Gameplay Speculation/Discussion Thread

[ArmyOfOneIX]

Actually, I don't think so. The only theme that is most likely from the game is the Title Theme.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r4hc2LVj1E in the beginning that sounds like in game music.

 

[Furret Master]

Based on the Pokemon-Amie description on the website, I wonder if Friendship mechanics will be more than just powering Return and causing a couple of Pokemon to evolve. It might not, but I actually would like to see the Friendship mechanic do more than it currently does.

 

[Elementman-Novapoke]

..looks like they stole the petting idea from Kingdom hearts Dream Drop Distance..

Was gonna say the same thing, but looks like you've beaten me to it!

That being said, I thought it was a nice little feature in KHDDD

Didn't one of the rumours say something about being able to see / allocate EVs ingame? What if this is done through the bonding system and Pokémon-Amie? Gain EV points for use through petting, feeding, maximising the Bond, essentially, and then you can allocate them as you wish?

 

[Regality]

Sylveon has a move called Moonblast, a new Fairy-type move that calls on the power of the moon to attack an opposing Pokémon. This move can be very powerful and also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat.

..so the move depends on something..

 

[Elementman-Novapoke]

Sylveon has a move called Moonblast, a new Fairy-type move that calls on the power of the moon to attack an opposing Pokémon. This move can be very powerful and also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat.

..so the move depends on something..

Stronger at night, maybe? If the day / night mechanic returns.

 

[Mr Dragon]

We play as professor X in this game....

Cool.

 

[Joltik-Kid]

Almost positive this is just to cut Dragon types OP status in half.

The only Dragon that's somewhat of a problem is Scarf MoxieMance, but that's why you carry a Steel or Ice (or Pokemon that's fast or defensive with an Ice attack). Dragon isn't a broken type considering it's only super effective against itself and it's not immune nor resistant to anything (unless it's dual typed, which also ends up hurting it)

 

[Furret Master]

Sylveon has a move called Moonblast, a new Fairy-type move that calls on the power of the moon to attack an opposing Pokémon. This move can be very powerful and also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat.

..so the move depends on something..

Wonder if it will matter on time of day, or like I have speculated and already posted about Friendship mechanics. Say, moves might be a bit more variable based on how friendly your Pokemon are to you. Not a huge boost, but perhaps a bit higher chance for secondary effects or something. Seems like a huge new mechanic for friendship and no big need for frindship outside of the small cases that are seen now seems odd to me. Just a thought.

 

[Armando Payne]

I dig the Pokemon-amie because I believe it was implemented because of the start in all the Prof Speeches they say how some people use Pokemon as pets and that's why.

 

[Shine]

Wonder if it will matter on time of day, or like I have speculated and already posted about Friendship mechanics.

Considering the move is called Moonblast, high chance that what makes it power up is the time of day, it will have higher power during the night.

That, along with the fact that it has chance to lower foe's SAtk, means it is not a Solarbeam counterpart, despite the name. Oh well.

 

[Aiwendil]

Pokemon-Amie. Finally! My wish of having a petting minigame have finally come true.
The treats we will give them is pretty much the Poffin of this region.

It could just be me, but to me they look like macarons =D

 

[Furret Master]

Considering the move is called Moonblast, high chance that what makes it power up is the time of day, it will have higher power during the night.

That, along with the fact that it has chance to lower foe's SAtk, means it is not a Solarbeam counterpart, despite the name. Oh well.

Yeah, I can see that. Your strategies now depends on time of day...quite interesting. I still wonder what people think of the idea of expanding the friendship mechanic. It may be nothing, but I'm curious to see what people think.

 

[Joltik-Kid]

Considering the move is called Moonblast, high chance that what makes it power up is the time of day, it will have higher power during the night.

That, along with the fact that it has chance to lower foe's SAtk, means it is not a Solarbeam counterpart, despite the name. Oh well.

Well if Moonblast is anything like Moonlight in terms of weather... Sunny Day/Drought just got a big boost for usage.

 

[FireTypeLeader]

On my twitter, @Liam_McG1, I tweeted serebii and sent a pic because I couldn't fit it here but I think there is a gym in the Eiffel Tower I'm not sure but it's possible!!!!!

 

[FlyAsADunsparce]

..looks like they stole the petting idea from Kingdom hearts Dream Drop Distance..

More likely from Nintendogs though.

Seems promising so far.

 

[Aiwendil]

Yes finally INDEED!! And my, does it sound awesome
Real instruments?

 

[epigmann]

found this on pokemon x and y official site what do you think it means The more you play with your Pokémon, the friendlier they will become. Friendly Pokémon may perform better in battle, and maybe other good things will happen, too!. evolution ? possible

 

[MrDuck]

So maybe frustration will finally get some use now. You can obviously mistreat your pokes now. Yess, I'll be a bully to those monsters.

Kidding ofcourse. I wonder if unhappiness will lead to more now than just frustration's power.

 

[Furret Master]

found this on pokemon x and y official site what do you think it means The more you play with your Pokémon, the friendlier they will become. Friendly Pokémon may perform better in battle, and maybe other good things will happen, too!. evolution ? possible

I mentioned this earlier. I still wonder if they will expand the Friendship mechanic to do more in battle besides determining the base power of Return and Frustration. I am still curious to see what people think about that idea.

 

[epigmann]

i think it means the more time you spend with them the more powerfull they get just my opinon