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The original run of 10 games starting at Pokémon Red and ending with [[Pokémon Omega Ruby]] came to be known collectively as the first season, with each run being an episode of that season. It was during this time that the channel received the most media attention, since at the time of the original playthrough it was wondered whether completion was possible and a marvel that ''any'' progress had been made at all. It is also the season where the vast majority of lore and most well-known memes originated from. The lore of this season was particularly potent, as fans drew together a vast, overacting story that interconnected every game, incorporating characters such as caught Pokémon and hosts and interpreting in-stream events. | The original run of 10 games starting at Pokémon Red and ending with [[Pokémon Omega Ruby]] came to be known collectively as the first season, with each run being an episode of that season. It was during this time that the channel received the most media attention, since at the time of the original playthrough it was wondered whether completion was possible and a marvel that ''any'' progress had been made at all. It is also the season where the vast majority of lore and most well-known memes originated from. The lore of this season was particularly potent, as fans drew together a vast, overacting story that interconnected every game, incorporating characters such as caught Pokémon and hosts and interpreting in-stream events. | ||
This run introduced many concepts which would become core to the channel's format, including command inputs through the chat, anarchy and democracy, donations, command stacking and the betting intermission. It also introduced the idea of playing [[ROM hack]] versions of official Pokémon games, including randomized runs for [[remake]]s such as [[Pokémon FireRed]] and [[Pokémon HeartGold]] and a playthrough of the ROM hack Pokémon Blaze Black 2 in place of the original [[Pokémon Black 2]]. A notable breakthrough in this season was a specially modified 3DS that could accept inputs from the chat and stream out video via a capture card. This was necessary, as 3DS emulators are currently unavailable. Several concepts, such as the 'tug of war' system between anarchy and democracy modes (where each player would vote on a system to use), were not retained in future episodes. | This run introduced many concepts which would become core to the channel's format, including command inputs through the chat, anarchy and democracy, donations, command stacking and the betting intermission. It also introduced the idea of playing [[ROM hack]] versions of official Pokémon games, including randomized runs for [[remake]]s such as [[Pokémon FireRed]] and [[Pokémon HeartGold]] and a playthrough of the ROM hack [[ROM hacks#Dex hacks|Pokémon Blaze Black 2]] in place of the original [[Pokémon Black 2]]. A notable breakthrough in this season was a specially modified 3DS that could accept inputs from the chat and stream out video via a capture card. This was necessary, as 3DS emulators are currently unavailable. Several concepts, such as the 'tug of war' system between anarchy and democracy modes (where each player would vote on a system to use), were not retained in future episodes. | ||
Fans generally consider the first two episodes, [[Pokémon Red]] and [[Pokémon Crystal]] as the most exciting, with viewers gradually losing interest through Episodes 3 and 4 ([[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]] and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]]). A comparatively smaller group of dedicated fans have continued to play and generate lore, with some lore becoming more 'niche' in the process. As the season progressed, and the viewers became more adept at the control system, the runs became quicker to play. This culminated in Episode 9, Omega Ruby, taking only 9 days to complete compared to the first episode's 16. Complaints that the games were becoming too easy prompted the streamer to promise a modified harder version of a Pokémon game for the start of the next season. | Fans generally consider the first two episodes, [[Pokémon Red]] and [[Pokémon Crystal]] as the most exciting, with viewers gradually losing interest through Episodes 3 and 4 ([[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]] and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]]). A comparatively smaller group of dedicated fans have continued to play and generate lore, with some lore becoming more 'niche' in the process. As the season progressed, and the viewers became more adept at the control system, the runs became quicker to play. This culminated in Episode 9, Omega Ruby, taking only 9 days to complete compared to the first episode's 16. Complaints that the games were becoming too easy prompted the streamer to promise a modified harder version of a Pokémon game for the start of the next season. | ||