Darkrai Thread. What's your opinion?

[MrAuraelius]

Hello everybody. Since the Darkrai raid dropped seems like a lot of us have different opinions about it. For me, personally, the fact that this feature is a "rental" and not something you can put your hands on removes somehow the pleasure of grinding to get something. I personally came back to the game only hoping for this legendary and was a bit disappointed about the way the devs chose to put Darkrai in the game rn. I want to use this thread to share our opinions, without being angry at the devs, simply to point out our desires and preferences. I agree with a lot of guys ranting about this rental feature, but it seems like a lot of you guys cannot talk about this topic calmly! I guess it's frustrating for the devs too to see all this stuff. So, I'm personally going to make my point politely and rationally so my opinion can be considered somehow. I think that:

- A lot of us got frustrated because, like in a lot of games, the grind should somehow match the result of it. Even if, after summoning Darkrai 100 times it becomes kind of permanent (I don't think so) it somehow removes the pleasure of grinding to earn it. 

- Pokemon games have always been on this kind of concept, so even if it seems a nice idea to safely implement these legendaries in the game, this doesn't take care of all the players that just wanna get it for themselves and not really use it for any reason. Think about it like shiny hunting; it's like grinding for a month looking for a shiny, then you can only use it sometimes. Even if it's kinda different, I think a lot of us feel this way about it

- The legendaries are op and that's a fact. But they have always been part of the game so this feels a bit weird, to be honest. Since the birds and dogs were implemented a lot of us were really happy about it, but I think this feature is going to actually take a step back and not further. I think there could be better ways to "regulate" their usage, even tho I think that every one of us would like to be free to use them in most situations, considering how hard and expensive is actually the grind to get them. Maybe make them even harder to get, but not temporary?

 

This is my point. I don't think I'm being rude or ranting in some way, so I ask everybody to keep this tone to be heard by the devs. Being polite and honest doesn't hurt anybody. 

Please add your thoughts In the thread, I'd like to hear more (even if you don't agree with me!)

[CaliKingCorey]

imo, Event went from 8/10 to 2/10

Raid end reward is not worth it at all.
I want my week back.
Why cant we be told in the Halloween update release "Final Raid reward is untradeable/unsellable" that spoils nothing & prevents other people like me who grind for end rewards on multiple characters/accounts to not have to do that grind for hours & hours.
Not only that, but I had to re do Galv Raid 5 times & Banette Raid 3 times because I "DiD tHeM tO fAsT". Like...? Why does it matter what order we do the raids, we still need all 7 to get an Orb & a Watch -_-
It felt like the Event just got worse & worse, from being "overwhelming" like some people have said, to overall disappointing, imo.

That's the Raid side of things
Now for the Kitsune & Spooky Beanie.
Both pretty cool, worth the grind to some extent.
BUT the 1st day or 2 I seen the Kitsune mask on the GTL for 5m right? Cool, figured out how to get it. I go & get mine on 4 characters, a day later it's all of a sudden "Seasonal"
That was not there the 1st few days hence why I got it 4 times, to hold onto to sell later. I could have sold my 1st 2 for over 2m & got them back for 500k but the "Seasonal" wasn't there for me to know the price would tank that hard. I don't understand how "Seasonal" gets added later? While would I grind for more then 1 if that was the case. Not that the grind was hard, but it going from it not saying Seasonal to Seasonal is another just wtf is happening in this Event moment.

The Beanie idr if it said Seasonal or not, I seen it after the Kitsune & just remember NOT seeing Seasonal in the Kitsune. I feel like I also remember not seeing it on the Beanie, but not 100% so I wont say they both pulled the "Not Seasonal jk, we're actually Seasonal now" trick

Again tho, why can't we be told in the Halloween update, "Swarm & Pumpcat Rewards are Seasonal"? Again doesn't spoil anything & prevents things like the "Seasonal" just popping up late -_-

Now To the Bags, They're just like the other events cool, awesome, neat. But I fell like there's less vanities in them? Not to sure, just feels that way? A Candy Corn outfit, Shovel, Candle, Cape & Seasonal from  last year Mini Top Hat? I think that's all & idk, feels like less? idky.

Reason was 8/10 early. I like the "Overwhelming" feel, like there's so much to do I have to do it all & I like doing it multiple times on my alts. Plus I like Halloween/Christmas

Reason it went to 2/10 later. I Don't like a single reward. What I mean by that, I HATE the "Orb" summon bull. I HATE Seasonal Items, esp when you have to grind so much for it, those are not good for investments or my time even. I could have sat my happy ahh doing just swarms, getting the Dusk Balls, sold them at a later date & bought the rest of these things for pennies compared. & I overall just like the "you had to be there to get it" type stuff more even excluding the investment side of things too. Did I Mention how terrible it is to grind for a week worth of time to get a "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" Pokemon to only use for 1 hour a week? "But he last longer & has a shorter cool down if you use him more & more". Oh? So there's a grind AFTER the grind? But will he eventually be permanent? "*silence because its funny*"... & The Watch "Will reset the time of A SUMMONING ORB" SO THE REST OF THE "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" POKEMON WILL BE THE SAME BULL... What A joke overall. F it, 1/10 event, only cause The Dusk Balls. Not cause I like them, but because at least I can make money off them later.
Just Nerf The "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" Pokes in the things that need to be nerf in. PvP? Remove moves, ability, Max cap a stat, idk other pokes have been nerfed for PvP. "But what about Gym reruns"? wtf about them? You know how easy those are & cheap it is to make a gym rerun team now because of the alphas that flooded & broke the economy with 2-3x31s getting shat out 4 times a day EVERY day? "But what about OTHER raids" JUST DON'T LET US USE THE "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" IN THE RAIDS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND LMAOOO

Now IF we can get the dumb orb to eventually make it to where the "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" Pokemon becomes permanent. Its 6x15 with only the Halloween event so far that allows you to get the stuff to fix the IVs... But then event that the "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" Pokemon will still be a "gift" mon right? So STILL you couldn't do anything with it if you grinded multiple als... 
IF we can get it permanent, 3/10 Event lmaooo
I'm done with this L event, I'll be on for the swarms sometimes. This event made me not want to play till Christmas, prob just to be let down again...

Oh & the Gift shop items! Next year lets make prices go up by another 500. Lets start & keep the trend going, every 2 years on Halloween we up the Gift Shop numbers please & thank you. smile

Rant over, going MIA so if anyone replies I wont read it so oh well kekekeke
Have fun with rest of the event for those who do enjoy it ❤️

[BlueSymbiote]

In my opinion, the enjoyment of raids is less about collecting, like shiny hunting or vanity items, and more akin to the PvP experience—it’s all about planning and strategy.

 

Pokémon wasn’t originally designed with MMO elements in mind, which sets it apart from this game. For this reason, I doubt the official games will ever release a true MMO—there’s likely a financial factor involved as well.

 

Players can already collect shinies, cosmetics, and rare items (Damp Rocks?), so adding even more collectibles just to fill another PC box isn’t worth the risk of destabilizing the game’s economy. Without a stable economy, I’m not sure any MMO could truly thrive.

[RealdoDM]

Should have put this comment on this thread. I'll just paste it here in case someone doesn't wan't to go to the other post.

Spoiler

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

 

[MrAuraelius]

1 minute ago, BlueSymbiote said:

In my opinion, the enjoyment of raids is less about collecting, like shiny hunting or vanity items, and more akin to the PvP experience—it’s all about planning and strategy.

 

Pokémon wasn’t originally designed with MMO elements in mind, which sets it apart from this game. For this reason, I doubt the official games will ever release a true MMO—there’s likely a financial factor involved as well.

 

Players can already collect shinies, cosmetics, and rare items (Damp Rocks?), so adding even more collectibles just to fill another PC box isn’t worth the risk of destabilizing the game’s economy. Without a stable economy, I’m not sure any MMO could truly thrive.

I agree with you about the economy.. but how does exactly making a legendary permanent implies that the economy of the game would change in a negative way? Also, MMO games have always been about collectibles and stuff that makes you feel rewarded for the grind. If the grind doesn't feel like it, for me, something its' not working.
In my personal experience, for example, I really enjoyed doing raids but I literally had to level up and set up (even buy) some good mons to be able to do some of them. It's not just the planning, it's about investing resources (not all the players have boxes full of comp-ready mons). 
And also, let's be honest, who likes a big challenge without a big prize? All MMO games are based on this.. so for me, it's just the reward not matching the effort.

[MrAuraelius]

4 minutes ago, RealdoDM said:

Should have put this comment on this thread. I'll just paste it here in case someone doesn't wan't to go to the other post.

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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

 

Yeah, it truly seems like a solution to non-existing problems. Also, I think that It would be really cool to have an uber-playable tier in the game. Maybe the devs are scared about the pve aspect of the game? But I think there could be regulations about that too. So for me it's just nonsense tbh

[MrAuraelius]

1 hour ago, CaliKingCorey said:

imo, Event went from 8/10 to 2/10

Raid end reward is not worth it at all.
I want my week back.
Why cant we be told in the Halloween update release "Final Raid reward is untradeable/unsellable" that spoils nothing & prevents other people like me who grind for end rewards on multiple characters/accounts to not have to do that grind for hours & hours.
Not only that, but I had to re do Galv Raid 5 times & Banette Raid 3 times because I "DiD tHeM tO fAsT". Like...? Why does it matter what order we do the raids, we still need all 7 to get an Orb & a Watch -_-
It felt like the Event just got worse & worse, from being "overwhelming" like some people have said, to overall disappointing, imo.

That's the Raid side of things
Now for the Kitsune & Spooky Beanie.
Both pretty cool, worth the grind to some extent.
BUT the 1st day or 2 I seen the Kitsune mask on the GTL for 5m right? Cool, figured out how to get it. I go & get mine on 4 characters, a day later it's all of a sudden "Seasonal"
That was not there the 1st few days hence why I got it 4 times, to hold onto to sell later. I could have sold my 1st 2 for over 2m & got them back for 500k but the "Seasonal" wasn't there for me to know the price would tank that hard. I don't understand how "Seasonal" gets added later? While would I grind for more then 1 if that was the case. Not that the grind was hard, but it going from it not saying Seasonal to Seasonal is another just wtf is happening in this Event moment.

The Beanie idr if it said Seasonal or not, I seen it after the Kitsune & just remember NOT seeing Seasonal in the Kitsune. I feel like I also remember not seeing it on the Beanie, but not 100% so I wont say they both pulled the "Not Seasonal jk, we're actually Seasonal now" trick

Again tho, why can't we be told in the Halloween update, "Swarm & Pumpcat Rewards are Seasonal"? Again doesn't spoil anything & prevents things like the "Seasonal" just popping up late -_-

Now To the Bags, They're just like the other events cool, awesome, neat. But I fell like there's less vanities in them? Not to sure, just feels that way? A Candy Corn outfit, Shovel, Candle, Cape & Seasonal from  last year Mini Top Hat? I think that's all & idk, feels like less? idky.

Reason was 8/10 early. I like the "Overwhelming" feel, like there's so much to do I have to do it all & I like doing it multiple times on my alts. Plus I like Halloween/Christmas

Reason it went to 2/10 later. I Don't like a single reward. What I mean by that, I HATE the "Orb" summon bull. I HATE Seasonal Items, esp when you have to grind so much for it, those are not good for investments or my time even. I could have sat my happy ahh doing just swarms, getting the Dusk Balls, sold them at a later date & bought the rest of these things for pennies compared. & I overall just like the "you had to be there to get it" type stuff more even excluding the investment side of things too. Did I Mention how terrible it is to grind for a week worth of time to get a "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" Pokemon to only use for 1 hour a week? "But he last longer & has a shorter cool down if you use him more & more". Oh? So there's a grind AFTER the grind? But will he eventually be permanent? "*silence because its funny*"... & The Watch "Will reset the time of A SUMMONING ORB" SO THE REST OF THE "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" POKEMON WILL BE THE SAME BULL... What A joke overall. F it, 1/10 event, only cause The Dusk Balls. Not cause I like them, but because at least I can make money off them later.
Just Nerf The "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" Pokes in the things that need to be nerf in. PvP? Remove moves, ability, Max cap a stat, idk other pokes have been nerfed for PvP. "But what about Gym reruns"? wtf about them? You know how easy those are & cheap it is to make a gym rerun team now because of the alphas that flooded & broke the economy with 2-3x31s getting shat out 4 times a day EVERY day? "But what about OTHER raids" JUST DON'T LET US USE THE "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" IN THE RAIDS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND LMAOOO

Now IF we can get the dumb orb to eventually make it to where the "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" Pokemon becomes permanent. Its 6x15 with only the Halloween event so far that allows you to get the stuff to fix the IVs... But then event that the "Super OP, omg so strong, much wow" Pokemon will still be a "gift" mon right? So STILL you couldn't do anything with it if you grinded multiple als... 
IF we can get it permanent, 3/10 Event lmaooo
I'm done with this L event, I'll be on for the swarms sometimes. This event made me not want to play till Christmas, prob just to be let down again...

Oh & the Gift shop items! Next year lets make prices go up by another 500. Lets start & keep the trend going, every 2 years on Halloween we up the Gift Shop numbers please & thank you. smile

Rant over, going MIA so if anyone replies I wont read it so oh well kekekeke
Have fun with rest of the event for those who do enjoy it ❤️

This is what I mean. This is clearly what a player who invested a lot of time in the game feels when the efforts are not matched. In this case, it's not just about the legendary (even if it was my point) but still the things that make the experience feel less unique are the ones that ruin the game for us. So what's the point of grinding if the reward doesn't feel worth it? For me it was about the legendary, for Corey, it was mostly about the items.. but still, it's the same point we made about Darkrai. I think that this kind of events are more into the new players, and less into the old players that are still playing even the game gets 1 to 3 updates per year and really need some unique experience to feel rewarded.

[BlueSymbiote]

12 minutes ago, MrAuraelius said:

I agree with you about the economy.. but how does exactly making a legendary permanent implies that the economy of the game would change in a negative way? Also, MMO games have always been about collectibles and stuff that makes you feel rewarded for the grind. If the grind doesn't feel like it, for me, something its' not working.
In my personal experience, for example, I really enjoyed doing raids but I literally had to level up and set up (even buy) some good mons to be able to do some of them. It's not just the planning, it's about investing resources (not all the players have boxes full of comp-ready mons). 
And also, let's be honest, who likes a big challenge without a big prize? All MMO games are based on this.. so for me, it's just the reward not matching the effort.

 

7 minutes ago, MrAuraelius said:

Yeah, it truly seems like a solution to non-existing problems. Also, I think that It would be really cool to have an uber-playable tier in the game. Maybe the devs are scared about the pve aspect of the game? But I think there could be regulations about that too. So for me it's just nonsense tbh

It’s likely because they treat their game primarily as an MMO, continually creating new markets where possible. This approach is evident in decisions like the introduction of legendaries, the nerfing of hordes, and other similar changes. This is probably why the game has remained so relevant over time. It should be viewed more as an MMO than as a traditional Pokémon game.

[BlueSymbiote]

3 minutes ago, MrAuraelius said:

This is what I mean. This is clearly what a player who invested a lot of time in the game feels when the efforts are not matched. In this case, it's not just about the legendary (even if it was my point) but still the things that make the experience feel less unique are the ones that ruin the game for us. So what's the point of grinding if the reward doesn't feel worth it? For me it was about the legendary, for Corey, it was mostly about the items.. but still, it's the same point we made about Darkrai. I think that this kind of events are more into the new players, and less into the old players that are still playing even the game gets 1 to 3 updates per year and really need some unique experience to feel rewarded.

I don’t believe everything should revolve around collecting pixels. Summoning feels epic because it’s temporary. While I understand the frustration, there’s beauty in the fleeting nature of things, much like life itself.

[MrAuraelius]

  

2 minutes ago, BlueSymbiote said:

 

It’s likely because they treat their game primarily as an MMO, continually creating new markets where possible. This approach is evident in decisions like the introduction of legendaries, the nerfing of hordes, and other similar changes. This is probably why the game has remained so relevant over time. It should be viewed more as an MMO than as a traditional Pokémon game.

I get the point. But let's be honest: this game is what a lot of us, old Pokemon games players, always wanted as an experience. It works because it's mostly a Pokemon game, with MMO features. I don't think the game would be alive without the Pokemon fanbase. And most of us feel this way! It's the reason why since the Darkrai reveal a lot of people got angry and started threads about it. It's an MMO, but it's still Pokemon, and I think that changing all these mechanics makes it less appealing to old fans. This does not mean that the devs should not take care of the game in a massive multiplayer environment, but in this case for example, it's simply too weird and not appealing!

[MrAuraelius]

2 minutes ago, BlueSymbiote said:

I don’t believe everything should revolve around collecting pixels. Summoning feels epic because it’s temporary. While I understand the frustration, there’s beauty in the fleeting nature of things, much like life itself.

I think this is just the way you feel about it, and I respect it. For me, earning it and being able to use it whenever and however I want, feels more satisfying. And keeps me wanting to play the game more somehow! Everyone has their own reasons, I personally like to grind and get something from it, even If I won't ever use it again. That's the beauty of games and everyone likes to play them in their own way. But I feel that, somehow, a lot of people agree with me about this and how "grinding" in a game should be.

[suigin]

Roll back the Darkrai and give everyone a perma Cresselia lel

[BlueSymbiote]

10 minutes ago, MrAuraelius said:

I think this is just the way you feel about it, and I respect it. For me, earning it and being able to use it whenever and however I want, feels more satisfying. And keeps me wanting to play the game more somehow! Everyone has their own reasons, I personally like to grind and get something from it, even If I won't ever use it again. That's the beauty of games and everyone likes to play them in their own way. But I feel that, somehow, a lot of people agree with me about this and how "grinding" in a game should be.

I understand the frustration, and I believe it’s completely valid. I also respect your point of view, and I too would have liked to add another Pokémon to my PC box. However, as much as I’ve been disappointed in the past by changes like Amulet Coins becoming consumables or the introduction of roaming legendaries, it’s ultimately their game. After more than 10 years, all we can do is provide feedback when we disagree with how new content is added and then move forward.

[BlueSymbiote]

8 minutes ago, suigin said:

Roll back the Darkrai and give everyone a perma Cresselia lel

Quoting: “We call upon our Lord and Savior, Heatran!”

[MrAuraelius]

3 minutes ago, BlueSymbiote said:

I understand the frustration, and I believe it’s completely valid. I also respect your point of view, and I too would have liked to add another Pokémon to my PC box. However, as much as I’ve been disappointed in the past by changes like Amulet Coins becoming consumables or the introduction of roaming legendaries, it’s ultimately their game. After more than 10 years, all we can do is provide feedback when we disagree with how new content is added and then move forward.

I agree. I'm a newer player so it's very important for me to hear your opinion about it. I hope that providing some clear and rational points, instead of ranting in the forums, can make the devs think about it since I really love the game and I don't really want any reasons to hate it somehow. That was my goal in creating this thread. I hope, even tho somehow all these feedbacks get to the devs as "angry kids ranting and being annoying" (lol) they can take the good part of it and improve the game. What is about the roaming legendaries that made you angry, if I can ask?

[Shadow84700]

The real problem is the lack of information and communication of new features related to raids in the Halloween changelog

 

We can't even start a group search when our group is missing 1 or 2 players

Edited November 7 by Shadow84700

[BlueSymbiote]

18 minutes ago, MrAuraelius said:

I agree. I'm a newer player so it's very important for me to hear your opinion about it. I hope that providing some clear and rational points, instead of ranting in the forums, can make the devs think about it since I really love the game and I don't really want any reasons to hate it somehow. That was my goal in creating this thread. I hope, even tho somehow all these feedbacks get to the devs as "angry kids ranting and being annoying" (lol) they can take the good part of it and improve the game. What is about the roaming legendaries that made you angry, if I can ask?

You presented your points thoughtfully and respectfully, and I wish more players approached discussions the way you do. I responded to your topic because I’ve been in similar situations and learned that, aside from posting in suggestion forums, there’s not much we can do. I understand how frustrating that can be.

 

The devs have become more communicative over the years, and for that reason alone, I’m content with how the game is evolving. I believe they can make the right decisions, even if something doesn’t feel quite right at first. Additionally, I think the perspective of new players is essential for a game to thrive, which is why I’m grateful you shared your thoughts on the forums.

I believe that filling up the OT Pokédex and breeding our own teams from scratch for competitive play is a rewarding achievement. However, relying solely on RNG to achieve this goal, especially when the odds are so low, can be incredibly frustrating. What I mean is that I prefer using only OT Pokémon for competitive play, but spending hours running back and forth in the grass can be quite tedious.

[Mbarren]

I like it. I feel like Drizzt Do'Urden calling my panther with my onyx figurine. 

 

Guenhwyvar also had to rest in his plane of existance :)

[BlueSymbiote]

6 minutes ago, Shadow84700 said:

The real problem is the lack of information and communication of new features related to raids in the Halloween changelog

 

We can't even start a group search when our group is missing 1 or 2 players

Yes, this has been the devs’ approach for years, and you’ll eventually get used to it over time 😏 I also find it kind of fun to discover new features as they’re introduced. As for group search, I believe Rache mentioned it will be implemented in upcoming updates.

[MrAuraelius]

15 minutes ago, BlueSymbiote said:

You presented your points thoughtfully and respectfully, and I wish more players approached discussions the way you do. I responded to your topic because I’ve been in similar situations and learned that, aside from posting in suggestion forums, there’s not much we can do. I understand how frustrating that can be.

 

The devs have become more communicative over the years, and for that reason alone, I’m content with how the game is evolving. I believe they can make the right decisions, even if something doesn’t feel quite right at first. Additionally, I think the perspective of new players is essential for a game to thrive, which is why I’m grateful you shared your thoughts on the forums.

I believe that filling up the OT Pokédex and breeding our own teams from scratch for competitive play is a rewarding achievement. However, relying solely on RNG to achieve this goal, especially when the odds are so low, can be incredibly frustrating. What I mean is that I prefer using only OT Pokémon for competitive play, but spending hours running back and forth in the grass can be quite tedious.

I agree with this. That's also the reason why I just got Zapdos and Suicune for my team, and never ever thought of getting the other legendaries lol. I spent literally 2 weeks on each one of them and it was just frustrating.

Even tho I really don't think they will take a step back about this Darkrai permanent stuff, I really hope they can get this feedback from the community that clearly does not agree with this

Edited November 7 by MrAuraelius

[Bclout]

Why don't the devs just ban Darkrai from PvP and PvE instances that it breaks the game in? Owning an orb that summons the pokemon is not owning a pokemon. I imagine when other legendaries come out in this fashion it will be negatively received from the community as well. From my personal experience, nearly everyone who I have talked to is dissatisfied with the lackluster feeling of a "summoning orb" for the efforts they gave completing the raids. The pokemon is better off to be excluded from the game than it is in its current state. 

[MrAuraelius]

1 minute ago, Bclout said:

Why don't the devs just ban Darkrai from PvP and PvE instances that it breaks the game in? Owning an orb that summons the pokemon is not owning a pokemon. I imagine when other legendaries come out in this fashion it will be negatively received from the community as well. From my personal experience, nearly everyone who I have talked to is dissatisfied with the lackluster feeling of a "summoning orb" for the efforts they gave completing the raids. The pokemon is better off to be excluded from the game than it is in its current state. 

thanks for your opinion. I think that most of us feel this way

[Sirbagsalot]

I despise the whole summoning system full stop. It doesn't feel right and nothing similar has ever been in the official games. I enjoyed every bit of this event, the raids, the rush, collecting swarms, I even like doing the whisps. I have 0 complaints about the event itself.

 

I do not like this Mystic Watch treadmill that the devs plan to put us on for future legendary pokemon. The entire idea and economy of it stinks and is already feeling like the devs are totally just gonna start selling them for RP sooner or later next. It is another item I need, another thing to cross off on my endless list of stuff I gotta farm. Elemental orbs, nature herbs, Alpha dex, OT shinies, money, leppa berries, poke balls, and now Mystic Watches just to be able to use a pokemon for a limited amount of time? -____-

 

The option to have it permanent and ban it literally anywhere they want is always there. We have a million Zapdos and Shaymins running around why are the devs STILL gatekeeping us?

 

I don't even get what people are concerned about. OH ITS TOO GOOD FOR GYM RERUNS, ban it for gyms...OH ITS TOO GOOD FOR PVP, it is an Uber you will not be pvping it ever, OH ITS TOO GOOD FOR RAIDS, ban it for the raids then. OH I DONT WANNA SEE DARKRAIS EVERYWHERE, brother, there are legendary dogs and birdos around everywhere already some are even shiny!

 

What do you think happens when I go try to get my friends to play this game and they hear u can only rent legendary pokemon for an hour a week? That the devs only update the game for the holidays once a year? That they have an RP shop and profit from it all year long but reserve all new content to the holiday season? They think I am pitching some shitty Gacha game to them!

 

We are being farmed, no one complains. The devs do not communicate, no one complains. We ask for a simple change to something we dislike....the Devs come and delete the threads and dismiss any form of critique and the all the old heads/youtubers appear to defend and glaze them. It is absolute cinema.

 

People would defend literally anything they do (especially the older more invested players) and by all means everyone is entitled to an opinion but don't sit there eating shit and telling the rest of us it is chocolate.

[suigin]

Lads are bargaining pretty hard just so they can use Darkrai against Bugcatcher Steve

[MrAuraelius]

33 minutes ago, Sirbagsalot said:

I despise the whole summoning system full stop. It doesn't feel right and nothing similar has ever been in the official games. I enjoyed every bit of this event, the raids, the rush, collecting swarms, I even like doing the whisps. I have 0 complaints about the event itself.

 

I do not like this Mystic Watch treadmill that the devs plan to put us on for future legendary pokemon. The entire idea and economy of it stinks and is already feeling like the devs are totally just gonna start selling them for RP sooner or later next. It is another item I need, another thing to cross off on my endless list of stuff I gotta farm. Elemental orbs, nature herbs, Alpha dex, OT shinies, money, leppa berries, poke balls, and now Mystic Watches just to be able to use a pokemon for a limited amount of time? -____-

 

The option to have it permanent and ban it literally anywhere they want is always there. We have a million Zapdos and Shaymins running around why are the devs STILL gatekeeping us?

 

I don't even get what people are concerned about. OH ITS TOO GOOD FOR GYM RERUNS, ban it for gyms...OH ITS TOO GOOD FOR PVP, it is an Uber you will not be pvping it ever, OH ITS TOO GOOD FOR RAIDS, ban it for the raids then. OH I DONT WANNA SEE DARKRAIS EVERYWHERE, brother, there are legendary dogs and birdos around everywhere already some are even shiny!

 

What do you think happens when I go try to get my friends to play this game and they hear u can only rent legendary pokemon for an hour a week? That the devs only update the game for the holidays once a year? That they have an RP shop and profit from it all year long but reserve all new content to the holiday season? They think I am pitching some shitty Gacha game to them!

 

We are being farmed, no one complains. The devs do not communicate, no one complains. We ask for a simple change to something we dislike....the Devs come and delete the threads and dismiss any form of critique and the all the old heads/youtubers appear to defend and glaze them. It is absolute cinema.

 

People would defend literally anything they do (especially the older more invested players) and by all means everyone is entitled to an opinion but don't sit there eating shit and telling the rest of us it is chocolate.

I Completely agree with you. This just feels like a joke or us being "teased" in some way... Also, I don't really agree with this "wait until you'll see" mindset, it's just frustrating and gives less satisfaction playing the game. A game that still gets updated only a few times every year. And I don't really think they lack the resources or budget to update it. Like the wishing stones, so maybe in 5-10 years, we will use them for something? Who knows if I'm still going to play the game next year! I get the "mystery" but at this point is just a joke IMHO. Also, I would find it ridiculous if this thread, where we are politely discussing this, gets closed without any reason or notice just because someone can't handle our opinion. I just hope this doesn't happen

36 minutes ago, suigin said:

Lads are bargaining pretty hard just so they can use Darkrai against Bugcatcher Steve

That's not the point of the thread, but this made me laugh lol