Topic: The Pokemon Generation III Appreciation Thread

[Mirby]

That's what I was gonna say! I also like Gen 3 because Team Aqua and Magma actually accomplish their goals, unlike Rocket, and see the folly of their actions...

[Archer]

People always complain about Plusle and Miniun being Pikachu clones, but never about Makuhita - a Pikachu that took too much steroids or something.

[Mirby]

lol that's hilarious!

[VixyNyan]

Oh speaking of Gen III...

[Sakura Leic]

Man Wallace looks a little scary in that picture, but then again I can't imagine Juan.

[Mirby]

Is that an old promo poster?
GB Gen3... lol

[Black Mage J]

Wow, how interesting.
Late in production I assume, though thats neat to know.

[Gaia]

Oh speaking of Gen III...

lol, I expected this to be one of the last GB/GBC games before it even came out, it looks well put together. 

[Solar]

What what?

I didn't say world or universe creation, just creation or the start/origins of things in general. Perhaps origins story would be the better term.

Well, that makes more sense >_>

[Dr. Wily II]

GenIII... Where should I start...
Personally, out of all the Pokemon games I've played, none can compare to the playtime on my Emerald.
Emerald's also the only one with the most complete PokeDex, plus all extra features such as Master Level at all contests, thus pictures in the Museum, as well as all the Frontier badges.

Also, Gardevoir.
TRAP GARDEVOIR EVER

Ok, but seriously, story-wise, as some as mentioned, had the villian team finally succeeding in what they set out to do (more so in Emerald), as well as the introduction of legendaries that had a direct impact in shaping the Pokemon world.
Personally, I'm biased to the 3rd Gen, due to the most number of favourite Pokemon in there.

[DarkWaltz]

I do like Generation 3, but then again I'm not really picky when it comes to Pokemon games. I guess I'm pretty easy to please with them.

Seriously though; Flygon. It's one of my favorite Pokemon ever. Next to Charmander and Moltres. 

And I have a soft spot for Groudon and Rayqauza too, and the gym leaders I enjoyed too. 

[Tickle Buffalo]

legendaries that are even MORE mediocre than regular Pokemon (save for Kyogre, whom is actually quite the statistical beast).

Uh. You somehow missed Groudon/Rayquaza/Lati@s/Deoxys? Because, y'know, they're kind of incredibly good. To the point of being banned. For being so good.

[Harruhy]

I disliked Generation III. That is all.
In before quoting of my post and rage

[Jericho]

Gen III is such a mixed bag of awesome and wtf level decisions. I'll break it down in a bit though, so if anyone's interested in my humble opinion, watch this post.

I'll say this much though, the Pokemon Special adaptation of this gen is hilarious and actually a fun little read.

[Akira]

I like this Gen for those 2 route themes , when I'm sad, I listen them

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crAYEScFaEc&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaNP4mWg7Vo&feature=related[/youtube]

[Solar]

I'll say this much though, the Pokemon Special adaptation of this gen is hilarious and actually a fun little read.

The ending with Ruby getting amnesia specifically of his love confession to Saphire made me rage though -___-

[Gotham Ranger]

So wait, if one game deals with Team Magma and the other deals with Team Aqua, does Emerald deal with both teams?

[Solar]

Yeah, IIRC both awaken their respective legendaries at then end and you have to go awaken Rayquaza to calm them both or something like that.

[Mirby]

And Groudon and Kyogre face off in Sootopolis... CUTSCENE... go to Rayquaza's oddly not-destroyed tower, talk to him with Wallace's help, go back to Sootopolis... CUTSCENE! It's pretty cool.

[Sapphire Knight]

Well, Gen 3 has probably one of the worst match-ups of legendaries. I mean, with generations 1 and 2, there was a definite balance to them. With Gen 3, there is no balance. Kyogre can steamroll Groudon no sweat. Still, Gen 3 does have my all-time favorite pokemon in it.

[Mirby]

If you think about what they represent, Groudon being the land and Kyogre the sea, it makes sense. After all, there is much more water than there is land, so it goes to figure that the Pokemon responsible for the oceans would steamroll the one responsible for the land. And then bring in Rayquaza, representing the endless skies, and he's the only one who can tame the other two. Plus, he's pretty awesome too!

[Sapphire Knight]

Though, I would expect a little balance, like the beast of the land probably being part grass so that it at least has a fair chance.

[Mirby]

But you have to factor in that Ground is literally the Earth type; grass and rock and stuff are merely extensions of that. As such, Ground is the most appropriate type for Groudon, seeing as there is ground everywhere on land, whereas grass and rocks aren't found everywhere on land. Kyogre has it easy being the representation of water; he only needs Water type.

[Solar]

Well, Groudon does have a chance, but odds are still in Kyogre's favor. If Kyogre switches in after Groudon, then Groudon can use Thunder (if it survives), and if Groudon enters after Kyogre he can use Solarbeam. Or he could just use Thunderpunch too >.>

[Sapphire Knight]

Hmm... Well, those are some good points... Let's change the subject back to appreciating Gen 3 and not debating about it's legendaries, shall we?

As previously mentioned, Gen 3 has my all time favorite pokemon in it. Absol.