Started playing Pokemon Ruby again, after not playing it for years on an old save file. Think I'm doing better than I did years ago, in general of Pokemon games... but now I don't have anyone to battle/trade with. I did as a kid between Red/Blue/Yellow and Gold/Silver versions... but the "peers" I had weren't very motivated, but would tease me if I made a mistake or got a bit lost... they were 3 badges ahead of me. I made a mistake once of using a master ball on a Ditto, it was the only pokeball I had at that time and got teased at. I asked "How do I get the bike?" in Blue and I got laughed at... by middle school I had to accept the fact they weren't really my friends and went on to try to find new ones. I was always easy to be picked on... left helpless without anyone to go to for comfort.
When Red/Blue came out, I pretty much jumped the band wagon, so I could play it with others... didn't really work out as I hopped. Had a few battles... most I lost... don't recall doing any trades. Back then I always felt rushed and stressed to be strong as my peers... which I couldn't keep up as I was slow to catch up... and by the time I finally reached up to them, they were already far ahead. I didn't had anyone to really play with back then... not to mention it was really impossible to complete the pokedex as I only had Blue (can no longer save), Yellow, Gold and Ruby.
Wish I knew someone back then who I keep in contact with in person who still plays it.
The latest gameboy I have is the Advance SP, pre-version of the DS without the double screen and pointer. Also have the "original bulking", Pocket, Color, and Advance. Only thing missing is the DS.
Reminds me of the people around here, except they would be like, "You STILL like Pokemon?" or "Pokemon sucks".. it's like they want to forget their childhood and 'grow up', but I'm almost 18 years and I love playing the games. I stopped watching the anime after Diamond & Pearl; it's just not interesting anymore. If I had known you back then, I would try to help out, even if I didn't know much myself. Sadly, I didn't get into Pokemon games until late Elementary or early Junior High. I wish you had a DS so we can have a battle just for fun..
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Thanks Flare :) -hug-
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