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[The feed clicks on inside a bedroom of some kind. There's a shiny Charmander wriggling around in the background, trying to hide under a pillow. Pay her no mind for now. Riku, in the mean time, faces the camera with a slightly deadpan look.]

Okay, since the data version of me came back, I figured it's time to do a little PSA. Basically, if you see two guys who look like younger versions of me, don't freak out. They aren't me. They're just based on me. One of them goes by Evan, and the other's got a black coat and took up the name Rin, I guess.

Also, since this is a newbie wave, I went ahead and updated my Training Guide, including a new section on Pokémon care. It also covers the basic questions most newbies toss around and some Pokémon recs. Like Toxicroak. I'm seriously surprised at how scarce they are.

[He shrugs.]

And don't forget to check out the Pokémon Rental Service if you need a quick trip to the next town. Newbies get a reduced price, since you guys are short on funds as it is.

[Okay, advertising's done. Now he can toss something up for the old crowd...]

And to wrap things up, I've got two questions for you. First, how do you decide to nickname your Pokémon? Or if you don't... why the heck don't you? I never got the point in referring to them by species when they're all individuals.

As for the other question... Do you think it's necessary to be friends with all your Pokémon? Even if said Pokémon is vicious, bloodthirsty, and only cares about fighting?

[And with that, he'll click off the feed. Well, after throwing up two private messages and slapping on the following attachments...]

ATTACHMENTS:

Training for Dummies.txt.

PGC Filter:

So, how many of you guys are here yet? And Lightning, do you think there'd be time to swing by Celadon a few times just to check in on my business? I'm fine with camping out here for as long as it takes. If anything, it'd just be day trips.

By the way, I'm willing to volunteer some Pokémon for the raid when it happens. A friend of mine also offered his Koffing and Crobat for added smoke support.

Private to Ven;

Hey. You busy right now?

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Well, Psychic types were really strong. I guess that isn't as true with Dark Types and Bug types being around...

Except Axis is part steel. His typing negates any weakness to dark and bug, leaving only fire thanks to his Magnet Rise.

Ahh, steel is tricky like that huh. I'd better work on that.

Still, Fire is very doable.

Fire's a common offensive type, but most steel type users tend to expect it.

And believe me, there are ways to severely cripple a fire type right at the starting line.

I suppose... and that's where this all gets fun isn't it?

Exactly. Battles are way more enjoyable when they're not one-sided.

I guess... but if you stay one step ahead because you're clever, then your friends don't get as hurt.

*She has a thing about hurt animals.*

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