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Until [[alternate color|Shiny Pokémon]] were added, Shiny {{P|Scyther}} was a novelty on the site, as this was Aaron's favorite Pokémon. Prior to version 4.0, both Dratinice and Shiny Scyther could be found in a house on the maps at a specific [[Time|time of the day]]. Afterwards, Dratinice could only be found in the [[Wild Pokémon|wild]], though it was very rare. Shiny Scyther was found in the same way as any other Shiny Pokémon, and so was just as rare. | Until [[alternate color|Shiny Pokémon]] were added, Shiny {{P|Scyther}} was a novelty on the site, as this was Aaron's favorite Pokémon. Prior to version 4.0, both Dratinice and Shiny Scyther could be found in a house on the maps at a specific [[Time|time of the day]]. Afterwards, Dratinice could only be found in the [[Wild Pokémon|wild]], though it was very rare. Shiny Scyther was found in the same way as any other Shiny Pokémon, and so was just as rare. | ||
Over time, four special classes Pokémon were added; {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}, Metallic Pokémon, Ghostly Pokémon and [[alternate color|Shiny Pokémon]]. Along with new color schemes, each | Over time, four special classes Pokémon were added; {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}, Metallic Pokémon, Ghostly Pokémon and [[alternate color|Shiny Pokémon]]. Along with new color schemes, each class came with their own unique attributes. | ||
==Battles== | ==Battles== | ||
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As battling is a core part of the basic Pokémon experience, the site provided a number of options for variety. Wild Pokémon battles were initiated by finding one in the maps. Up to version 3, each species was in a specific location that was found by simpy clicking on a section of a map. However, from the upgrade to version 4 they were found randomly by pressing the direction arrows outside of buildings. | As battling is a core part of the basic Pokémon experience, the site provided a number of options for variety. Wild Pokémon battles were initiated by finding one in the maps. Up to version 3, each species was in a specific location that was found by simpy clicking on a section of a map. However, from the upgrade to version 4 they were found randomly by pressing the direction arrows outside of buildings. | ||
A much requested feature in the early years of the site was the ability to battle other members. This was added in two installments. Version 4 included the ability to battle the team of any member, though the opponent was still controlled by the computer. While this | A much requested feature in the early years of the site was the ability to battle other members. This was added in two installments. Version 4 included the ability to battle the team of any member, though the opponent was still controlled by the computer. While this feature was kept, the opportunity for "live battles" was eventually added. These were begun by challenging another player on the maps or typing the desired opponent's user name on the Live Battle page. | ||
The only | The only statistic recorded for each individual Pokémon was their [[Hit Points|HP]]. Due to the lack of a speed stat, both Pokémon attacks happened at the same time. Situations where the last Pokémon of both teams [[Faint|fainted]] at the same time counted as a win for both trainers. | ||
There were a number of preset trainers to battle against, including anime characters. While these characters initially just got a seperate page in the menu, they were later relocated to a house on the maps. | There were a number of preset trainers to battle against, including anime characters. While these characters initially just got a seperate page in the menu, they were later relocated to a house on the maps. | ||
More important than these were the 44 Gym Leaders and Elite 4 members of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh - the latters naturally being added when their respective games were released. (Though Kanto and its Elite 4 were based on [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]].) The Gym Leaders could be faced in any order and at any time, though the levels progressed within each region's leaders to the extent that Elite 4 members only | More important than these were the 44 Gym Leaders and Elite 4 members of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh - the latters naturally being added when their respective games were released. (Though Kanto and its Elite 4 were based on [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]].) The Gym Leaders could be faced in any order and at any time, though the levels progressed within each region's leaders to the extent that Elite 4 members only had level 100 Pokémon. These battles awarded double [[Pokémon Dollars|money]] and experience and winning against one for the first time was awarded with a Gym badge placed on the player's profile. In addition, defeating all Elite 4 members earned players the privilege to use the map containing legendary Pokémon before it was scrapped after version 3. | ||
== Message Board == | == Message Board == | ||