent's accuracy would be reduced, sure, but there's better ways to do that. You could use Sand-Attack or Mud Slap. Or better yet, Flash, which is a TM.

Toxic/Flame Orbs aren't beneficial in most circumstances, nor are things like the Ring Target - but they have their uses. If they ended up adding a move to summon fog, do you not think they would also implement ways to make it more useful to go along with it?

Plus, a benefit of reducing the opponent's accuracy with fog includes the fact that once it's in play, you no longer need to use it every time something is sent out, unless the fog is removed.

Fog also reduces the healing capabilities of Moonlight, Morning Sun and similar moves, and I think it affects Castform in some way(not changing form, but I think its weather ball still gets boosted damage, not sure).

I'm indifferent toward it. Fog can have its uses, there's certainly nothing wrong with adding variety.

[pkmntraineramit]

As Pokemon is the future, it is possible the Statue of Liberty was destroyed centuries before. It could be a pile of rubble. It might also have been transformed into a lighthouse by some later generation, as others have suggested.

And again, the Eiffel Tower might have gotten eroded or something by the future in which Pokemon is set, so there is no guarantee that it will be in a region based on France.

And speaking of France, they gave us the parts to build the Statue of Liberty, and it was constructed over here in the place it now stands. But GameFreak should be thinking of the future as it is in the Pokemon world, not how contemporary people would view that future.

I'm pretty sure pokemon is set an alternate universe, iirc there was a date specified for mewtwos birth. If it is set in the future it kinda makes sense too, because the real world has been mentioned quiet a few times, like they've mentioned china in arcainines dex entry, South America in the burnt mansion

[cascadethewarrior]

Hopefully we get to summon fog in battle this gen

I agree. I'm surprised they have not made a move that can call fourth Fog yet.

Fog isn't really a useful weather effect, since it indiscriminately lowers the accuracy of everyone on the field (unless you have Keen Eye or something).

Well it can be useful in some cases. Especially with moves like Coil and Hone Claws being able to raise accuracy you can lower their accuracy and set up. But as you said there are better moves for that. still it would be nice to be able to summon Fog with a move and/or ability.

[Courpse_Mew]

Well it can be useful in some cases. Especially with moves like Coil and Hone Claws being able to raise accuracy you can lower their accuracy and set up. But as you said there are better moves for that. still it would be nice to be able to summon Fog with a move and/or ability.

And we'd likely get abilities that are affected by fog, just as Swift Swim and Snow Cloak make things more fun during their respective weather effects. I would really enjoy it in the region if we can utilize fog.

[dirkac]

And we'd likely get abilities that are affected by fog, just as Swift Swim and Snow Cloak make things more fun during their respective weather effects. I would really enjoy it in the region if we can utilize fog.

Yes, ai would love this. Fog is my second favorite Ingame weather behind Sow (Snow, not Hail).

I always imagined Swablu, Altaria, Drifloon and Drifblim getting Abilities that have to do with calling Fog and getting a boost from it or something.

[Bolt the Cat]

Yes, ai would love this. Fog is my second favorite Ingame weather behind Sow (Snow, not Hail).

Since when did Snow become a weather effect?