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Previous: >>58094534

Next up in the Likonime is Uruto getting robbed after going off on his own from a fight with Roy.

Largely covered the potential TQs for this friday so I'll change it up a bit:
>Is Amethio gonna recruit members away from Spinel?
>Any ideas what Anne's next addition will be like?
>Is Liko gonna send Pagogo after Spinel?

Believe in DotLiko.

>>58102978
>Is Amethio gonna recruit members away from Spinel?
Would be poetic.

>>58102978
>Any ideas what Anne's next addition will be like?
Scizor

>>58102978
>Is Amethio gonna recruit members away from Spinel?
That would be the cherry on top of Amethio taking it all back.

>>58102978
>Any ideas what Anne's next addition will be like?
Sneasel

https://x.com/h_in_ryo2639/status/1954623134818304243/photo/1

>>58102959 (OP)
Imagine Orla and Mollie in these swimsuits.

>>58102988
>>58103003
I would go for Klafw

>>58103022
Ok.

>>58102983
Ask me that another day.

>>58101300
>Maria is haunting Amethio as a ghost, literally.
Thats in her job description when she gave birth to him.

>>58102959 (OP)
feet...

>>58102959 (OP)
uh... when did liko's likos get so much bigger?

>Calls the cops on Liko

>>58103063

>>58103022
I did. Looks ok.
>>58102978
>Is Liko gonna send Pagogo after Spinel?
Spinel effectively has committed grave robbery so I would shocked if it's not the case.

>>58103022
Someone has to draw them in those swimsuits

>>58103078
Is it really that if Lucius's remains weren't found?

>>58102998
He will make Spinel overdose on the Rakurium.

>>58103234
Cute

>>58102978
>Is Amethio gonna recruit members away from Spinel?
If it's something he can pull off then yeah.
>Is Liko gonna send Pagogo after Spinel?
It's formfitting for Pagogo to bury the past alongside Spinel.

>>58102978
>Hopefully
>Scizor
>Liko will push Spinel over

>>58103009
Roy's kinda amazing.

>>58103022
Did what you asked, now what?

>>58102959 (OP)
>Diana Comes Back!
She will bully Uruto into getting the room.

>>58103071
Can it, Dickbird.

>>58103069
Dot had every right to do it.

>>58102984
In that is the same manner that Spinel took over?

>>58102990
Right gives out thorough examinations behind closed stools.

>>58101548
>But having a Pokemon that embodies past regrets is kinda on the nose though.
It will burn ten times harder when Spinel drops a few redpills.

>>58102983
No thanks.

Cute image though

>>58103234
What's the TL?

>>58103025
Klafw seems kinda weird though.

When is the next CD of the Likonime soundtrack gonna come out? I want that Area Zero remix.

Ludlow overextending himself to help Amethio was really cute. The episode was kinda low budget, but it was still a really nice one.

What did you guys think of Gholdengo in this ep? I know a lot of people on /vp/ really hate it.

>>58103433
Something
>liko says to charcadet you look like roy
>the fire on your head looks like Roy's bangs
>you even have the same color scheme
>roy was also a cutie a year back.
>you're gonna evolve into someone that always thinks of his friends and help them out.
>someone cool like the current Ro.....
>he was there the entire time
Otome slop.

>>58103499
Gholdengo is design-wise fine. It's just the behavior shift is really offputting across evolutions.

>>58103519
>https://nyaa.si/view/2003821
Cute.

>>58103499
>What did you guys think of Gholdengo in this ep?
It was a bro. But as the other anon said, not a big fan of the concept how it's suddenly friendly. A second stage that is more on the diverse scale would've make it a complete arc across the evolutions.

>>58103519
Cute.

>>58103499
It gave Dot a reason to help out Gimmighoul so it's cool in my books

>>58103547
>>58103552
Why do you think it's a personality shift? Gimmighoul wants to collect the coins so badly because it wants to be a Gholdengo. They want to make friends with humans, so they need the coins to evolve and become more human-like.

>>58103569
Gimmighoul across multiple medias come across as selfish despite the listing of it wanting to become human-like. Look at the fine-printing:
You and potentially hundred of others get mind-controlled into collecting the coins, regardless of what might happen to you. And all of the sudden when it evolves it suddenly is the total bro. While I don't have a problem with that last part it's the requirement that is off-putting. If it was more like the fairy tale of the golden goose in it's presentation (You're a dick and you get punished for being a dick, you're kind and the kindness gets returned which is more so on-brand for Pokemon) then it would be better.

As an hypothetical example for SV, you run into an roaming Gimmighoul racing at you and you are presented with an option if you have Gimmighoul coins in your inventory:
>Give Gimmighoul coins to it?
If you say no, you black-out and the coins are gone, no return.
If you say yes, you either get an low-tier item of the sorts or text that reads something like: "I should give away more of them" and in the background a flag is created keeping track of the coins that were given away. Once youreach a thousand coins or about to reach it when the Gimmighoul runs at you, it asks you to follow it to a secluded spot. Answering "not now" will just place a marker on the map if you change your mind and want to check it out. When you get there, you witness it evolving and you get the Gholdengo. Maybe throw in a otherwise unlearnable move from a movepool that comes from doing it that way instead of catching it and assembling the coins in your inventory.

>>58103484
Soon.

>>58103588
NTA. While I disagree with the take on the Gimmighoul, the example is a cool concept if slightly adjusted.

>>58103499
>What did you guys think of Gholdengo in this ep? I know a lot of people on /vp/ really hate it.
Hate Gholdengo in the episode or Goldengo itself?
Eatherway, I think its fine.

>>58103598
>Don't reupload
Iono would be disappointed in you, anon.

>>OS-JN filler guide
Lmao, I was just about to ask if something like this existed. This seems very comprehensive, thanks!
I'd kinda gotten back into the original series, hadn't watched Pokemon since I was in middle school but I really like how earnest the early show is. It's very sweet. But yeah, I'd imagined there was a lot that was skippable if I wanted to see the whole thing.

>>58103602
Gholdengo itself. Look at "most hated Pokémon per type" threads, it's one of the most listed mons

>>58103624
Is this a 4chan thing, because like, I don't know how to tell you this but people love that thing. I've even seen a ton of seething on twitter that dot caught it and not roy because of the mons popularity.

Gholdengo is an incredibly popular pokemon and you could figure this out via a the greater internet without any difficulty.

>>58103631
Yeah it's probably a 4chan thing. It's viscerally hated here, I couldn't really tell you why cause I think it's alright.
https://arch.b4k.dev/vp/thread/58065449/#58068767

>>58103631
>>58103624
I think it's more about the design overall.
Pokemon has slowly evolved a cashgrabbing stigma with Gamefreak cutting down the amount of usable Pokemon per game with reasons that got debunked even before Swsh's release date and them branching out to the mobile market.

The 1000th Pokemon being one that is reaping the rewards of the coins that others gave it can come across as a slap to the face.

>>58103631
just as how pokemon fans don't play other JRPGs, so do /vp/ posters not observe the wider internet. pokemon fans are extremely autistic and insular and that's without 4chan autism on top

>>58103652
I think most people just think it looks ugly and/or ridiculous. There's a lot of associations with the cheese string man or whatever.

>>58103658
The design being perceived as that is justified but the innuendo that can be read into it just increases the issue.

>>58103065
Pure thoughts, anon.

>>58103065
i dont think it would happen but it would be based if roy started to notice Liko's femininity

Amethio bros, we are eating good, and finally so does he...

>>58103649
How is that ugly monkey from the first SV DLC only at 3?

>>58103598
Cute and canon.

>>58103702
I don't know if this is a pun for the latest episode or not.

>>58103624
I wouldn't trust them if they're not accompanied with a few lines reasoning the choice. It would give them more validity.

>>58103729
It is! I'm just glad he finally got some nice food in him :)

>>58103759
I linked the thread earlier, you can read some opinions there. >>58103649

>>58103789
Alright.

>>58103022
Instructions unclear I imagined Ult fucking Alex while Liko watches

>>58103821
Liko is NOT a freak.

>>58103719
Because it has a design that makes sense.

>>58103484
I would say in a few months.

Last episode made me feel a strong urge to feed Amethio...

>>58103883
Stop it Anne.

What's that?

candy apples

Let have a thought experiment.

If Horizons were a monster-tamer anime about a girl traveling to find ancient ruins to meet her 100-year-old ancestor while pursued by an evil organization, and Pokémon 2023 followed the same formula of Ash traveling Paldea on Miraidon/Koraidon's back with Arven and Juliana, which would you watch?

Of course, I know you'd all pick Pokémon. Even if I told you about Horizons, you'd claim it's a generic Pokémon rip-off with a boring story and characters, like other Pokémon clone anime that hardly anyone watches..

>>58103977
They had a really bad habit of introducing new Pokémon in extremely minor ways like this. It's got better, but still.

>>58103986
They had the window, they went with it.
If you show me a candy apple right next to a Apple Pokemon, of course I am gonna burn it.

>>58103873
A concrete month would be nice.

>>58103373
He drove the car that killed Maria?

>>58103588
>in the background a flag is created keeping track of the coins that were given away.
That's the exact sense line of code that can be applied and expanded upon for introducing level scaling.

Fuck it, they actually have that line of code in the Teal Mask DLC with minor adjustments to scripted battles. There is no excuse for it to not be introduced into the base game.

>>58103588
I do not know if I should feel insulted by the fact that a Likonimefag of all posters on /vp/ has a better understanding of game designs or the fact that Gamefreak can't be bothered to reuse the base line of their own work to such an extent.

>>58103750
Why is Liko looking at him like that?

>>58104035
She thinks Roy is kinda amazing. Something she thought back in the first arc.

Genwun grandpa here, what are the best series/seasons out of all pokemon shows? I don't really like the newer games but I still want to see all the new designs

>>58104045
Refer to the guide in the OP, next question.

>>58104034
This isn't the first time that this has happened in the general: https://arch.b4k.dev/vp/thread/57983405/#57986617
For whatever reason, anons who know their stuff and explain it in a feasible manner have came around overtime.

>>58104011
Well, that won't happen anytime soon.

>>58103883
Liko is a very lucky girl

https://x.com/Painter_Rin/status/1954858067520315726/photo/1

>>58103588
>>58104021
How come one line additions to numeric calculations aren't being added despite the groundwork of the base game allowing for them to happen? They had a system in XY (Even though it was only used for one fight) that reversed type effectiveness during the battles. Gamefreak KNOWS how to add exceptions code-wise to their system. But why won't they do it anymore?

>>58102978
Liko will invite Amethio eventually. She might do it faster if she knows how he is holding himself above water.

>>58104045
>what are the best series/seasons out of all pokemon shows?
DP series was objectively the best.

Still waiting for the Carbink addition to join Uruto's party.

>>58104050
Well damn. I am feeling more comfortable with that knowledge to post here more often.

Using IF statements is still lowkey hell though.

>>58104062
Money.

>>58104062
>Gamefreak KNOWS how to add exceptions code-wise to their system. But why won't they do it anymore?
As the one linked archive thread had the same question, I'll reiterate the point: It's money.

Why should a company put effort into improving their product when they print money regardless?

https://x.com/copituji/status/1954820361755009375

>>58104045
Os and dp.
I personally liked the battle frontier arc as well

>>58104102
So basically the gen 10 games are fucked?

>>58104009
>you show me a candy apple right next to a Apple Pokemon, of course I am gonna burn it.
Calm down Croc.

Gimmighoul will have no trouble letting Dot drown if it means getting a few more coins.

>>58104120
It might evolve in a clutch moment reflecting the latest episode, calling it now.

I hope Anne will hop on board atleast once. With how often she runs into Liko even when not in skewl it's a given to just invite her at one point or another.

Brat

>>58103652
>The 1000th Pokemon being one that is reaping the rewards of the coins that others gave it can come across as a slap to the face.
It is extremely scummy covered up by the friendliness at the final evolution to soften the blow.

>>58104139
Ok this is getting silly. Gholdengo at best might have an evolution that is the equivalent of hoarding money to buy something for the rush once.

>>58103249
>Liko will push Spinel over
Over to what?

>>58104149
Maybe being a one piece fan might be helping here because to me it's just a treasure chest pokemon and all the complaints about it seem like people trying to be upset about something.

You see the shit people in this thread are saying? Reaching hard enough to hurt themself.

>>58104199
I don't see the point of making it about posters rather than their arguments.

At best the gripe about how Gimmighoul evolves is justified. Gameplay-wise it can be tedious and from a concept perspective, it is questionable how a Pokemon can manipulate anyone into doing the job for it but that's it.

I am gonna use Dot as an example as she is the doing the thing in the Likonime that could've been a fleshed out point of focus in the game.

>>58104199
>>58104223
Dot collecting the coins out of her own volition rather than by the bidding of Gimmighoul is beneficial both ways.
>Dot has another reason to go out more often
>Gimmighoul doesn't need the coins/the evolution to realize that it can enjoy the company of humans.

Unfortunately "THAT IS A SYMBOL OF CORPORATE GREED AND A SLAP IN THE FACE TO THE PLAYERS YOU STUPID PIECE OF SHIT" doesn't fit in the top part so I kept the original text.

>>58104262
It's accurate enough.

>>58104391
Shoujo suge..

>>58104346
I still find her very erotic.

>>58104457
Iono…

>>58104457
Liko...

Don't cry, Liko. He's just going to fetch some milk.

>>58103883
A good wife like Liko will keep him well fed.

Will the Gen 10 anime series be named just "Pokémon"? It would make sense if OLM planned an indefinite series like Doraemon or Crayon Shin-chan, but not for Horizons. Even the JN series had a better premise but poor execution, as the Anipoke staff focused on Goh instead of giving Ash better companions like Brock, Dawn & Marine.

>>58104624
>Trusting Amethio to take care of food

>>58104635
That might honestly become a plot point some day.

>>58104089
And Golurk in Liko's. I love that giant.

>>58103588
>If you say yes, you either get an low-tier item of the sorts or text that reads something like: "I should give away more of them" and in the background a flag is created keeping track of the coins that were given away.
A counter somewhere in say the menu with the Pokedex and such would be helpful, you go there to check in for dex rewards anyway.
>Once youreach a thousand coins or about to reach it when the Gimmighoul runs at you, it asks you to follow it to a secluded spot. Answering "not now" will just place a marker on the map if you change your mind and want to check it out.
B- for allowing the player to make their own choice but it gets jarring if its forgotten.

Liko's grandma being cool with stealing will always be the weirdest part about this series.

>>58104232
>Gimmighoul doesn't need the coins/the evolution to realize that it can enjoy the company of humans.
Honestly liking this part. It will evolve of course but learning beforehand that it doesn't need to change itself to be appreciated is a good lesson because being something that isn't you to others isn't gonna make you happy.

>>58104223
Tedious? I wasted hours hopping around like a lunatic. The Memory leak has also caused the sound effects to not even start playing at one point.

Never forget that Gibeon would have heard EVERYTHING. Lucius' grunts. Rystal's moans.

>>58104694
No wonder he became so grumpy and frustrated
The horror, the hurt, the pain that came through the tiredness.

>>58104694
Nothing wrong with having a cheeky lil wank while you can hear your friends having sex.

>>58104132
Dot will also have her turn against Anne.

>>58102959 (OP)
>>58103063
>Molly's big meaty stompers

>>58104120
Good.

I know that many people agree with me but I really don't care about Dot anymore

>>58104665
>counter somewhere in say the menu with the Pokedex and such would be helpful, you go there to check in for dex rewards anyway.
Or map it to the main menu

>>58104262
Kek

>>58104665
The last part can be remedied by reminding the player everytime they come across some Gimmighoul coins.

>>58103588
You say that as if the proper coding will take place for the next game.

>>58104849
Yeah, it makes sense.

>>58103588
>Maybe throw in a otherwise unlearnable move from a movepool that comes from doing it that way instead of catching it and assembling the coins in your inventory.
Adjust it to a TM move that it can learn but isn't easily obtainable

Loving Dot the clumsy hikki.

>>58102978
Q1.some of them might bound to hear him out at least.
Q2.A Weavlie or Gallede, she seems to be having a sword and claw slashing them going on with her pokemon team.
Q3.Imagine if we et scene simiallr to X and Y where Bonnie commands Zygarde to kill Lysander but with Liko telling Pagogo to off spinel.

Friede should have stayed dead. What a cop-out.

>>58104896
>T.

>>58104888
Liko approves.

>>58104914
As funny as this artwork is, i don't think they're gonna do this. Friede's coming back and his Mega-Charizard X too.

>>58104933
Friede is on a lease. Just don't notice the pink mist around him.

IMAGINE THE SMELL

My problem with most of the catches is they don't give the characters a lot of chances to bond with the Pokemon. Gimmighoul and Dot just came out of nowhere. It's previous appearances it was forcing everyone to collect coins, not just her.

>>58104262
I'm fine with gimmicks as long as they let the Pokemon learn some decent moves so you can at least use it it battle for a bit before meeting the requirements to evolve.
Gimmighoul has to rely on TMs. Applin is even worse.

Amethio is just bumming it and no one even bothered to offer him a new pair of clothes.

>>58104978
This is really only an issue with post timeskip catches.

>>58104977
How the fuck did he not die of pneumonia?

>>58105002
He's a strong boy.

>>58104874
>Weavlie or Gallede, she seems to be having a sword and claw slashing them going on with her pokemon team.
Overall it would be nice if it comes down to clashing blades.

>>58104995
He lived alone on a deserted island anon...
>>58105002
How the fuck did he not starve? My man said he never even cooked rice in his life and only ate roasted berries... He didn't know you need to wring out wet clothes. He would've been so fucking cooked if he didn't have Pokémon, pun not intended. It's really a miracle he's alive.

>>58105047
And despite that neither Conia, Zir nor Liko offered to bring him a change of clothes. They’re just letting him bum it in year old rags. Hell, he hasn’t even had a proper bath. You’d think that Liko would offer to let him stay on the Brave Asagi for a night and that they’d get him some new clothes to wear.

>>58105069
Seems like he was too worried to be found if he spends to much time with the others. He has other things to worry about, really.
It's ok, he's a big boy. Being a hobo builds character, or something like that...

>decide to try watching all the Pikachu shorts that I missed out on because they were hard to find or never subbed/dubbed
>they have some annoying ass narrator talking over the pokemon with patronizing baby voices

Pointless speculation but might as well... The demo for z-a at worlds this weekend seems to include a victreebel on your team. A green pokemon that's part poison type, and this episode features uruto hanging out with a poison type trainer.

>>58105278
It would be neat if it's the first sneak peeks of the new megas but it's Kantomons.

>>58105278
>Kalos game
>Only shows Pokemon from KANTOOO
For fucks sake.

WHY DID HE MAKE THAT SOUND??
CUTE, CUUUTE!!!

10/10 episode, I smiled the whole time :) Ludlow going beyond his limits to help and Amethio being confused by both caring silly grandpa antics and the concept of how to be a functioning human being was amazing

The beach stuff was great too, Dot going surfing for Quaxwell was really cute!

>>58105749
Cutemethio!!

>>58105936
"I'm used to eating alone" he says while his beloved Pokemon sit beside him.

I think DotLiko should become canon.

>>58106024
I think you should be shot out of a cannon.

>>58105022
>Overall it would be nice if it comes down to clashing blades.
More fuel for the people who ship her with Amethio.