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And... The reviews are pouring in.

Somebody should add them to the article. I would but my computer is acting all screwy right now. All I know is Famitsu gave it a 36, the reveiwers all gave it 9's. Zabbethx 19:16, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

Well...

There's still a link to Torn World in here somewhere instead of Ruined World, but I can't find it. It's important that we call it what it's been dubbed as by Nintendo, and that's the Ruined World, not the mistranslated Torn World. So, if anyone happens to see that, would you mind changing it? Thanks. --ニョロトノ666 21:14, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

"Torn" isn't a mistranslation. Nintendo just went with something different. (Just...clearing that up...) Anyway, I don't see any links to "Torn World" after using Ctrl+F.--Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？ (talk • contribs) 01:14, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

ya, cause I fixed it--Kkllnn blastoise 15:15, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

Spring 2009 Rumor

People, that magazine scan is from Beckett Magazine. The issue that is posted in is from last November, and it is the first thing listed in this page's archive.

----HoennMaster 03:49, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Beckett? Then there's no way it's going on the page.

Got that, everyone?--Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？ (talk • contribs) 04:17, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

And the English translations normally take about 6-8 months to come out anyways. R.A. Hunter B. 01:08, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

I personally agree with the rumor, but we still need reliable sources on release dates.--Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？ (talk • contribs) 04:13, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

As do I, since Pt came out in Japan two weeks before DP's second anniversary, the same thing would likely happen with the English. But yes, the Beckett rumor has been around since before JAPAN had a concrete date. TTEchidna 04:28, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

Resort Area Villas

Can anyone post a pic of that? - unsigned comment from Drybones (talk • contribs)

A gallery isn't necesary anymore. hfc2X 06:21, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

A picture would be nice. Drybones 09:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)Drybones: A member of Team Rootbeer.

There are a lot more things that deserve an image on this article than the villa. -Sketchies 10:31, 3 October 2008 (UTC)

The 'Un-DeFog-able Mist' in Eterna Forest...

Seems more like shadows being cast by Forest Canopy than the mist, with shafts of light breaking through and leaving those patches... Using the picture of Gardenia outside the Old Chateau in the Eterna Forest article as a reference, there's even an edging to it where it thins and lets a little more light through.

Or am I just being crazy? --JaffaJHDA 17:26, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

I didn't understand... but seems like you think that it is fog? It's obvious that it's nothing but the shadows of the clouds, or the suppossed overgrown trees that cover the sky. hfc2X 20:28, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

That's what Jaffa is trying to tell people. R.A. Hunter B. 05:29, 18 October 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, I should have made myself more clear... It's listed in the 'Map Changes' section as a 'Mist' that can't be DeFog-ed and it's been bugging me for a while. I didn't want to jump right in and edit it without opening up a discussion first, just in case someone takes offense or disagrees... --JaffaJHDA 10:52, 18 October 2008 (UTC)

It needs to be changed. It's misleading. R.A. Hunter B. 18:27, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

That screen-shot is way too dark. Seriously, that shadow is nowhere as powerful on a real DS. Gywall^(Talk) 20:17, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

It doesn't look like fog. Fog is more of a white. If it's not shadow cast by the trees, it would be smog. Bttsstewart 10:19, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

I thought I said above it was a shadow..? Gywall^(Talk) 10:25, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

Release Date

I added the Japanese release date to the first paragraph; if you have any problems with it, do what you wish. Mwakin21 20:09, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

My Pokémon Ranch Patch

I read this on Serebii that they got info on the patch for my Pokémon ranch for japan. Its unknown if other patches will come out in different languages. It's free to upgrade notice UPGRADE which means you have to already have it. Luckario 21:43, 23 October 2008 (UTC)

It's not released as a patch as such. I believe it will just be re-download, like other updated titles. Anyone who hasn't brought it after it gets updated, will just download the updated version. That's how I understand it anyway, and yes - I have a Wii and have updated software on it. Gywall^(Talk) 11:56, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

Crud....

Can somebody please go through the whole Platinum article to search for spelling and grammar mistakes? I had done that yesterday, even making the same changes to the trivia entry that Hfc2x just edited, but I forgot to save, leading to the changes being lost. I don't have time in the next few days to go through again, so to whoever does, thanks! R.A. Hunter B. 20:32, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

Tense Error?

I went through a few bits of the article, and I saw many "will be" and other such future tense verbs. Now that the game is out, shouldn't the verbs be in the present tense? The Dark Fiddler - Smarter than the average bear! 21:36, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

They should, but im not going to do such a boring job if you wanna go thrugh them all you can --Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

Yes they should be. Thanks for looking while I was gone. And thank you to UltimateSephiroth for actually changing it. R.A. Hunter B. 18:52, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

Im so glad you found something to do on a Sunday. --Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

You're welcome, though I reckon editing only a few mistakes :P UltimateSephiroth ^{(user · talk · contrib)} 18:12, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

At least it's something. R.A. Hunter B. 20:44, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

Comestic "Error" Trivia

About that, I would like to point out that this is the Torn World.... rules need not apply. I would not be surprised if this was on purpose. Keep in mind that the Platinum Orb is the most unique item in Pokémon History... it disappears in link battles with other versions. The Orb may be seperately programmed due to this. - unsigned comment from Paperfairy (talk • contribs)

Please remember to sign next time. And for the Orb, this is in the Gen IV series. They wouldn't put things like that in. And I wouldn't go as far as saying that the PO is the most unique item. There is a set place to find it, while other items, like the Light Ball or Lucky Egg, are a very low find rate, and even then, it's totally random. R.A. Hunter B. 18:34, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

Mom?

Let's discuss this, then. I believe "Mom" is refered to as Johanna in the contest hall by Keira (and during contests). Does this seem like enough reason to call her Johanna? --Blazevoir!! 01:05, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

That did come to mind, but it is more practical to just say "the player's mother". Glinn Mgraw 01:20, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I guess you're right.--Blazevoir!! 01:21, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Exactly, the only reason Urutapu is being like this is because the original edit was made by me. --Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

Uh, Admins (usually) aren't that shallow. All the other games didn't name the player's mom, but Diamond and Pearl, and I assume Platinum, did. However, would anyone ever call their own mother by their name? No, they would call her "Mom". Therefore, Bulbapedia should probably do the same. I have mixed views about this, so I think an Admin should settle this.--Blazevoir_{Talk Contribs} 20:43, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

SUCK UP just cos someone is an admin doesnt mean they are right, it just means in the past they have added loads of stuff to Bulba.--Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

Please stop arguing over things like this, Guardian. You've gotten into word fights with people before, and nobody likes to have to see that. R.A. Hunter B. 22:25, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

And your being a troll over it. YAY!--DCM_{((Shut the **** upSpy on My Edits))}

You know, Guardian, you would be tolerated far more if you didn't go around acting like a tool. Glinn Mgraw 01:26, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

OMG people, learn some terminology, you cant just go around using words cause they seem to fit, if someone calls your a tool it means you are easily manipulated and people use you, which i am not. And a troll is someone who goes onto forums and tries to disturb it and attack people. And its not disrupting the peace to sell someone they are wrong, and sse it through, just because you lot give up your views so you can suck up and be admins doesn't mean I am a troll. Glinn, I think you are the tool. --Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

Just quit it guys. This isn't helping anything. R.A. Hunter B. 21:29, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

OMG people, learn some terminology, you cant just go around using words cause they seem to fit, if someone calls your a tool it means you are easily manipulated and people use you, which i am not. And a troll is someone who goes onto forums and tries to disturb it and attack people. And its not disrupting the peace to sell someone they are wrong, and sse it through, just because you lot give up your views so you can suck up and be admins doesn't mean I am a troll. Glinn, I think you are the tool. --Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

Thanks for the great Example.--DCM_{((Shut the **** upSpy on My Edits))}

Yes, it is rather amusing to see people attempt to make an attempt on my use of the English language, while at the same time screwing it up themselves.

FYI Guardian, O person who thinks they know everything, the word "tool" has more than one meaning.

End of the discussion. Glinn Mgraw 02:25, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

Yay

Please don't touch the links for mom or Johanna in this article any more. They have been fixed by Kkllnn, and to avoid fights, don't change them again.

And I realize that this sounds like I'm trying to be an admin, but I don't want to have things constantly changing in the articles. R.A. Hunter B. 22:43, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I thought these pages were to help add on to the article! Please, i'm not from Bukbapedia, but i LOVE Pokemon,so if you will please suck it up! we are all people here! Does it matter if some of us are admins?? (although i have no clue what that is)! User: Kasumi12 19:02 19 November 2008 (utc)

The pages ARE for helping, but people were fighting over how to do the links. And I was saying I'm not an admin (administrator), but my request made me sound like I was pretending to be one. R.A. Hunter B. 04:31, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

???? How did I fix them? All I did was put a simpler link...--The Kkllnnator カメックス 21:47, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

People stopped changing it didn't they? R.A. Hunter B. 21:30, 2 December 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia release date

over there they say that the Europe release date is Summer 2009, can someone check its source? Ultamate_Charizard 12:12, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

The source does not say ANYTHING about the release date, not even for Japan. And you have to remember, Wikipedia isn't the best source, as anybody can go in and edit things. The Euro release date is a speculation, as is the U.S. release. We can only assume it will be released in the next year or so. The only thing said about releases in the source article is this: "If this feature makes it to the European release - and we've no reason to believe it won't - then we'll be very happy Bunearys indeed." And the quote is referencing the Wi-fi upgrades only. R.A. Hunter B. 18:31, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

Game before anime

the recent jap episode is clearly based on PT, you know the one with Rotom, so the game has to be released before that episode airs to follow the rule of game before anime. So if some geeks could work out when this Rotom episode should air in USA, then look around 3 months prior to that date, that would likely be the release date

Evidence:

• In japan PT was released on Sep 13, 3 months later = dec 13, now admitedly the episode aired a little bit different than that date, but its still close. --Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

Math time. The most recent episode came out about 5 months after it came out in Japan. So, based on your logic, Platinum would come out in February, right? I think that's a little too early.—Blazevoir_{Talk/Contribs} 21:59, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

No, not my logic at all. How can i explain this better.

• this episode (Rotom one) is directly linked to platinum, as it is about a platinum only event.
• General rule is that the game comes out before the anime
• So if you can work out when this particular episdoe (Rotom one) will air in USA, then you know that Platinum has to come out before that.

So if there is a geek who is willing to work out when each episode will air, find out when the Rotom one airs in USA and then we know that Platinum will come out say 3 months before that. As Platinum needs to be released before an episode in the anime relating to Platinum can be released. If the general rule isnt to be broken. --Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

Who says they can't stop airing new episodes until Platinum is released? UltimateSephiroth ^{(about me · chat · edits)} 21:35, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

good point, they could put the show on hiatus, although this has only happened once due to PGZ --Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

If I can remember right, the dubs come out anywhere from 1-3 months after the episode shows. This'll give us untill January-March to get Platinum if you're theory is correct, Guardian. Unfortunately for us, I doubt we'll get it by then... but who knows? The Pokémon translators have pulled through at times we wouldn't expect. R.A. Hunter B. 22:11, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

If you get Pt within three months, you Americans are very lucky. My brother just bought a DS Lite and Pokémon Diamond, and it bugs me because I decided to wait until Platinum which supposedly lands in Europe as late as next summer... Let's hope the translators have switched the turbo switch on :P UltimateSephiroth ^{(about me · chat · edits)} 22:14, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

Why don't you just order one when they come out here then? I know it would be a bit more expensive, but you would get it at least a month, if not more, earlier. Unless you don't care THAT much. I would be spazzing out if I lived where you do, from lack of Pokémon when I needed it. :) R.A. Hunter B. 22:20, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

I give it April, still. It comes out the same amount of time after JpPt as USDP did after JpDP... April 7. TTEchidna 22:33, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

True. All we can do right now is guess and hope it comes out before we die. R.A. Hunter B. 22:36, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

i dunno about you, but im not planning on dying next year --Guardian of Earth |SGMS 2010

People seldom plan their death except in cases of suicide. And this is totally offtopic, so it should be stopped right here. UltimateSephiroth ^{(about me · chat · edits)} 22:49, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

The anime is moving fast, so I don't know about this. Unless the developers hurry up and get the game to us, season 12 will begin without it. Already, Shaymin is being revealed, but Arceus won't be until the game is released. Bulbapedian - Talk 22:52, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

Hehe... you guys took me too literally. I didn't really mean die. I meant we should hope it comes out in English and that the Japanses aren't selfish this time. BUT it already has an English release date, so we don't have to worry any more. R.A. Hunter B. 21:38, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Possible release source

I dunno what you guys will think about this, but someone added to the WP article. [1] No idea how legit it is. — THE TROM — 05:14, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

It was immediately removed from Wikipedia because retailers make up dates. However, I doubt things like the game's features (Wi-Fi Plaza, Distortion World) came from anywhere but Nintendo. Still, I'd wait for a press release directly from Nintendo.--Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？ (talk • contribs) 06:08, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Well, Mr Boss-Guy Echidna seems to think its accurate enough. Teh page iz protected :( Now trom can't edit — THE TROM — 07:24, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Damn right it's protected. Plus, Circuit City did seem to get the info straight from Ninty. TTEchidna 08:30, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Why are you guys doubting Circuit City? If the game's good enough for them to sell it, then why would they lie? R.A. Hunter B. 21:39, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

From like, half an inch above: "It was immediately removed from Wikipedia because retailers make up dates." It doesn't seem to be the case here, but it is the usual case.--Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？ (talk • contribs) 02:50, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I realized that after I re-read everything on here. I tend to miss things like that when I'm tired. R.A. Hunter B. 22:08, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

Um.... problem.

Why are we still saying the release date is good, yet the link doesn't work any more? And yeah, I realize that this contradicts what I said above this. R.A. Hunter B. 21:43, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Now that's odd, they pulled the whole game from the site :S I certainly don't know whether to believe that date or not. UltimateSephiroth ^{(about me · chat · edits)} 21:46, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Stupid Nintendo... I think that Circuit City did that accidentally then. (Why are we on at the same time every day?) R.A. Hunter B. 21:52, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Sounds like someone is guilty of putting up something they shouldn't have... ~Toastypk - ^Loom. 03:47, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

I checked Nintendo.com and it does not mention any release date for Pokemon Platinum in the US. So I don't think the date mentioned is accurate. drichard08 14:48, 10 December 2008

Read the bulbanews article. it was shortly taken downDCM_{((曲奇饼妖怪Spy on My Edits))}

now I'm confused

ok everyone is saying platinum isn't officially revealed, but I have this weeks and last weeks oficial nintendo magazine and they have mentioned it in both Ultamate_Charizard 23:18, 12 December 2008 (UTC)

Everyone knows its revealed, we're just not taking any of the info the say other than the release date seriously as there are 3 different translations of the Torn World floating around. Offical Aura-Knight 23:43, 12 December 2008 (UTC)

Still wrong: official Flicky1991 11:34, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

Spell check is your friend. -Sketch 19:51, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

Ah the benefits of firefox. not that i use spell check thoughDCM_{((曲奇饼妖怪Spy on My Edits))}

The fact that Circuit City moved so fast to remove it lends credence to the release. TTEchidna 02:22, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

I personally agree, going back on what I said before, that it was most likely a mistake that it was revealed. Either by an overenthusiastic employee, or Nintendo decided too late to not reveal the dates yet. R.A. Hunter B. 03:51, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

The Cruel Irony

Beckett was right. It was right about not only Ranger 2 coming out in Fall, but they knew that Platinum would come out in Spring 2009. And to think an unofficial fan magazine knew about it before it was even revealed in Japan... TorchicBlaziken ^{(talk•edits)} 23:05, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

General consensus was that it would be out Spring 2009. It wasn't just reported by them, it was reported by practically everyone. Cipher ^(Talk) 23:36, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

Legendary encounters

If you read Pokemon.com's first english-texted picture of Pokémon Platinum,you will realize the text: "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared!" Instead of the usual "wild so and so appeared!"! I think that this will apply to all legendaries. In my opinion it's a cool thing underlining the uniqueness of Giratina(and maybe other legendaries)

Legendary encounters

If you read Pokemon.com's first english-texted picture of Pokémon Platinum,you will realize the text: "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared!" Instead of the usual "wild so and so appeared!"! I think that this will apply to all legendaries. In my opinion it's a cool thing underlining the uniqueness of Giratina(and maybe other legendaries) Uxie http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/f/f8/Ani407MS.gif 13:20, 18 December 2008 (UTC)