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A second save data file

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Throughout the span of Pokemon games I have played, there has been a single save data. I have just recently questioned why Nintendo didn't add a second save data file. I would like to hear your opinions on if Nintendo should add a save data file, if they shouldn't, or how could it be abused.
 
Seedotdude said:
Nintendo probably didn't make a second file due to lack of sufficient data storage.
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The idea is to explain if you would prefer adding a new save data file or explain why you wouldn't like the addition.

I personally would love the idea of another save data, as when you've progressed so far in a title series and if you started anew, you would lose all of your accomplishments. Most users typically buy one of the two starting titles in a new gen and then the updated third. So reliving the storyline is a wonderful feeling and getting the nostalgia going.
 
No second save file = You having to buy another game if you want another = More money for Nintendo. It's pure evil at work

Or maybe it's the data thing.
 
Eh, I normally buy both game anyway.

Why?

Version Exclusives.

But yeah, a second save file would be nice. I have friend and his sister restarts his games everyday because she wants to play too. Then she loses intrest and he has time to play through again. Then she gains intrest again. Its really a vicious cycle.
 
Hmm, im not too bothered if they decided to add another save file. There is probably some technology behind it all that would make it hard to have two save file. Maybe data storage, or possibly something to do with the online features?
 
While it would be cool, I really don't see it happening. I would love to be able to start a new game just for the sake of it while keeping my powerful status in my other game intact, perhaps even be able to exchange pokemon between the two.

However, when you think of just HOW much crap the game has to keep track of, one file seems at least a bit more reasonable. Sure, if they remade Red and Blue today with the exact same graphics and gameplay, they could probably make about 3 files as per the usual game. But I don't think Nintendo or Gamefreak want to backtrack that much.

...Even though that would be an awesome idea. As long as it's able to connect to the modern games.
 
There really should be a total of three save files: one per starter Pokemon.
 
a second save file would be good, or even a third. this way you could try to get shiny pokemon in one, or something else in one, but just go on ahead and defeat the elite 4 in the other file, trade the shinies over to your other file, and BOOM! you got a great game to play! :D
 
that would rock but its not happening nintendo=driven by money=pure evil
 
pokefielder said:
that would rock but its not happening nintendo=driven by money=pure evil
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Shedinja705 said:
a second save file would be good, or even a third. this way you could try to get shiny pokemon in one, or something else in one, but just go on ahead and defeat the elite 4 in the other file, trade the shinies over to your other file, and BOOM! you got a great game to play! :D
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Rayquaza Master777 said:
There really should be a total of three save files: one per starter Pokemon.
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Do people really think that you'd be able to trade Pokémon between save files even if they were to institute multiple saves? Really?
 
The only time I ever desire a second save file is when I pick up a game I haven't played for years. E.g. I've rediscovered my Leafgreen and all my great pokemon in it, but it's been so long that I'm no longer attached to any of them. Don't have the heart to save over the file, but I also want to start anew.

That said, if they have enough space for a second save data file, I'd rather them use it to expand on the game itself.
 
It would be REALLY helpful... then u wouldnt have to delete your file if you wanted to try a mono type challenge or something
 
BCVM22 said:
Do people really think that you'd be able to trade Pokémon between save files even if they were to institute multiple saves? Really?
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Why not? You can take a word document from one completely unrelated file to the other. Why not take the data for the pokemon from one save file to the other. That way you dont need two DSes to trade. Nintendo can't expect everyone to have two DSes just to do so... Can they?
 
Aurawarrior8 said:
Why not? You can take a word document from one completely unrelated file to the other. Why not take the data for the pokemon from one save file to the other. That way you dont need two DSes to trade. Nintendo can't expect everyone to have two DSes just to do so... Can they?
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Thats a little something we like to call "Friends"
 
Aurawarrior8 said:
All my friends either use AR or are not willing to trade. I don't wan't the AR screwing my game over.
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Wi-Fi is available practically everywhere, if you don't have it already. There's a nice trade forum here a trade chat room. Simple really.
 
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