Evolution stones and items being almost non-existant to get in-game instead of being available in stores and someplace like the underground.
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Evolution stones and items being almost non-existant to get in-game instead of being available in stores and someplace like the underground.
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Originally Posted by Gligar13
They fixed that with Gen IV and V.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joltik
What, they fixed the fact that you couldn't run indoors, or they fixed the fact that Joey never really annoyed people?
Either Brendan's hat/abnormal head tumour, or the stupid fishing minigame introduced in Gen III. I just want to fish for a Pokemon, damnit. I don't want to go through a crappy minigame that probably won't work in the first place, thank you.
It's a hat... it was comrimed to be a knit hat awhile ago...Quote:
Originally Posted by NintendoGamerQuote:
Originally Posted by Gligar13They fixed that with Gen IV and V.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joltik
What, they fixed the fact that you couldn't run indoors, or they fixed the fact that Joey never really annoyed people?
Either Brendan's hat/abnormal head tumour, or the stupid fishing minigame introduced in Gen III. I just want to fish for a Pokemon, damnit. I don't want to go through a crappy minigame that probably won't work in the first place, thank you.
Yeah the fish thing is annoying
Have any of you ever worked in service? You see, very often, there's this little thing called a "greeting" that they force you to repeat with every single incoming customer, until it's ground so hard into your unconscious that you start "greeting" people when you open your front door.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedSapphireThis. I love how after you get a certain number of stars on your trainer card in HGSS, Joy just says, "Oh hey, Player! The usual?" But I wish she would cut her speech down after the first time you see her! There's no need to have her repeating herself all the time. We know what she does after the first time.Quote:
Originally Posted by HorizonGirl
I'm not annoyed by Joy. I feel sorry for her.
"Do you know how to use the Phone?"
Yes mom.
"Well fuck you, I'm going to read the instructions anyway!"
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I do know what greetings are, I'm not dumb. If you didn't notice, the people at the PokeMarts do that, too. The difference is, all the people at the PokeMarts say is "Welcome to the PokeMart, how can I help you?" If they can have short greetings, why can't Joy? From what I've seen, people use the Centers more than the Marts.Quote:
Originally Posted by VhazhiphorHave any of you ever worked in service? You see, very often, there's this little thing called a "greeting" that they force you to repeat with every single incoming customer, until it's ground so hard into your unconscious that you start "greeting" people when you open your front door.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedSapphireThis. I love how after you get a certain number of stars on your trainer card in HGSS, Joy just says, "Oh hey, Player! The usual?" But I wish she would cut her speech down after the first time you see her! There's no need to have her repeating herself all the time. We know what she does after the first time.Quote:
Originally Posted by HorizonGirl
I'm not annoyed by Joy. I feel sorry for her.
I never said you were. =(Quote:
Originally Posted by RedSapphire
And probably because her employers just want it that way. It doesn't matter if you're saying more than is necessary. Even if Joy thinks it's stupid. Even if every single Joy thinks it's a ridiculous waste of time. As long as the boss man wants it, that's what they have to say. They're probably forced to say "We hope to see you again", too, come to think of it.
Of course, I am working on the assumption that there's more to the Pokemon Center business than what we see in the games.
This is the only thing that has actually ticked me off about these games. They have the ability to do worldwide Wi Fi events, but they....choose not to? Wouldn't it be better to just allow us to have all of the same Wi Fi events, and then people would play the games more often? I have a friend who only plays B&W when he wants to have a multiplayer RPG battle (yeah, don't ask) or there's a new event Pokemon, which he then levels up. It would certainly make me play the games more, as I would have more really, really cool Pokemon to level up!Quote:
Originally Posted by KausticOkay, yeah, this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiny Shinx
I think you just came off as if you though we weren't familiar with a simple concept, but I understand what you're trying to say. I have retail experience, and I can say that when you're saying the same repetitive phrase all day, it sometimes doesn't even sound like English anymore! I bet poor Joy says that whole thing in her sleep every night! :(Quote:
Originally Posted by VhazhiphorI never said you were. =(Quote:
Originally Posted by RedSapphire
And probably because her employers just want it that way. It doesn't matter if you're saying more than is necessary. Even if Joy thinks it's stupid. Even if every single Joy thinks it's a ridiculous waste of time. As long as the boss man wants it, that's what they have to say. They're probably forced to say "We hope to see you again", too, come to think of it.
Of course, I am working on the assumption that there's more to the Pokemon Center business than what we see in the games.
And yeah, the Japan Wi Fi events. That really annoys me, because there really is no reason why they can't let us participate, too. Not sure if it's for the sake of making the Pokemon "rarer" or not, but either way, it's annoying!
When you try to hatch a pokemon with a specific nature. Now I have three PC boxes of Torchics
When you say "there's this little thing called a 'greeting,'" it sounds like you think I don't know what something as basic as a greeting is.Quote:
Originally Posted by VhazhiphorI never said you were. =(Quote:
Originally Posted by RedSapphire
And probably because her employers just want it that way. It doesn't matter if you're saying more than is necessary. Even if Joy thinks it's stupid. Even if every single Joy thinks it's a ridiculous waste of time. As long as the boss man wants it, that's what they have to say. They're probably forced to say "We hope to see you again", too, come to think of it.
Of course, I am working on the assumption that there's more to the Pokemon Center business than what we see in the games.
If there is something "more" to the Pokemon Centers, then why would Joy say to you "Hey player, you want the usual?" after you progress a certain amount in HGSS? She should still say her "greeting," right? Honestly, Joy giving her "greeting" is just from tradition of it happening in other games, but like some old traditions that were broken, I honestly think that Joy's should be, too. I'm not saying get rid of it entirely, just have her say one line instead. It's pointless and bothersome to have her say more.
Well, I apologize if I came across that way.
As for why she talks differently to you, maybe it's because of this:
How many trainers do you think pass by a Pokemon Center on any given day? I'd say it's a lot more than just the Player. Enough for her to not know, or care, what any one of the trainers' names are. But once you have that sexy, shiny Gray trainer card, you stand out from the crowd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nurse Joy
Besides, maybe having 4 stars on your trainer card upgrades you to a VIP account. Notice how she'll stop saying "I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds" and instead says, "I will be pleased to take your Pokémon for a few seconds." You're special, so she remembers you now, is happy to help you. For all we know, it's still part of her job.
Yes, I did say that it was because of the trainer card upgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vhazhiphor
Whether or not the Pokemon Centers are some large organization making money off of who knows what, it doesn't change the fact that Joy's speech is trivial and drives a lot of people crazy. Unless the Pokemon Center decides to go Team Rocket on us and actually have a part in the plot, does her speech matter? Bathrooms and beds are removed from houses for the sake of space--why would something like Joy's speech not be seen as trivial?
I know you did, I was just pointing out how she specifically says you're the first one.
At any rate, I do agree that it's trivial and can be done away with. I'm just trying to find an in-universe reason for it's existence. I tend to do that.
And that reminds me I never finished rewriting that Pokemon Evolution paper.