Shiny Pokémon have completely become watered down. I come from a time where only the mere lucky or dedicated had something so cool & rare. I remember back when Gold & Silver came out, a few friends thought shiny Pokémon were a myth aside from the Gyarados. My cousin actually introduced me to them being a possibility & there are many early-on shiny fail stories due to thinking the game was messed up, etc.
It’s a very common mindset these days for people to expect. I’ve witnessed multiple times, people saying “I must have clicked on 100 Pokémon that day & only found 1 (or none)” as if they deserve more. It’s a weak mentality to have, & I kind of wished the Pokémon franchise hadn’t catered to people like that. This is coming from somebody who, still in 2020, actively shiny hunts in HeartGold.
Of course, the new masses will lean towards the option that works best that might benefit them in achieving something which they believe is a rare trophy, but realistically isn’t.
The fact that this is even an article already speaks volumes that they’re obviously too common now.
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Re: Talking Point: Are Shiny Pokémon Too Common These Days?
Shiny Pokémon have completely become watered down.
I come from a time where only the mere lucky or dedicated had something so cool & rare. I remember back when Gold & Silver came out, a few friends thought shiny Pokémon were a myth aside from the Gyarados. My cousin actually introduced me to them being a possibility & there are many early-on shiny fail stories due to thinking the game was messed up, etc.
It’s a very common mindset these days for people to expect. I’ve witnessed multiple times, people saying “I must have clicked on 100 Pokémon that day & only found 1 (or none)” as if they deserve more. It’s a weak mentality to have, & I kind of wished the Pokémon franchise hadn’t catered to people like that. This is coming from somebody who, still in 2020, actively shiny hunts in HeartGold.
Of course, the new masses will lean towards the option that works best that might benefit them in achieving something which they believe is a rare trophy, but realistically isn’t.
The fact that this is even an article already speaks volumes that they’re obviously too common now.