Easy chat system

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The easy chat system is a method of inputting personal messages for passwords, interviews or Mail in the Generation III and Generation IV games.

In Generation III

The easy chat system was introduced in this generation. It allowed the game to process inputs that were more personal than the typical yes/no choices of Generations I and II.

Trendy phrase

In Dewford Hall, various NPCs will be discussing whatever is "trendy" around Hoenn. By telling them about a new two-word phrase, they might start discussing that new trendy phrase instead. This phrase determines the six tiles of the river on Route 119 in which Feebas can be found. Additionally, when players mix records, one player's trendy phrase can catch on in the other player's game, allowing players to synchronize their efforts to find Feebas.

Gabby and Ty

Throughout Hoenn, the player can encounter and battle Interviewers Gabby and Ty in various locations. Following a battle, Gabby and Ty will engage the player in an interview, asking for one word to sum up the experience. This battle and interview will be broadcast and discussed on televisions throughout the region. By mixing records with other players, players interviews can be seen on the others games.

Mail

In the Generation III games, mail messages are composed using the easy chat system, rather than by inputting text manually as was done in the Generation II games. The player can compose a message using up to nine words or phrases.

In Generation IV

The easy chat system was brought over to Generation IV games as well. Additionally, due to games now being able to connect with games of different languages, easy chat had to adapt. Instead of simply stringing words together, players choose a simple sentence or phrase. Almost all phrases have blank spaces for the player to insert specific words, to modify the sentence's meaning. For instance, the player can select the phrase "I love ______________!" and insert the word "BULBASAUR". Due to this, mail and other messages are readable in games of any language.

Interviews

Throughout the Sinnoh region, various interviewers could be found. When approached, they ask questions either regarding recent actions or general opinions. These questions are answered using the easy chat system.

Mail and Union Room

In Generation IV, the Union Room allows for participants to send short messages using the easy chat system. For mail messages, the player is given the option of using up to three of these phrases.

Jubilife TV

The TV producer on the third floor of the Jubilife TV building will give out Mystery Gift or wallpaper if he is told the correct phrases. The required combinations depend on the player's Trainer ID number, except Mystery Gift, which he gives when he is told "Wi-Fi Connection Everyone Happy".

Primo

Primo, who resides in Violet City's Pokémon Center, will ask the player's opinion of him when he is spoken to. By telling him specific combinations of four words (determined by the player's Trainer ID number), the player can receive Pokémon eggs or wallpaper.

In Generation V

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