Halloween 2024 "the worst year"

[suigin]

I'm liking them because certain unviable badmons or sets you'd never use or see anywhere get to shine here. Heal Block saved our ass vs Absol, my shitty Camerupt I bred when I larped as a monotype player back in 2015 ate the Galvantula for breakfast, a friend's Shiftry was the MVP vs Mandibuzz, etc.

[MasterAND]

Hello. I just wanted to share my opinion: I think what PokeMMO did with the last raid was very wrong.

 

I spent every night trying over and over again win raids with random people, because many players participate in it without being adequately prepared. And after 7 long nights, this game tell me that to get Darkrai it's mandatory to create a link with 3 other players? 

 

The players I know have already formed a team with other people. I don't have anyone who can form a team with me that can beat level 100 Darkrai! What am I supposed to do?

 

Sometimes this game manages to make something pleasant in something bad. Or maybe I just need to go to sleep. Goodnight...

 

Edited November 6, 2024 by MasterAND

[PSTLV]

first try with random, minor mistake but still managed to win. In random we trust _/\_

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this Hween raid theme introduction is one of the best part of halloween 2024 event in my experience. yey

[Rache]

14 minutes ago, MasterAND said:

Hello. I just wanted to share my opinion: I think what PokeMMO did with the last raid was very wrong.

 

I spent every night trying over and over again win raids with random people, because many players participate in it without being adequately prepared. And after 7 long nights, this game tell me that to get Darkrai it's mandatory to create a link with 3 other players? 

 

The players I know have already formed a team with other people. I don't have anyone who can form a team with me that can beat level 100 Darkrai! What am I supposed to do?

 

Sometimes this game manages to make something pleasant in something bad. Or maybe I just need to go to sleep. Goodnight...

 

You received your Summoning Orb from the 4✫ raid, the 5✫ is an extra challenge for other rewards. Matchmaking was disabled for it due to its extreme difficulty, the odds of winning with random players are very poor.

[kenjimAd]

Question @Rache Is Darkrai Hard Mode Permanent or Seasonal Event only? (I just Noticed on Instance Info as Sinnoh & then ??? Mark thingy which it's Connects on Darkrai Raid Hard Mode)

Edited November 6, 2024 by kenjimAd

[lILucyIl]

23 minutes ago, Rache said:

You received your Summoning Orb from the 4✫ raid, the 5✫ is an extra challenge for other rewards. Matchmaking was disabled for it due to its extreme difficulty, the odds of winning with random players are very poor.

Hello Rache

 

But there are still many doubts, it would be appreciated if they could be resolved please.

1- Once the event is over, will it be possible to continue fighting in the Darkrai raid and obtain clock and orbs?

2- Will the summoning only be for the event or can it continue to be summoned after the event?

3- I understand that it is very powerful, but it would be great if it could be used in casual pvp, I don't mean ranked or casual matchmaking, casual pvp with a friend face to face

4- I feel that many people were disappointed, it was like a roller coaster of going up and then falling, although the mechanics do seem good to me to bring the older legendaries with the same dynamics.

5- What happens if my secondary character does not do the raid? Will he not be able to fight with Darkrai after the event and will he be left out of that content?

[Rache]

1 hour ago, lILucyIl said:

Hello Rache

 

But there are still many doubts, it would be appreciated if they could be resolved please.

1- Once the event is over, will it be possible to continue fighting in the Darkrai raid and obtain clock and orbs?

2- Will the summoning only be for the event or can it continue to be summoned after the event?

3- I understand that it is very powerful, but it would be great if it could be used in casual pvp, I don't mean ranked or casual matchmaking, casual pvp with a friend face to face

4- I feel that many people were disappointed, it was like a roller coaster of going up and then falling, although the mechanics do seem good to me to bring the older legendaries with the same dynamics.

5- What happens if my secondary character does not do the raid? Will he not be able to fight with Darkrai after the event and will he be left out of that content?

1: No

2: You keep the orb forever.

3:  Challenge -> Advanced Options -> Active Clauses: Custom -> turn off the summon clause.

5: If you don't beat it this year, you'll have to wait until next year.

[Jossy]

una pregunta@ Rache darkrai nivel 100 ¿se puede farm o tendrá un tiempo de espera?

Edited November 6, 2024 by Jossy

[Migue010310]

Resumen del evento de Halloween 2024 una basura 

Halloween 2024 event summary a rubbish

[MasterAND]

3 hours ago, Rache said:

You received your Summoning Orb from the 4✫ raid, the 5✫ is an extra challenge for other rewards. Matchmaking was disabled for it due to its extreme difficulty, the odds of winning with random players are very poor.

Hi. Only now with your answer i understood that i just need to use the orb to get Darkrai!

I take back what I said, ir seems i'm just dump. Thank you very much @Rache!

Edited November 6, 2024 by MasterAND

[PSTLV]

4 hours ago, Rache said:

5: If you don't beat it this year, you'll have to wait until next year.

Does this means that the 7 raids mon (Galva, banette,..,absol) were also exclusive to the halloween raid? Ty

[lILucyIl]

4 hours ago, Rache said:

1: No

2: Conservarás el orbe para siempre.

3: Desafío -> Opciones avanzadas -> Cláusulas activas: Personalizado -> desactivar la cláusula de invocación.

5: Si no lo logras este año, tendrás que esperar hasta el año que viene.

I understand, one last question, regarding obtaining objects that modify your IVs or reset your waiting time to summon it, you can only obtain them on Halloween and waiting for next year? 

 

Or hordes of Pokémon will have a certain chance to drop them?

 

Edited November 6, 2024 by lILucyIl

[Kyu]

22 minutes ago, lILucyIl said:

I understand, one last question, regarding obtaining objects that modify your IVs or reset your waiting time to summon it, you can only obtain them on Halloween and waiting for next year? 

 

Or hordes of Pokémon will have a certain chance to drop them?

 

Dream Essences are a Halloween-exclusive item. Mystic Watches will become more common as raids / summonable legendaries are developed

[razimove]

23 minutes ago, Kyu said:

Dream Essences are a Halloween-exclusive item. Mystic Watches will become more common as raids / summonable legendaries are developed

My only question is, at some point what will make a difference between what we can expect to obtain and what we will only ever see as the summoning gimmick? I guess summoning means you guys deemed something to have uber characteristics? But then how would you ever consider testing it on the meta?

[DarylDixon]

@Kyu does the  dream esences thing are farmeable all the times we defeat darkrai 5 star? or u get em only 1 time?

[ElRichMO]

I'll say something about all this. The Halloween that could have been complete in every way and good for me But they killed it with Darkrai not being permanent knowing that they give more problems Raikou entei Suicune, Shaymin, Zapdos, Moltres and Articuno, with all due respect Darkrai is only good for doubles in any game you see him, do you have a very angry community, give him a chance or are they scared?  @Rache I know it's not our game, but how long does the post have to take or what has to happen for it to be released? Thank you very much for your attention.

[ElRichMO]

At least Darkrai doesn't cause any disaster. 

[razimove]

7 minutes ago, ElRichMO said:

I'll say something about all this. The Halloween that could have been complete in every way and good for me But they killed it with Darkrai not being permanent knowing that they give more problems Raikou entei Suicune, Shaymin, Zapdos, Moltres and Articuno, with all due respect Darkrai is only good for doubles in any game you see him, do you have a very angry community, give him a chance or are they scared?  @Rache I know it's not our game, but how long does the post have to take or what has to happen for it to be released? Thank you very much for your attention.

with all the respect, you are absolutely clueless if you think darkrai only value is doubles.

[ElRichMO]

It's an example, I'm not serious, and I know it has more potential. 

[subzi]

Compared to last year, this Halloween has been superior. It is foolish to say that the event as a whole was no good. Sure there a some things to complain about, but this event was extremely fun for me. Even if you completely despise the event, there are a number of really efficient ways to make money right now. My only complaint (which most of the community will probably agree and has already stated) is the lack of Darkrai being permanent. I am a hardcore PvPer. It is the only reason I even play this game. I believe that Darkrai has absolutely no place in this PvP meta game right now, but I am seriously struggling to find a reason for its ban from PvE. Earlier this month, @Rache stated that the addition of legendaries would be “detrimental” to PvE. How can it be so detrimental to PvE when it does not provide any advantage in all of the PvE money making methods? It will not find a place in gym rerun teams, does not affect leppa farming, etc. The only practical use of this mon in PvE would be to use in future raids, which can be supplemented by another strong dark type (HYDREIGON). If possible, can the devs expand on why exactly this mon is “detrimental” to PvE? I’m sure many hardcore PvE players unlike myself are very confused by this decision.

Edited November 6, 2024 by subzi

[Bertolfoso]

I agree with subzi's argument against Darkrai's limitedness, but I also agree with the fact that the event is definitely not the worst.

 

I think the biggest issue is that most people were looking forward to raids as a means to reach a certain reward or prize, while not realizing that the reward is the friends we made on the way is actually engaging and fun content that you have to tackle with different strategies and friends. I ask some of the people in here to look again at how they are, they are not meant to be another way to get something that is already acquirable through other means in the game, they are meant to be fun and enjoyable (which is subjective! But shouldn't depend solely by the reward). While I understand that there is a sort of time pressure if you want to make the most out of the money-farming-ability event, and that is in part true, in order to not miss out on other stuff, I recommend, if you have teammates/friends to tackle them with, to try to avoid guides or strategies for the first few attempts and try to use your own creativity to win. It'll make it more enjoyable than simply following instructions like a bot would.

 

The other Halloween activities are ok, the expected ones from past events/years, with the only change being in the balancing of Special Candies, which I think is a good change. I personally don't care too much about these since they are repetitive and not new, but for newcomers it should be fine.

 

 

[Hjortsson]

The introduction of a summonable Darkrai in PokeMMO, limited to one hour per week, has raised questions about its potential impact on both PvE and PvP gameplay. However, with a deeper look into game mechanics and Darkrai's restrictions, it becomes clear that its overall impact would likely be minimal, even without such a strict time constraint.

 

PvP Impact with a Potential Ban or Ubers Restriction

 

In PvP, Darkrai could have disruptive potential due to its high Speed, Special Attack, and access to the sleep-inducing move Dark Void. However, developers could address this by moving Darkrai to the Ubers tier or banning it from PvP outright. Since Ubers is currently unplayable in PokeMMO due to the limited number of legendaries, a restriction like this would effectively prevent Darkrai from participating in the primary competitive meta.

 

By banning Darkrai from regular PvP, players would not have to adjust their strategies or teams to counter it, meaning that the metagame would remain centered on existing threats, like Hydreigon and Gengar. Consequently, players could continue to focus on optimizing their teams around standard meta threats without considering Darkrai, keeping the competitive landscape unchanged.

 

PvE: Limited Utility Compared to Existing Options

 

In PvE, Darkrai brings some advantages, but these are unlikely to surpass the capabilities of existing Pokémon used for specialized tasks like catching, gym farming, and boss fights.

 

1. Inconsistent Sleep Control: Darkrai’s signature move, Dark Void, suffers from an accuracy of only 50%, making it an unreliable choice for players seeking consistent sleep control. For tasks such as Pokémon catching, where accuracy and dependability are crucial, trainers already rely on Pokémon like Breloom or Parasect, which can use the highly accurate Spore to guarantee sleep on wild Pokémon. As a result, Darkrai would not replace these specialized catching options due to its lack of consistency in inducing sleep.

 

 

2. Comparable Power to Hydreigon in Gym and Boss Battles: Darkrai’s high Special Attack and Speed make it an effective attacker, but it doesn’t outclass established choices like Hydreigon. Hydreigon shares the same Special Attack stat, has respectable Speed, and benefits from a dual typing (Dark/Dragon), which gives it resistances and coverage that Darkrai lacks. Hydreigon’s access to powerful moves like Draco Meteor makes it a versatile and consistent choice for PvE, particularly in gym runs or boss fights where Darkrai’s sleep-based strategies would be less reliable. For these reasons, many players would find that their existing Hydreigon or other powerful attackers like Gengar or Chandelure provide similar or even greater benefits in most PvE situations.

 

Conclusion

 

In summary, Darkrai’s addition to PokeMMO is unlikely to significantly impact the current meta due to the limitations on its availability, potential PvP restrictions, and the presence of comparable or better Pokémon for PvE purposes. With a ban from PvP, players won’t need to adjust their teams to accommodate Darkrai, preserving the current metagame. In PvE, Darkrai’s potential is limited by its reliance on Dark Void and competition from existing powerhouse Pokémon like Hydreigon, which already fulfill similar roles effectively.

 

Given this limited impact, the one-hour-per-week restriction feels overly restrictive. Darkrai’s effectiveness would already be curtailed in PvP by a ban, and in PvE, its utility is unlikely to outperform standard options. Easing the time limit slightly could allow players more flexibility and enjoyment in experimenting with Darkrai without posing a major risk to balance. As it stands, the restriction may prevent players from fully exploring Darkrai’s potential, limiting its appeal without any real necessity.

Edited November 6, 2024 by Hjortsson

[Aerun]

3 hours ago, DarylDixon said:

@Kyu does the  dream esences thing are farmeable all the times we defeat darkrai 5 star? or u get em only 1 time?

How is your english still so painful to read when you’ve spent 10years speaking it ????

 

nice update devs btw Darkrai op

 

[Xratello]

20 hours ago, Pancho412 said:

worst for only 1 raid? smell like skill issue

Smells Like a poop answer xD

 

The end quote is that new Players are not important...they Just Run Story and get Out asap...and you vet's are over the years conditioned to eat Shit xD

 

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[RealdoDM]

What i can't understand is why can´t they make Darkrai fall directly into Ubers tier and just let us keep it. It would even be the better choice if strong Legendaries keep being added, eventually filling the Ubers tier, we would end up with another playable PVP tier.

And if they are concerned about the PVE aspects of the game, Darkrai (or any future Legendary) could be banned from the PVE activities the devs consider him to be too good at (Raids, Event bosses, etc.) Just like the og games didn't let you use them in Battle Tower and such. 

This new way of implementing Legendaries feels like an overcomplicated solution for a non existing problem