1. The Story Begins [Video]

[trainingblitz]

[The camera is on a new face today. Ludwig stares into the camera with an even gaze, then begins his little introductory speech.]

Hello. I am Ludwig Beilschmidt, a new arrival to Johto. The first matter I would like to ask about is... I was recently informed by a nurse at the Pokemon Center here in New Bark Town that I have been started on what is called a "Pokemon journey." I received some details on what to do, but I would like to ask the rest of you... how should I start this "journey?" I think I'll stay in New Bark Town for a day or two before I begin traveling, but I need to know what to do from there.

The second matter is about the flyers for the breeding center that I have seen posted around town. I would like to take advantage of the "newbie deal" to get another Pokemon, but I'm unsure of what Pokemon I should get. Can you give me any recommendations? My first Pokemon is Elekid, an electric-type, so that should factor in your recommendations. [The camera pans to an Elekid, who jumps and gives a cheery "Ele!" in response to the camera being pointed at him. The camera then goes back to Ludwig's face.] See?

My final request is that, if you have encountered any people who refer to themselves as "countries" or "nations," please tell me who they are. I might know them. Thank you, and goodbye.

[The video feed ends here.]

Comments

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[trainingblitz]

Pleased to meet you, Aradia. I am, to my knowledge, a trainer. I wasn't told anything about breeding.

Fire, water, and flying... I'll keep an eye out for those, then. Are Grass types good, as well?

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[timelymaid]

Then I suggest going to Cherrygrove and then Violet! Violet has the first gym in this region.

I'd say pretty much every type is good, since every type is good against another one. Having a balanced team is important! I just think practically that fire is useful for traveling - starting fires, keeping warm - as is water - a constant source of water! And flying pokemon are useful later on, when you're capable of using them to fly.

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[trainingblitz]

Ah, that's right. A fire-type would certainly come in handy. But... there are flying-type Pokemon that can carry a human? Most of the ones I've seen around here are rather small.

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[timelymaid]

Almost every flying-type can, so long as they've learned Fly by HM! ...It's...a game mechanic, is the best way to look at it.

[ i.e. it doesn't have to make sense and she can't explain it. ]

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[trainingblitz]

Hmm, if you say so. Where can they learn Fly? It seems like a rather convenient way to travel.

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[timelymaid]

In Johto you can get the Fly HM from Cianwood's gym, and the ability to utilize that HM from the Violet City gym.

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[trainingblitz]

Duly noted. Violet city isn't so far from where I am, but it seems it'll be a long time before I actually get to use this move, which... isn't so convenient.

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[timelymaid]

That may not be the case! Although the HM is at Cianwood, you can probably purchase a bird pokemon egg that knows the move already. I know I'll have several of those available at the upcoming Breeder's Convention, and other people probably will as well. In that case you'd just need the Violet badge to utilize the move the pokemon already knows!

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[trainingblitz]

Breeder's Convention? Could you tell me more about this? I don't think I'll be able to reach it in time, considering where I am, but I'd like to hear about it anyway.

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[timelymaid]

It's on the 15th to the 16th in February - over at Goldenrod. I think most of the eggs should be up for sale via the network as well as at the con, though!