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*The [[Global Trade System]] has incorporated an e-mail system that allows players to be notified of completed trades. Notification messages are sent to the player's e-mail account, which can be viewed through the player's PC, mobile phone, or Wii system. | *The [[Global Trade System]] has incorporated an e-mail system that allows players to be notified of completed trades. Notification messages are sent to the player's e-mail account, which can be viewed through the player's PC, mobile phone, or Wii system. | ||
**In non-Japanese versions, however, the system was downgraded to Wii messaging only. Thus, in these versions, notification messages are sent and must be viewed through the Wii's Message Board. | **In non-Japanese versions, however, the system was downgraded to Wii messaging only. Thus, in these versions, notification messages are sent and must be viewed through the Wii's Message Board. | ||
*The Sinnoh | *The Sinnoh first partner Pokémon and their evolutions are now allowed in an expanded [[Amity Square]], making a total of 20 Pokémon allowed in the Square. | ||
*Over local wireless, there is a new feature called ''Spin Trade'' where the player and their friends can put their Pokémon Eggs in and randomly swap. Trainers that obtain Eggs that land on the ''Bonus Area'', the spotted ones, get a Berry too. | *Over local wireless, there is a new feature called ''Spin Trade'' where the player and their friends can put their Pokémon Eggs in and randomly swap. Trainers that obtain Eggs that land on the ''Bonus Area'', the spotted ones, get a Berry too. | ||
*{{HM|05|Defog}} is now located inside the [[Solaceon Ruins]] instead of the [[Great Marsh]]. | *{{HM|05|Defog}} is now located inside the [[Solaceon Ruins]] instead of the [[Great Marsh]]. | ||
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*A man in the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]'s Prize Exchange House can tell the player the type of {{m|Hidden Power}} their Pokémon has, and a man in the {{si|Battle Tower}} can judge the [[Individual values]] of the player Pokémon. | *A man in the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]'s Prize Exchange House can tell the player the type of {{m|Hidden Power}} their Pokémon has, and a man in the {{si|Battle Tower}} can judge the [[Individual values]] of the player Pokémon. | ||
*The price of the [[Accessory|Accessories]] at [[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]] in [[Floaroma Town]] has been reduced. | *The price of the [[Accessory|Accessories]] at [[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]] in [[Floaroma Town]] has been reduced. | ||
*European versions of the game are no longer able to play [[slot machine]]s. These versions of the game replace slot machines with [[Slot machine#European Platinum|game machines]], a machine that simply gives coins to the player with little interactivity. This is the result of changes in the classification standards at {{wp|Pan European Game Information|PEGI}}<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/european-pokemon-platinums-missing-game-corner-explained/ European Pokemon Platinum's missing Game Corner explained | GamesRadar]</ref> | *European versions of the game are no longer able to play [[slot machine]]s. These versions of the game replace slot machines with [[Slot machine#European Platinum|game machines]], a machine that simply gives coins to the player with little interactivity. This is the result of changes in the classification standards at {{wp|Pan European Game Information|PEGI}}.<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/european-pokemon-platinums-missing-game-corner-explained/ European Pokemon Platinum's missing Game Corner explained | GamesRadar]</ref> | ||
*As in [[Generation II|Generations II]] and III, it is possible to ride a [[Bicycle]] in [[ | *As in [[Generation II|Generations II]] and III, it is possible to ride a [[Bicycle]] in [[gate]]houses separating cities or towns and routes, something that was not possible in Diamond and Pearl. | ||
*When the player uses their radar while in the [[Underground]], it takes two seconds before another radar signal can be used. In Diamond and Pearl, it only took one second. | *When the player uses their radar while in the [[Underground]], it takes two seconds before another radar signal can be used. In Diamond and Pearl, it only took one second. | ||
*The Lustrous and Adamant Orbs are no longer found on the [[Spear Pillar]] as in Diamond and Pearl. Instead, they must be found in a cave somewhere in the snowfields of [[Mt. Coronet]] which requires {{m|Waterfall}} to access. To be able to catch Dialga and Palkia, the player must have obtained the items in that cave and must have faced Giratina, whether it was caught or not. The player can then go up [[Mt. Coronet]] to where Giratina took him or her and Cyrus into the [[Distortion World]]. | *The Lustrous and Adamant Orbs are no longer found on the [[Spear Pillar]] as in Diamond and Pearl. Instead, they must be found in a cave somewhere in the snowfields of [[Mt. Coronet]] which requires {{m|Waterfall}} to access. To be able to catch Dialga and Palkia, the player must have obtained the items in that cave and must have faced Giratina, whether it was caught or not. The player can then go up [[Mt. Coronet]] to where Giratina took him or her and Cyrus into the [[Distortion World]]. | ||
*If the player defeats a stationary [[List of wild Pokémon from in-game events|in-game event Pokémon]] (including most {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]]), it reappears next time the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]]. If the player defeats a [[roaming Pokémon]], it will reappear only after the player has re-triggered the event which caused it to start roaming; for example, the player must talk to [[Professor Oak]] to cause a [[Legendary birds|legendary bird]] to resume roaming. If the player flees from or defeats [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]] {{p|Giratina}} in the [[Distortion World]], it will reappear in [[Turnback Cave]] in its Altered Forme, where it behaves in the same way as all other stationary Legendary Pokémon. | *If the player defeats a stationary [[List of wild Pokémon from in-game events|in-game event Pokémon]] (including most {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]]), it reappears next time the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]]. If the player defeats a [[roaming Pokémon]], it will reappear only after the player has re-triggered the event which caused it to start roaming; for example, the player must talk to [[Professor Oak]] to cause a [[Legendary birds|legendary bird]] to resume roaming. If the player flees from or defeats [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]] {{p|Giratina}} in the [[Distortion World]], it will reappear in [[Turnback Cave]] in its Altered Forme, where it behaves in the same way as all other stationary Legendary Pokémon. | ||
*Most opponents' Pokémon's levels have been increased by at least one. An example of this is that in Diamond and Pearl, {{ga|Barry}}'s | *Most opponents' Pokémon's levels have been increased by at least one. An example of this is that in Diamond and Pearl, {{ga|Barry}}'s first partner Pokémon in the battle at [[Pastoria City]] is at level 28. In Platinum, it is at level 36. However, the Pokémon used by opponents in the {{obp|Pokémon League|Sinnoh}} had their levels lowered. | ||
*In locations where certain unevolved Pokémon can be found (like {{p|Numel}} on {{rt|227|Sinnoh}} and [[Stark Mountain]]), they are near the levels of the rest of the Pokémon in the area, whereas in Diamond and Pearl they were usually in the high 10s or low 20s. | *In locations where certain unevolved Pokémon can be found (like {{p|Numel}} on {{rt|227|Sinnoh}} and [[Stark Mountain]]), they are near the levels of the rest of the Pokémon in the area, whereas in Diamond and Pearl they were usually in the high 10s or low 20s. | ||
*All Gyms now only have Pokémon of their type specialty. | *All Gyms now only have Pokémon of their type specialty. | ||
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===Storyline=== | ===Storyline=== | ||
* The story seen on TV at the start of the game is now about [[Professor Rowan]] having just returned from a trip to [[Kanto]]. | * The story seen on TV at the start of the game is now about [[Professor Rowan]] having just returned from a trip to [[Kanto]]. | ||
* The player meets [[Professor Rowan]] and the opposite gender character earlier, and obtains their [[ | * The player meets [[Professor Rowan]] and the opposite gender character earlier, and obtains their [[first partner Pokémon]] on {{rt|201|Sinnoh}}. | ||
** Instead of being attacked by {{p|Starly|wild Pokémon}} at [[Verity Lakefront]], the player and their rival are attempting to reach [[Sandgem Town]] through tall grass when the Professor stops them and offers them a | ** Instead of being attacked by {{p|Starly|wild Pokémon}} at [[Verity Lakefront]], the player and their rival are attempting to reach [[Sandgem Town]] through tall grass when the Professor stops them and offers them a first partner Pokémon. | ||
* The first battle is against the player's rival, who, as always, has chosen the | * The first battle is against the player's rival, who, as always, has chosen the first partner Pokémon which has a type advantage against the player's. | ||
* The player and the rival now encounter [[Cyrus]] at [[Lake Verity]] at the start of the game. The player can also meet Cyrus at different venues such as the [[Eterna City]] statue. | * The player and the rival now encounter [[Cyrus]] at [[Lake Verity]] at the start of the game. The player can also meet Cyrus at different venues such as the [[Eterna City]] statue. | ||
* Both {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} appear on the [[Spear Pillar]]. {{p|Giratina}}, the mascot of Platinum, then phases into [[Pokémon universe|the world]] in front of [[Cyrus]]. | * Both {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} appear on the [[Spear Pillar]]. {{p|Giratina}}, the mascot of Platinum, then phases into [[Pokémon universe|the world]] in front of [[Cyrus]]. | ||