The Official Pokemon Diamond/Pearl Thread

[Jim Dash]

I thought I'd make and official thread regarding the two new DS Pokemon titles, Diamond and Pearl.

for those that already have it, which did you get, Diamond or Pearl? What starter Pokemon did you choose? How are you finding it so far? And how are you finding it after all these years?

[Cro]

Diamond. I chose the water pokemon, which I know reckon was a mistake, it doesn't seem all that strong in attack.

Still it's the same awesomness all true pokemon games have been. The limited pokemon to begin with is refreshing, otherwise choice of what to catch becomes too much.

In previous games I don't remember being 10 hours in with only 2 badges, though I think I'm taking a little more time this time around. All the new additions are good from what I've seen and the addition of online, once everyone gets the game, will make it that much better.
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[NismoR34]

While it won't be happening until our Australian release, I personally will be picking up Diamond. As for my starter Pokemon, chances are I'll choose the Water one purely because I always have done so in previous games. Well, except Yellow for obvious reasons.
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Raptured Reality

[Hyperworm]

I always seem to end up getting the Water starter... and Empoleon looks cool, so this time will be no different

Looking forward to battling everyone
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[DancesInUnderwear]

I've grabbed (well, not physically 'grabbed' as it isn't here yet) Pearl, and will be going with the water Pokemon (that makes 4/4) as I always do.
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[Timmaaah]

i'll be getting pearl on the aus release, i don't have the funds at the moment so i have to wait. when i do i will getting the fire starter. it's the one that i have always started with so i don't see that changing
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Thanks to Charly for the sig!

[Peveus]

I got Diamond from DVD Crave and it arrived today. I chose the water starter because the other two looked stupid and I like penguins and blue <_<

The game so far... I dunno I'm not very far in. All I can say is whoever decided on the font/colour for the attack names in battles was a complete blind fool.
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Currently Playing: Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii)

[Qbert]

I allways get the water Pokemon, but this time it's a tough choice. I mean a fire monkey and a turtle that grows a tree on its shell! How freikin sweet is that. Decisions, decissions.
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[Bitchacho]

I'm going to get the Leaf one and pwn all you water newbs.

[B3NBO]

If i get a ds.. hopefuly on the weekend.. if i sell some stuff.. i will definately be buying this and metroid prime hunters.

loved the pokemon games on gameboy color.

[Capoeira]

[lincoln174]

I ordered Pokemon Pearl on Japanese launch.

I chose the water pokemon, I sorta still use it in my teams sometimes.

I have 400+ in my pokedex, and I hope to expand on that once it gets released in Australia.

[Tsargrad]

If you've never played a Pokemon game, are they easy to get into?
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[Timmaaah]

[lincoln174]

Pokemon might look daunting at first, with so many types, etc. to remember. But once you get one pokemon, the rest play basically the same, with the addition of a few minor tweak with each game.

It is a really easy pick up and play game.

[Gtpod]

[?oe?oe]

Got Pearl version. Started with the grass. I mostly always choose water or fire. I am freaken addicted, I'm playing it even now.
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[Flea]

I just got my 4th badge. Have all starters

Here's a cool tip:

After you get your first badge, go to the GTS in the first big city. Offer something common like a bidoof for a starter that you don't have and bam someone kind should trade you one. Works great!
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PSN/XBL/Steam: Fleatron

[Jim Dash]

Whats the GTS, Flea?

Now I feel like a n00b. I really havn;t read up on Diamond and Pearl much. I've just been waiting patiently.

Has anyone watched the anime recently? Its been years for me.

[DancesInUnderwear]

Global Trade [something] (Station?)

I've heard Japanese players will accept pretty much anything with an English name. Hooray for language confusion!
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[mcerto]

diamond, dialga looks so much better than palkia, oh ,and for starters, go the fire monkey i used the gts to trade for the other 2 starters anyway, they took jack all for them aswell.

easily the best pokemon really...well, up there with gold/silver/crystal
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[chrisrochey]

My Pearl arrived today from DVDCrave. About 4 hours in with 1 badge, really enjoying it. I chose the fire monkey, how can you not love the little fella?
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[mcerto]

[NismoR34]

[Jim Dash]

^ Maybe he isn't in touch with himself?

I have just realised the Wireless on my router isn't even putting out a signal. I'm going to have to do something about this. How much is the Wi-Fi dongle?