The New Normal – 13-8 – Interlude – Pokenet Reactions
[THE REGIONAL UNION COMES INTO FORCE! THE BEGINNING OF AN ERA OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION?!] by The Indigo Post
[Pictures of the signing ceremony] [Pictures of Lance's speech]
Today follows another momentous announcement from the ever-active Indigo League, where they have just announced the joint creation of the Regional Union in collaboration with the Hoenn and Sinnoh Leagues.
The Regional Union can be seen as the culmination of the many efforts of all three Leagues to create and strengthen the bonds of friendship between each other and ensure that such bonds will continue to hold strong into the future.
More notably, the new headquarters for the Regional Union has already been built at the previously overlooked Sevii Islands, which marks a tremendous development and opportunity for the once sleepy islands. This writer firmly believes that we're about to see a resurgence in the Sevii Islands, and believe that they will soon become the tourist hotspot that they were always meant to be.
For those who missed the announcement, the Regional Union is…(Click here to continue reading)
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LoveIsEterna
Genuinely thought that the Regional Union would be based in Sinnoh, since there were rumours about that this being Cynthia's brainchild, but I guess geographically it makes sense for it to be based in Indigo. It is the centre-point between all three regions, after all.
PianoLover
I'm glad that Sinnoh's getting more opportunities to stand on the wider stage. Not only that, but I've felt that the Regional Union is our way of paying back the kindness we've received. We've been welcomed very warmly into the international community, and having the Regional Union means that if we discover any further regions, it'll be much easier for us to welcome them in too.
TangelaThoughts
Yeah, not too surprised by this announcement. There were rumours flying about for some time that hinted towards something like this being created. I'm optimistic, and I appreciate the direction that this is taking the wider world, but I'll keep an ear out for any reasonable critics of this new system.
In the meanwhile, I was more surprised that the Sevii Islands were where they were placing their new headquarters. Never expected that!
ILoveGoldenRod
Honestly, just ignoring the Regional Union for a second, but I'm so happy that the Sevii Islands are finally getting some love. There was never really much reason to go there, and that was always disappointing for me. However, I hope that will change soon! Can't wait to see how the Sevii Islands will develop.
KantoRepresent
Truthfully, I have also overlooked the Sevii Islands, but now that it's been brought up – I believe that this is a wonderful opportunity for us to mimic the wonders of Hoenn. Let it not be said that Kanto will be upstaged by a foreign region. The Sevii Islands prove that you can stay local if you're looking for wonderful beaches!
NotTooMuchWater
Yeah… no. Not trying to disparage the Sevii Islands here, but I've actually been there. Yes, the view is nice, but there's just nothing there at the moment aside from far too much water. Hoenn has pretty sights AND a lot of amenities that make the whole experience just better. Sorry but not sorry.
Still, I agree that I look forward to seeing how the Islands develop.
[The 8 Badge Indigo Gym Circuit Experience – my thoughts as an experienced trainer] by Wandering Trainer
Hello all. For those who don't know me or my blog, I'm an 8 Badge trainer from Hoenn who has decided to wander the world and collect all the badges. As a trainer who has managed to reach the Finals of the Hoenn Conference (Top 32), I feel confident in saying that I have the experience to provide a pretty accurate account of the strength of the Gyms at the 8th badge level.
As the Indigo Circuit has only just started, I've not had the time to fight through all 16 Badges yet for this new Circuit. However, I did choose to prioritise the newer Gyms to see if they can hold a candle to the Gyms in Hoenn, and I can say right now that there was nothing disappointing about them.
Starting off with Brock, because I was there at Pewter when we had those show matches with the Indigo Elite Four (amazing battles by the way. Really inspiring and informative), I can safely say that his performance against Lance was no fluke. Despite his young age, his battling prowess lives up to the exacting standards demanded of Gym Leaders, and his surprising mastery of Dark Type moves makes him a much more formidable opponent than you would first expect.
If you compared him to someone like Roxanne, Roxanne is a much more typical Rock specialist – with powerful attacks and incredible defences. While Brock certainly has that (though perhaps a little less; understandable as he is a newer trainer and has less time training with his team), he also has another layer of deceit and trickery that you have to look out for or you will end up losing a Pokémon just as I did. He likes to sneak in the occasional Taunt and Sand Attack to really mess with your Pokémon before striking with a powerful attack. You don't really expect Taunts or status moves to come from a Rock Gym Leader, but he does employ them with a surprising level of ruthlessness. This must be the training that he has undergone with Karen coming into play.
Then you have Will. Honestly, he was as powerful as you would expect him to be from a former Elite Four member. I have yet to compare his prowess to the Saffron Gym, but for those of you familiar with Tate and Liza, I can easily say that he is the far more formidable threat. He plays both the parts of your controlling puppet master, AND brute force Special Attacker. Don't get too caught up with his supporting moves, because you will eat a Psychic to the face if you're caught off-guard – and your Pokémon might not get up from that. Furthermore, his move pool is extremely varied, and his Pokémon are annoying evasive (especially when they start Teleporting around). Koga might have taken him down, but you and I are not Koga.
I am not ashamed to admit that I did not beat Will on my first attempt. It actually took me three tries for me to figure him out, and I know this isn't even him at his full potential! Bring Dark types if you can, but don't expect them to carry the fight for you. He is more than capable of playing around them.
Currently, I am on the waiting list to challenge the newest Lavender Gym, but I've spoken to a few that already have. From what I've gathered, the Gym might look bare bones, but their Gym Leader lives up to the title of Ghost specialist. It's very fitting that, as the 7th Gym, she possesses a team and strategy that is so unlike the rest of the circuit. Teams reliant on pure brute force will find it very difficult to utilise their strengths when battling against Dorothy. From what I've seen online with Fantina, she fights rather similarly, though her Ghosts are more unique and varied than her Sinnoh counterpart.
I'm just thanking my lucky stars that it wasn't Agatha that we got as a Gym Leader.
Comments
TangelaThoughts
Great writeup! Unfortunately, my day job precedes me from becoming a trainer once again, but I appreciate the analysis nonetheless. I think everyone was surprised with Brock's battle against Lance, and even more that he actually managed to take down a Dragonite! That kid is certainly going places!
The Pewter Gym really has come so far since that whole debacle with Flint! I'm glad for that!
KantoRepresent
Always happy to see the next generation of Gym Leaders living up to the pride of Kanto. I felt that it was a shame for Agatha to not take up her duties as a Gym Leader – I'm sure she has a few more years of service left in her.
GodBidoof
Looking forward to seeing your opinions when you visit us in Sinnoh. Love to know your thoughts about how our Gym Leaders compare to the rest of the world's.
Actually, who do you think is the strongest Gym Leader from all three regions?
PianoLover
Probably biased, but if you don't count Gym Leaders that were formerly Elite Four/Champion, then Volkner has my vote. Despite never holding the position, he's firmly of Elite Four strength. Everyone knows this.
GroundedForLife
Nah, Giovanni is stronger. He has the experience. He could easily make it into the Elite Four if he wanted to as well.
WiggleThatTuff
Honestly just waiting for a Fairy specialist to pop up! But besides that, I'm looking forward to seeing how strong the younger generation of Gym Leaders become. In Indigo, we have Brock, the Waterflower siblings, Janine, and there were also rumours that Sabrina might be taking up her position soon. They're all very talented in their own ways, and I can't wait to see how strong they'd become.
[TERRORISTS STRIKE AT THE THREE LAKES! EXPLOSIONS HEARD! MANY WOUNDED!] By Sinnoh News
[Pictures of the aftermath of the attack at Lake Valor. The sheer destruction caused by the bombs can be seen as craters littered the once beautiful Lakes.]
Today is a day of unprecedented tragedy, as a group of crazed terrorists have struck at all three Lakes, devastating the surrounding environment with their ruthless bombing streak. However, their attempt did not go unpunished, and the Sinnoh League were quick to swoop in and arrest many at the scene after a very chaotic and destructive battle.
[Pictures of their arrest]
We have yet to receive any further information from the Sinnoh League regarding the purpose of this attack, but Champion Cynthia had this to say at her recent press conference:
"The public of Sinnoh will have my full guarantee that we will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of these terrorists, and I have already authorised the use of psychic interrogations to ensure that every drop of information will be collected from them. From our preliminary findings, we confirm that these horrendous and despicable actions were performed by none other than the escaped remnants of the old Galactic Company, who have betrayed everything that they have once stood for in their insane pursuit of power. As such, we will now dub these bands of terrorists to be known as 'Team Galactic'."
"Though some may disagree with this decision, as Champion of Sinnoh responsible for the well-being and safety of our citizens, it is my duty to call and request for assistance to ensure that this threat is contained and dealt with as effectively as possible so that our people may remain safe and sound. Therefore, I now ask my counterparts from Indigo and Hoenn to send their best and brightest so that we may combat the threat together."
"Rest assured, Team Galactic may have decided to pick a fight with us, but if there is one thing that I can promise you – the Sinnoh League will never lose."
Very striking words from our Champion. Let us know your thoughts about this, and we sincerely hope that none of you were injured or harmed in Team Galactic's attacks.
Comments
FlyingHigh
My sincerest condolences to everything that's happening in Sinnoh. I never expected them to attack with such… evil.
All those innocent Pokémon lost… just like that. Absolutely soul-crushing.
RuinsManiac
I'm horrified by what I just read. How dare these terrorists defile a cultural site like that? All those poor Pokémon! I'm fuming with righteous anger right now, and I'm so glad many of them were brought to justice.
If Cyrus really turns out to be the leader of these terrorists, then I beg Arceus that we punish him for all that he has done.
GodBidoof
…I can't believe that Galactic Company would betray everyone like that. How could such evil become one of the largest businesses in Sinnoh? What kind of monster is Cyrus for him to fall to such methods? Disgusting.
LoveIsEterna
I cannot believe that we used to see the Galactic Company's branch office in Eterna with such respect. I'm so glad that it was taken down, but after reading this I went to that place just to spit on the ground that it used to stand on.
Cyrus, I hope you're reading this, because you deserve to rot.
FlamingAfro (Verified POG)
I will use this opportunity to echo Champion Cynthia's words. Team Galactic have decided to enact their wanton destruction on our beautiful region, but they will not get away with their malicious actions.
Alongside Gym Leader Volkner and many brave Jennys, we have managed to personally fight against and capture many of the leaders of Team Galactic. Rest assured that the rest will soon follow. The Sinnoh League will fight back.
A.N. I felt that there needed to be a Pokenet Chapter after the double action chapters that we just had. I hope you liked the little public insight to the events going on and the slightly longer Interlude. Hope you enjoyed!
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