Long time lurker, first time poster

[PokéBanq]

I love this community! So many incredibly good games can be found here. I started out downloading ROM hacks a couple years ago, and have since moved to RPGXP games on my PC (Asus ROG Ally), and I have yet to find another site with a selection of games like this. Also trust. The trust built up by this community goes a loooooooong way when deciding where to go look for a game.


I use the name PokeBanq (pronounced Po-key-Bank) for pretty much anything Pokémon related, so maybe we've traded or raided together in one of the cartridge games. I've been all in on Pokémon pretty much since the beginning. My first experience playing any of the games was all the way back in 1995 (yes, I realize I'm showing my age) when a school friend passed me a 3.5" floppy and said "Dude! You gotta check out this crazy game from Japan! It's only half translated, but it's really fun. You go around catching these animal or monster looking things". The rest is history. I got Pokémon Red for Christmas 1996, and that was that. I don't venture away from the core games, when playing cartridge games, although I am interested in fan-made projects that do.


I have tons of available time, and I love to talk Pokémon. I'm always on the hunt for fan games or ROM hacks that present the series in a new or unique way, and I have certainly found a few projects here that fall into that category. I absolutely love story driven games, and just finished the latest beta release of Pokémon Unbreakable Ties. I can't remember if it's 4.5.6 or 4.6.5, but holy smokes I can't wait til beta 5 hits (hopefully) later this year. I also just started playing Reborn for the first time and I'm really looking forward to this one. I know it kinda stands on its own and tends to be at the top of a lot of lists, so I wanted to give it at least one play through. I also have Rejuvenation, and have started a file, but I will likely hold off until I finish or reach late game in Reborn. Some other projects I have downloaded but may or may not have started yet are Pathways, Salt & Shadow, Rosen, Atlas, and Everlasting Orchard. I'm super stoked to start Everlasting Orchard, but also a bit intimidated because it seems very deep and very involved. So I might hold back for a time when I'm not super invested into another first time play through.



Whew. That went way longer than I meant. I don't get to talk Pokémon stuff very often, and when I do it all kinda just falls out. Can't help it, I love these games!



Edit: It seems I made an intro post over a year ago on the chit-chat thread. I completely forgot about that, so please forgive the erroneous title of this post >_<

 

[Fact Checking Gardevoir]

I love this community! So many incredibly good games can be found here. I started out downloading ROM hacks a couple years ago, and have since moved to RPGXP games on my PC (Asus ROG Ally), and I have yet to find another site with a selection of games like this. Also trust. The trust built up by this community goes a loooooooong way when deciding where to go look for a game.


I use the name PokeBanq (pronounced Po-key-Bank) for pretty much anything Pokémon related, so maybe we've traded or raided together in one of the cartridge games. I've been all in on Pokémon pretty much since the beginning. My first experience playing any of the games was all the way back in 1995 (yes, I realize I'm showing my age) when a school friend passed me a 3.5" floppy and said "Dude! You gotta check out this crazy game from Japan! It's only half translated, but it's really fun. You go around catching these animal or monster looking things". The rest is history. I got Pokémon Red for Christmas 1996, and that was that. I don't venture away from the core games, when playing cartridge games, although I am interested in fan-made projects that do.


I have tons of available time, and I love to talk Pokémon. I'm always on the hunt for fan games or ROM hacks that present the series in a new or unique way, and I have certainly found a few projects here that fall into that category. I absolutely love story driven games, and just finished the latest beta release of Pokémon Unbreakable Ties. I can't remember if it's 4.5.6 or 4.6.5, but holy smokes I can't wait til beta 5 hits (hopefully) later this year. I also just started playing Reborn for the first time and I'm really looking forward to this one. I know it kinda stands on its own and tends to be at the top of a lot of lists, so I wanted to give it at least one play through. I also have Rejuvenation, and have started a file, but I will likely hold off until I finish or reach late game in Reborn. Some other projects I have downloaded but may or may not have started yet are Pathways, Salt & Shadow, Rosen, Atlas, and Everlasting Orchard. I'm super stoked to start Everlasting Orchard, but also a bit intimidated because it seems very deep and very involved. So I might hold back for a time when I'm not super invested into another first time play through.



Whew. That went way longer than I meant. I don't get to talk Pokémon stuff very often, and when I do it all kinda just falls out. Can't help it, I love these games!



Edit: It seems I made an intro post over a year ago on the chit-chat thread. I completely forgot about that, so please forgive the erroneous title of this post >_<

Hello Pokébanq, and welcome again to the forums!
It is alright, we can count that as a return post! ^^
There are great ROM hacks and fan games to be found here indeed.
I see you are among the first generation players, like me! I started with Red too. Which starter did you pick ? I picked Charizard, number 1 top favourite Pokémon ever since!
I played Reborn too, top hard battles and hairpulling puzzles, but nice story! When you get to the castle, you might see which character in this game inspired me! ^^
This fan game's developers also are making another game, Desolation, also great so far (already a good dozen of hours of playing!). You might like it too! On other nice fan games I can suggest, there is Solar Light - Lunar Dark, Zeta / Omicron and Insurgence (personal top favourite!).

 

[ReKoil]

Hello!

Which of the official Pokemon games is your favorite ? Have you played any spinoff games such as for example (New) Snap or PMD or have you only played the main series games?

What's your favorite Rom Hack or fan game ?

 

[Alex_Among_Foxes]

Hello there and welcome (officially? again? eh, welcom all the same lol) to the PC!

Sorry to say I'm not really into ROM hacks, but it's cool you've played so many you enjoyed!

Which of the main series games is your current favorite?

 

[The Other Voyager]

I love this community! So many incredibly good games can be found here. I started out downloading ROM hacks a couple years ago, and have since moved to RPGXP games on my PC (Asus ROG Ally), and I have yet to find another site with a selection of games like this. Also trust. The trust built up by this community goes a loooooooong way when deciding where to go look for a game.


I use the name PokeBanq (pronounced Po-key-Bank) for pretty much anything Pokémon related, so maybe we've traded or raided together in one of the cartridge games. I've been all in on Pokémon pretty much since the beginning. My first experience playing any of the games was all the way back in 1995 (yes, I realize I'm showing my age) when a school friend passed me a 3.5" floppy and said "Dude! You gotta check out this crazy game from Japan! It's only half translated, but it's really fun. You go around catching these animal or monster looking things". The rest is history. I got Pokémon Red for Christmas 1996, and that was that. I don't venture away from the core games, when playing cartridge games, although I am interested in fan-made projects that do.


I have tons of available time, and I love to talk Pokémon. I'm always on the hunt for fan games or ROM hacks that present the series in a new or unique way, and I have certainly found a few projects here that fall into that category. I absolutely love story driven games, and just finished the latest beta release of Pokémon Unbreakable Ties. I can't remember if it's 4.5.6 or 4.6.5, but holy smokes I can't wait til beta 5 hits (hopefully) later this year. I also just started playing Reborn for the first time and I'm really looking forward to this one. I know it kinda stands on its own and tends to be at the top of a lot of lists, so I wanted to give it at least one play through. I also have Rejuvenation, and have started a file, but I will likely hold off until I finish or reach late game in Reborn. Some other projects I have downloaded but may or may not have started yet are Pathways, Salt & Shadow, Rosen, Atlas, and Everlasting Orchard. I'm super stoked to start Everlasting Orchard, but also a bit intimidated because it seems very deep and very involved. So I might hold back for a time when I'm not super invested into another first time play through.



Whew. That went way longer than I meant. I don't get to talk Pokémon stuff very often, and when I do it all kinda just falls out. Can't help it, I love these games!



Edit: It seems I made an intro post over a year ago on the chit-chat thread. I completely forgot about that, so please forgive the erroneous title of this post >_<

Hiya, PokeBanq!
Well, it's great to meet you!
I must say that I was also a lurker before I finally registered my account and became a new user of this large and active Pokémon community. Now, my goal is to explore every corner of this place and see everything I can.
And that's an amazing story, the one you just told. You're one of the first people to witness and play the Pokémon games, then. This is something very incredible!
The reason you chose your username is pretty cool and well thought out too. And yes, there are a lot of cool games out here, and ROM Hacks are always fun to play! Have you played Pokémon Gaia Version once? If not, I highly recommend it!
Like you, I also LOVE Pokémon and I don't have enough words to describe it as well as I would like.
I hope you have a great day.

 

[PokéBanq]

Have you played Pokémon Gaia Version

No, but it's on the list. I stumbled upon PokeWilds recently, and hooo-boy, talk about a time sink. I could probably play this one forever and be happy. I mean, probably not, but still. It's really just one of those games that grabs my attention and doesn't let go. Hopefully I can stay busy with it for the next few months, waiting on the next console game to release.

I also may or may not have started messing around with Infinite Fusion. Mostly for laughs, but the longer I goof around in that game the more I miss that "classic" experience, and it's making me want to find something more traditional to play, which usually means downloading something new to me. Maybe this time it'll be Gaia! I keep looking at it and reading the description page over and over. I think I've avoided it thus far because of wanting something that steps away from the tried and true "Catch, raise, gyms, champion" formula. I also wanted a break from story driven games. Don't get me wrong, I love a good plot. Heck, I even love a bad plot if it's an original idea!