[TEXT] - ADVICE NEEDED!

[standless]

Good-day to everyone! I've a request that I do hope many here will be able to weigh in upon. When I first arrived to this place, I very much enjoyed the freedom of travelling available. And after the good fortune of my wife joining as well, we were able to spend much of the summer doing even more of that!

As the autumn season comes forward however, we've been considering what choices there may be for finding a place where we can live more permanently however. There are so many beautiful, wonderful places here though, that I fear it will be impossible to decide on our own before winter itself arrives as well.

Erina and I are hoping to find somewhere relatively open, as we are both Pokemon Breeders- but I recall even locations within the Sevii Islands that matched such a need! Therefore, we must turn the question upon all of you!

Where best to live, in each of your greatest opinions?

- Jonathan Joestar (And Erina Joestar)

Comments

[standless]

Quite possibly- it wasn't so long ago....perhaps there shall be another similar trip however? While we certainly weren't able to see the entire country, what we were able to see was well worth it! I would highly recommend it should the chance arise!

[epitaffio]

Thanks, but I'm still getting the lay of the land here. I don't even have any badges yet...

[standless]

Oh, I wouldn't worry too much over the matter of badges! [Jonathan chuckles politely.] Though depending on where you are, it may not take long for you to obtain.

Truthfully, the matter of obtaining badges is a concern shaped by what you wish to do with your life here. I only have a small few myself.

[epitaffio]

... Really? But they help you get around, don't they?

[And of course, if he needs strong Pokémon to help the Boss accomplish his goals... he might as well participate in the formal challenge. If he can't beat a gym leader, then surely, there's no way he can beat the top ranks of Team Rocket.]

[standless]

To a certain extent certainly- at the very least those without a breeding license require badges to make use of flight, or water travel via pokemon.

But when it comes to the use of the teleports through the region, or the ferries as well, that's far from the case. And indeed, the other badges are typically meant for exploratory purposes- lighting up caves for example!

[epitaffio]

That sounds really handy!

[... Wait, do they not have flashlights here? No, never mind, game logic, he has to remember that--]

I kind of like to travel, to tell you the truth... but I don't think I can take the ferry every week.

Diavolo hissing `WHY DO I NEED FLASH HERE`

[standless]

Indeed!

...Though I must ask, why do you fear for needing to take a ferry so often? There aren't nearly so many ferry ports here, and most travel is over land.

[epitaffio]

Oh! Well, it just seems like it might be my best bet if I want to cover large distances... Although I guess there isn't that much water here. I do know you have to get to places before you can warp to them...

[... Maybe he just got a little caught up in the euphoria of traveling by ferry, okay.]

[standless]

Indeed not. I believe there are only a handful of ferries in operation for that very reason...beyond that, and using warps, I would say that the greatest option for travel is ultimately by pokemon; a large one capable of seating a person will do wonders after all. And I don't necessarily mean a horse either! Why...Blake is a dog, and yet he's large enough to carry even myself!

[epitaffio]

I... I don't think you should ride on dogs!

[standless]

Ordinarily that's quite correct, but I assure you that Blake is quite a bit larger than even the typical horse!

And quite eager for the chance to show off, if I truly think of it...

[epitaffio]

[A dog that's bigger than a horse...?!]

Well... I think I only have one Pokémon I could ride, anyway. But I don't think I'm allowed to yet?

[standless]

Not allowed?

...Oh! You must be speaking of some manner of flight or water travel perhaps then...indeed, if you are considered a trainer, you will need a precise badge for those matters. Truthfully however, that will do you little good on land- perhaps flight could assist you, but if your pokemon is meant for water, it could be more dangerous for them!

[epitaffio]

Oh yeah, I know. Don't worry, I'm not going to ride Pesci on land. [Doppio, you haven't introduced Pesci--

Meanwhile, someone who isn't fully paying attention to the conversation wonders why Doppio is so hung up on water travel anyway.]

Flight sounds nice too. Might be kind of scary, though...

[standless]

It can certainly take some adjusting to- though admittedly I was rather thrilled that there was a pokemon capable of supporting my weight in the air at all! Apparently some countries use them to create a flying taxi service in fact.

[epitaffio]

[Huh?... Oh. The guy DOES look kind of big.]

Pokémon can do all kinds of things, right? I guess there have to be some that are just incredibly strong!

[standless]

Oh certainly! In fact, there are those who could easily carry a few tonnes of material for a number of days on end.

It's truly incredible!

[epitaffio]

Sounds like it! I can't wait to see a Pokémon like that for myself.

[... It could be useful, after all.]

[standless]

If you ever consider seeking a precise pokemon out for yourself, the 'internet' on these devices is quite handy for narrowing that down. The pokedex after all only contains information on pokemon caught or seen by the device owner.

[epitaffio]

Is that right? I guess I'll have to look into it, then.

[Do they have Ask Jeeves here? Hmmm.]

[standless]

[They have an Ask Drowzees at least...] I'll wish you the utmost fortune in that endeavor then!

For the moment, I should perhaps leave you to your own matters- no doubt you have plenty to be doing beyond chatting with another about large pokemon upon which to ride!