- Like a lot of noobs, probably, I used to believe the only way to get through a Pokemon game was by raw attack power, and trained a single Pokemon and nobody else to high levels, with nothing but high-damage attacks. At least, even as a kid, I was smart enough to teach that one Pokemon moves that had multiple types. I did this for the most part in the 2nd generation as well, and entirely stopped at the 3rd.
- I used to get all the main games and spin-offs like Crystal even if I didn't actually need them, and even if family members already had them. I didn't do that with Ruby and I'm not planning on doing it with Pearl.
- Legendary Pokemon abuse, but who hasn't?
- I used to give my Pokemon obvious and unintentionally hilarious nicknames like Horny for Nidoking. I still give them nicknames even if I don't plan on using them ever.