PkmnTrainerJ Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I just wanna know where to import Pokémon Diamond from, Godammut. Amazon.com are gay. >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ellis Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 So, i've had an urge for Pokemon recently and have several questions regarding the upcoming release. I liked Red/Blue/Yellow just fine but playing through each game a couple of times leaves you with the fact that it does get quite samey. What do these new games have to freshen up the experience? Noting the R/B/Y mention it's safe to assume I am a 'First 151 Only' guy so would I be able to catch some of the more familiar Pokemon to help me ease into the other 300 or so i'm fairly clueless on. Also, how would trading work in regards to the older games? Would I be able to say, get the GBA remakes of the originals and several restarts to trade the starters to D/P? Or maybe trade some of the Pokemon I have on my R/B/Y games (like trade them to a GBA game and then onto the DS ones)? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 So, i've had an urge for Pokemon recently and have several questions regarding the upcoming release. I liked Red/Blue/Yellow just fine but playing through each game a couple of times leaves you with the fact that it does get quite samey. What do these new games have to freshen up the experience? Noting the R/B/Y mention it's safe to assume I am a 'First 151 Only' guy so would I be able to catch some of the more familiar Pokemon to help me ease into the other 300 or so i'm fairly clueless on. Also, how would trading work in regards to the older games? Would I be able to say, get the GBA remakes of the originals and several restarts to trade the starters to D/P? Or maybe trade some of the Pokemon I have on my R/B/Y games (like trade them to a GBA game and then onto the DS ones)? Thanks in advance. There's not a HUGE amount of difference between games, the battle system is changed so that now all moves are seperated into the Physical, Special or Other type rather than just the 'elements' being physical or special (which may not mean a lot to a regular player, but to avid players it makes a big difference to individual battles). There is a good reason to play, and it also answers your 151 question. You can catch EVERY Pokémon except the old generations legendaries and starters. The biggest change is being able to trade and battle online, making it easier to catch all the Pokémon. You can also send the Pokémon from Ruby, Sapphire, LeafGreen, FireRed and Emerald to Diamond and Pearl, you have to catch them in the 'Pal Park', which is much like the Safari Zone, only with a 100% capture rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 (edited) Got hold of the English version of Diamond ¬_¬ It seems okay up to now, just gunna get started and get a starter, Woo, Go Turdwig or something >_> Edited April 21, 2007 by Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estebanmon Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I'm I they only one that thinks that the starters are unoriginal? Just look at them. A green Squirtle, Charmander turned into a monkey and Torchic made blue. If the penguin doesn't evolve to fly, I'm not getting this game. >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 (edited) Bleh. I've only been playing 40 mins or so and it doesn't seem like much has changed from the old ones. meh. Edit: Started again, don't like that starter. Edited April 21, 2007 by Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAceI Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I'll give it ago, but I know i'll get bored and not play it again. Oh well, no harm in trying, not getting my hopes up though, it'll probably just become monotonous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ellis Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 There, one copy of Diamond ordered from eBay. Hopefully everything shall run smoothly and I will be trading and what not with you guys in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraig Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I was reading up on something. Pal Park is region-locked. Meaning that you can't transfer your European GBA game Pokémon to a US Diamond or Pearl game via Pal Park. So those importing D/P from the US better have imported GBA games too if you plan on transferring your little beasties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I was reading up on something. Pal Park is region-locked. Meaning that you can't transfer your European GBA game Pokémon to a US Diamond or Pearl game via Pal Park. So those importing D/P from the US better have imported GBA games too if you plan on transferring your little beasties. Or just trade with the entire world for something you're missing, completing the dex will barely be an achievement now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraig Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I never said anything about trading not working. I'd want my actual Pokémon from my GBA games in my DS game. Items, nicknames and whatnot and all. I'm sure others would as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 This game is far too much fun for it to be natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraig Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 It has now been confirmed that the Pal Park compatibility isn't Region Locked as we once thought, but instead language locked. So those with English GBA games but the American DS games shall need to fear no longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ellis Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Gonna slap up your friend codes and, hell, maybe even bump the hell out of the old DS topic Benj? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 This game is far too much fun for it to be natural. Are you joking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 This game is far too much fun for it to be natural. Are you joking? No, it's samey, but what ain't broke you shouldn't fix. They've tweeked things, added a bunch of new little extras and made the entire system a lot more fun. I always immensely enjoy the games, I rarely ever go a week without at least once playing it, so why would I be joking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 This game is far too much fun for it to be natural. Are you joking? No, it's samey, but what ain't broke you shouldn't fix. They've tweeked things, added a bunch of new little extras and made the entire system a lot more fun. I always immensely enjoy the games, I rarely ever go a week without at least once playing it, so why would I be joking? I guess I'm the only one sick of the same system after about 15 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ellis Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 (edited) Got my copy, I was gonna choose the penguin but in homage to my first ever Red game and the fact I chose Charmander on it, i've gone with the Fire Monkey. Ok, my friend code is: 0645 2258 9419 Just got the first badge, I was slightly worried having chosen the fire type going into a Rock gym but after finding Psyduck, Budew and Machop...no sweat. Edited April 25, 2007 by Richard Ellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey D. Lars Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 I'm jealous I want to play to! but I have to wait will its released here. does anyone know the European release date? and is the game any fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraig Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 I ordered mine from BlahDVD.com (who also deliver to Holland). The official European release date is 1st June, so if you can wait a month, you can just get it at a local shop. Here's links to ordering the games: Pokémon Diamond (US Import) Pokémon Pearl (US Import) And the full list of countries they ship to are: Andorra Australia Austria Belgium Canada Channel Islands Cyprus Dubai Falkland Islands Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Greenland Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malta Monaco Netherlands New Zealand North America Norway Poland Qatar San Marino Saudi Arabia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Vatican City Even the Pope can get it early. I should probably also say that all DS games work on all DS consoles, no matter what country they're from. I wish all consoles were region-free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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