MITSUHIDE_THE_VAGRANT'S PROFILE

This is definitely a touchy subject with me...

Let me just say that I do in fact like both genres. I don't care about the usual aesthetic tropes of each genre: the graphics, the character design, the plot and story...I can like the characters and plot of "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" and "Final Fantasy 7" equally, as long as they've been well-made and executed.

However, I will have to say I'm more in favor of JRPG's. Why? Because of their gameplay mechanics. More specifically, I guess I should say classic JRPG's, as they become more western in terms of their gameplay in recent years.

In other words, yes...sorry, WRPG fans, but I like the calm, laid back feel of turn-based combat--or any combat that doesn't make me react immediately or make me think on my feet. I have almost never enjoyed any combat systems that don't allow me to stop and think about my actions without fear of being attacked as much as classic turn-based combat. And, no, pausing the game doesn't count...I'm talking about being able halt and think about my strategies while still being considering in a hostile situation.

This is why I know I'd get killed very quickly in a real-life dangerous situation. My brain stutters and may even shut off temporarily when I'm in shock or in a stressful situation. This carries over into video games as well: if the game is to difficult or too chaotic in the beginning, I just can't play it well. Turn-based combat remedies this by allowing me an infinite amount of time to get used to combat and the mechanics of it.

author=Nightowl
It's just that I find real-time battle more exciting than just mashing through menus and waiting for some random hero to get another turn.

Alas, clearly I'm in the minority, or there would be a a lot more games like this nowadays if people liked these same mechanics.

I'm not saying I hate real-time combat, I like previously stated, it's just I'm not a quick thinker and real-time combat becomes frustrating for me very easily. And being frustrated is not enjoyable.

author=coolrayblue
this game look absolutely amazing

seconded.

author=Little Wing Guy
I'm probably wrong, but I don't think there's actually going to be a full 6th generation. I remember reading somewhere that Nintendo were going to be focusing on integrating and destroying the separation between generations in future games (with the exception of starters and legendaries). Might not be true, just something I heard.

You mean like reducing the number of pokemon available in game from previous generations? Or like...just outright killing previous generations off, like saying, "we will no longer be using or promoting pokemon from generation 1."

Either way, I wouldn't be too surprised. The trailer for X and Y showed pokemon from older generations only, other than the two legendaries and the starters. I know it's because they probably don't want to show any of the other new pokemon yet, but it could be taken as a hint.

author=Zeuzio
Welp...I guess I might have to go with the fire starter this time. Usually I go with grass but that one just looks...derpy. :x

I honestly find the fire-starter (at least the first form) is the coolest looking one this time around. However, I always pick the water starter--it's my tradition. lol.

That tradition was temporarily broken in the 4th generation. I really don't like Piplup/Empoleon. I actually don't like ANY of the Diamond/Pearl starters...

...in fact, I think the 4th generation was the most forgettable generation. I really didn't like it all that much.

I think I might check this out.

Looks a little too hi-res, but it looks awesome, nonetheless.