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[islandshore]

So, Starter Appreciation Day... You know, I feel like one of the only trainers out there who doesn't have a close bond with their starter. I mean, I still give him attention and keep him in good shape, but he's just not part of my main battling team, and the Pokémon I've bonded the most with came after him. Is there anyone else like that? It's kind of awkward when my favorite Pokémon came half a year after him.

[Sigh, but that's not what this is really about. He's got other issues to discuss.]

Anyway, got a few things to discuss, so I'd better get to the point. First, I've still got a pretty huge selection of unsold eggs from the Breeding Con. Treeckos, Gligars, Vulpix, Feebas, a Larvitar, some Riolus with Blaze Kick... And a whole slew of other eggs. I'm just throwing that out there in case anyone wants some last minute purchases. Otherwise, I'm selling them to the locals around town.

[He'd donate to the BC if he wasn't afraid of them getting sold at low prices, really. Those moves don't come cheap...]

Also, that anonymous post got me thinking... How do you guys feel about Pokémon trying to learn how to speak? Does it bother you? Confuse you? And I don't mean like Psychics, who can talk to anyone with telepathy. I mean trying to use human words instead of grunts, growls, barks and... well, if yours say their species name, that too. I tried looking for records of Pokémon accomplishing it for Slash and Ace to read, but the most I could find were rumors. Seems like it's pretty uncommon, and I've only seen one or two other Pokémon on the network even try.

[Like that one Meowth Slash couldn't shut up about and some Zoroark who can say "hi".]

So, yeah. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on that, especially given the way people react to nonhumans here, like the one who used to be ponies.

[There's the sound of throat clearing off-camera before a certain Weavile wanders in with a bow.]

All responses wiarll be fieyarlded to me, by the way.

[And cue a facepalm before the feed abruptly ends.]

[ooc: One last call for eggs! Otherwise, just assume they're going to NPCs. :|b]

Comments

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[colorsofthewind]

Which one was your starter?

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[islandshore]

Slacker-- my Nidoking.

[And right on cue, there's a "gruuuugh?" off camera, followed by the purple dino-beast wandering by with a fresh plate of Cookies Riku may've arranged for him.]

...And there he is right now.

[Crazy timing.]

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[friendyousohard]

I suppose it shouldn't surprise you to hear that I'm all for them learning it if they so choose, though I've never actually seen it happen with any of mine or the other girls'. Of course, that could be because we have Fluttershy. They might feel no need to learn a new language when she can already understand them just fine. Tesla excluded.

[No one can understand Tesla.]

As for starters... well, I can't really imagine being without Spike, but that could be because I just got really lucky with my starter. AJ might be different, though. Her starter when she came back was a Munchlax and she seems to be having quite a bit of trouble with him. I wouldn't be surprised if she's decided to box him permanently.

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[islandshore]

True, and when you've got Psychics, they can always bridge the gaps, too. I've got three myself, but that hasn't really stopped Slash from trying anyway.

[Cue a huff off camera.]

More than trying!

Yeah, yeah.

[He shrugs and gives a slightly dismissive handwave. Silly Weavile.]

And it's not that I dislike Slacker or anything; it's just hard to really connect with him the same way I have with Flare. Plus, my main team's got a ground type in the form of Quake, who's personality could use plenty of improvement, but his power and typing make for a solid attack force.

Slacker's got some good mixed moves, though. It's just that his poison typing leaves him vulnerable to ground moves.

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[itsjustdust]

Two things! Kiyu got all excited and added 'me' to her extensive vocabulary of 'no' just for Slash there.

Secondly... we have talking critters back home. They're summons and can be called on to aid shinobi in battle so... it seems pretty normal to me.

Okay, three things, you still have a Litwick right?

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[islandshore]

Two words? Well, it's a start.

[Heh, heh.]

And yeah, I've still got some Litwick eggs if you want one.

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[unended]

It doesn't bother me...but I don't think it's going to stop surprising me. [ talking animals are not the norm where he comes from. and he's from before youtube so... ]

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[islandshore]

And I think that's fair. Plenty of worlds don't have talking animals, and even here it's not exactly normal.

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[onelevelmeaner]

[He loves these kinds of posts, though he knows he needs to stop really soon! Not being wealthy anymore sucks so much!

He holds up a finger!]

Hey, I couldn't make it to the Breeding Con, considering I wasn't close to the area. Color me curious! And not to mention interested!

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[islandshore]

Any particular types or species you're looking for?

[He'll go ahead and attach a list of EVERYTHING available. Like a boss.]

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[grapecape]

I'll purchase any egg if you still have trouble placing them.

Hearing Pokemon talk sets me at ease, personally. Back home, it's not uncommon for monsters to speak a common language if they are capable. It makes communication a lot easier. I'm often worried when speaking to Pokemon that they're trying to tell me something that they can't easily convey.

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[islandshore]

Got any type preferences? There's definitely a lot to choose from.

[As for the second bit, he nods. It makes sense that there'd be worlds like that, after all.]

I think a lot of them are, honestly. Sometimes it's easy to guess what they're saying based on body language and vocalizations, but not every Pokémon communicates the same way. Staryus and Starmies don't have faces, for one.

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[bestofthebest]

Uh...sure, I guess I wouldn't mind if they learned how to talk like us. I'd love to figure out what goes on in the head of one of my Pokemon, even if he just evolved a few days ago!

(She blinks, then her eyes widen a bit. It's not like she forgot, but...)

Wait...today's Starter Appreciation Day?!! I wanted to do something totally awesome with Blaze and hoped Twilight would help me out!

(Said Fire-Flying type is sleeping right behind Dash a few meters away.)

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[islandshore]

Got any Psychics on hand? Might not be the same as them talking directly, but they can at least tell you personally.

[He shrugs and then... oh man. Sorry, Dash, but he can't help but laugh a little.]

Hey, it's not too late to do something. I'm sure even something small would mean a lot to him.

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[enjoymyatelier]

Well, as for your questions... You are most certainly not the only one. The Pokemon I started out with was completely useless, and I've had a vast preference for some of the ones I caught afterward. I don't believe I've attempted to use mine since several months after I got here.

As for the second... well, I can't say I have a problem with it. I know I was a bit shocked when one of my Pokemon spoke to me via telepathy for the first time, but depending on the Pokemon and the circumstance... well, it could either be fairly convenient or incredibly inconvenient.

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[islandshore]

I wouldn't call Slacker useless, personally. Nidokings are tough Pokémon. It's just that throwing in more than one ground type in my roster isn't necessarily the best idea.

[As for the second bit... yeah, he nods, folding his arms over his chest.]

Don't know how it'd be inconvenient other than the Pokémon being more vocal with complaints. Usually Slash is pretty cool about that, though, but he's kind of determined to be seen as an equal to humans.

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[flareblitz]

[ Since he has no interest in expanding his party of one, let's go straight to question number two. ]

It'd make them noisier. Only difference.

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[islandshore]

Well, excuse me, but I faiyarl to see how articulating our thoughts in a manner you can understand counts as noise, and furthermore--

Slash!

[Sigh. Silly Weavile getting all opinionated]

You do realize you're proving his point by ranting like that, right?

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[justicereigns]

How do most people react to non-humans? [Smoker dated a non-human in route so... yeah. He's genuinely not sure what the "normal" attitude is about it.]

I don't think it's fair to force pokemon to learn, but if they can, and want to, that's better for them to communicate, isn't it? It's pretty hard being stuck unable to express yourself.

Besides, there are some animals in my world who can speak human, so it doesn't seem too strange to me.

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[islandshore]

Yeah, I know there are worlds out there where it's pretty normal. Here, though, Pokémon aren't born with the ability to speak unless they're Psychic and use telepathy, so it's kind of a different mess altogether.

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[for_realsies]

I don't really get that anonymous post, my Pokemon wanna be with me. At least, I think they do.

It might be nice to speak the same language as my animal friends, but they can talk to me without it easily enough.

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[islandshore]

True. I think most Pokémon do want to be with humans for reasons mentioned on the post. Survival, for one.

[Cue a dramatic throat clearing.]

As for speech, why settle for less than excerlence? Why abide by naturarl limitations? Speech is the future!

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[teablossom]

[-she picked up her gear to respond because of the mention of extra eggs, but you know what? That can wait- She has a different point to respond to.]

I would be surprised, at first, but it might be nice to have a proper conversation with my Pokémon.

But then- there's a creature back in my world who isn't so different from a Pokémon, and he can speak through my mind - the way you described a psychic type.

Though I've never seen him battle anything.

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[islandshore]

It does have its perks. I've done it for a while with my Psychics and my other Pokémon when I've got those Psychics to translate. Obviously, that comes with limitations, though.

Limitations I have surpassed, by the way!

[Riku rolls his eyes, leaning back against the wall.]

But this creature you're talking about... does he have any special powers?

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[razputin]

[Hello, Riku and Slash. Have Raz and... The Cat. Who is currently giving this feed a strange look. Hmm. There's also a bit of a playfight in the background? A Nidoking and a Gardevoir. The Nidoking is taunting - and the Gardevoir is using psychic blasts and shields to fight back.]
Well, it's not too weird, is it? I mean, I'm a Psychonaut - so having talking animals isn't too weird to me. Even if that's just telepathy most of the time. So, if they want to talk to more people, why shouldn't they?
But, hey - do you have either of those Shinx left? I've got your Axew egg all secured with C! [That strange Charizard.]

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[islandshore]

Yeah, I've got plenty of Shinx to go--

[Ope! Slash is leaping out in front of his trainer, rubbing his paws together. Oh, yes. Another Weavile. How delightful...]

Ah, excerlent! I see I have an audience! And one of my very own species, at that.

[Riku grumbles, elbowing Slash outta the way.]

...Don't mind him. I think this talking thing's inflated his ego a bit.

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[tendered]

[ Momo giggles and claps at the daffy duckesque command of language! Sunkern, nestled in her arms, also chirps appreciatively of the display. ]

I think it's actually endearing. Trying so hard to understand and communicate with us should be commended, and, if it leads to more of an open conversation with pokémon, that means your bond and skills will be even stronger together! I'm all for it!

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[islandshore]

Still full of sentimental optimism, huh?

[Not that he's complaining or anything, heh.]

[earthshattering]

I think it'd be interesting to see them talk sometime. I mean, they could probably tell us some interesting stuff.

[islandshore]

Yeah, assuming they don't--

[And here comes Slash, leaping out in front of his trainer with a grin.]

Of course I cood! The circumstances of my species and current standing provide me with unique perspective unheard of among my peers due to rrrrlanguage barriers.

[...Sigh.]

Assuming they don't gloat about it.