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[neverfinishanyth]

What sort of tools would be required to dismantle a pokeball? Has anyone else attempted such a thing? There's nothing quite like this device where I am from, it's very intriguing!

Oh, and one other thing, I almost forgot. Must one battle to obtain their pokemon? Some of them appear quite friendly, so perhaps merely offering them the pokeball would suffice? I'll have to do some studies about this, too….

So much to do, it seems. One hardly knows where to begin!

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[nastyboy]

[Whoa whoa whoa-]

I would not recommend dismantling a Pokeball if you have just arrived. There is no shop which sells them in New Bark. I am also not sure of how safe it is.

At any rate, one need not necessarily battle to have one agree to be your companion. Some will demand it, as battle is a source of pride, but others have their own reasons. It depends upon the individual.

[neverfinishanyth]

Is it possible to get more of these, if they cannot be purchased in a shop? Or am I limited to only the few I have now? I wouldn't want to waste them, if they are very rare. But sometimes the only way to understand something is to peel back some of its layers and see what you can find inside.

[nastyboy]

The good news is that they are available in the average shop called a Pokemart, and the average design is not comparatively expensive. However, you will not come across such a shop until you reach larger towns.

The nearest town to New Bark, Cherrygrove, is three days away.

[neverfinishanyth]

Three days is not so terrible. Do you mean by foot or by carriage?

[nastyboy]

By foot. Carriages are not a common thing, in this land. One can use their funds to rent a Palien (another name for Pokemon by some) to either ride or fly, but others who travel often find it easier to have one of their own companions serve that purpose.

Of course, in some cases, one can be fortunate enough to find a sled or sleigh to purchase, as I have, but that is a rare thing.

Although that reminds me that when you arrive in Cherrygrove, you will want to register your Pokegear with something they call "warp pads". They connect to the nearest town, and allow you almost instantaneous travel from one to the next, if both points recognize your Pokegear. It is good if you wish to go back to a town you have already visited.

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[schachmeister]

I can't say I've thought about that. I suppose you'd need some very delicate tools. I certainly wouldn't advise trying this on any Pokeball that contains a pokemon.

Battling isn't necessary. Some pokemon will only follow a trainer that has earned their respect through battle, but there are also many that will be willing to form a bond based on something else. Food is usually a good one. And you can always hatch them yourself too.

I'm guessing you must be new. Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Armin. I've been in this world for some time, so if you have any questions, I can try and answer them.

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[neverfinishanyth]

No, I certainly wouldn't want to risk the pokemon themselves. And I'd need the proper tools, of course, so I suppose I'll have to save this for a later date.

It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Leonardo. You mentioned food, what do these pokemon prefer to eat? I wouldn't mind sharing my own, of course, but if there's something that would suit them better, well, the choice is clear. I suppose it might vary from species to species?

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[schachmeister]

For the most part, it does. Some species have a diet that is broadly plant-based, while some others are insectivores or carnivores. The Pokedex can usually give you a good idea of what sort of diet a particular pokemon has. But regardless of their general diet, it does seem like all pokemon like berries. You should be able to find those pretty easily. They grow everywhere by the road. They do all have their individual flavours, and some pokemon prefer one flavour over the other, but none of mine have ever turned down a berry.

Ah, don't eat them yourself though. They really aren't fit for human consumption. You don't want to deal with the results, believe me.

[neverfinishanyth]

I see what you are saying. Pokemon will have their own unique tastes, but these berries are appreciated by all. I shall have to keep an eye out for them as I go. So many things to do and see, it's a wonder anyone has time for anything else.

[fingersandteeth]

As Armin and Dimitri have already mentioned, you don't necessarily have to battle pokemon in order to get them to join you, although some do insist on it.

If you're interested in the construction of pokeballs, might I suggest visiting Kurt the Ball-Maker in Azalea Town? He crafts them the old-fashioned way, using apricorns and homemade electronics. Perhaps if you ask nicely he'd be willing to show you how he does it?

(The ones Fake Mom gives us in our bags and the ones you can buy in the pokemarts are the more modern version from SilphCo, but those come from a factory assembly line.)

[neverfinishanyth]

That sounds like a marvelous idea! I shall have to find my way to this Azalea town.

Would you happen to know what these Apricorns might look like? I'd hate to arrive empty-handed.

I have no qualms when it comes to modern machinery, you understand, but sometimes one must simplify in order to understand the method at work.

[fingersandteeth]

There should be a map application in your pokegear. Poke around until you can bring it up. The major cities and towns are all labeled. If you're on the road between New Bark and Cherrygrove, Azalea Town should be somewhat to the south-west. You'll want to follow the routes until you get to Violet City and then instead of taking the western route, you'll take the south. One good thing about navigating Johto is that most of the routes (pedestrian roads) lead into one another.

And yes, actually, I've got a picture I snapped of a pink apricorn tree when I was in Azalea Town for work last summer. One moment.

[And Leonardo will get what's basically this image once it's finished loading.]

They actually come in a fair number of colors, but they're all more or less shaped that way. I believe they mostly grow in Azalea itself these days? Kurt has his own orchard, I know.

[neverfinishanyth]

Yes, yes, there is, I see it now, thank you for your help. Such a small device with so many functions, I wonder how it was made... ah, but perhaps I can wonder that at a later time.

Oh! Such bright colors! I shall keep my eye out for these as I go. And berries, too, of course. Not to mention the pokemon I may encounter along the way. I can see why so many travel by foot in this area. So many things that are easy to overlook if one is not paying very close attention.

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[epitaffio]

You know... I have no idea actually.
I mean, I'm no good at that stuff anyway, but I can't see any screws on these things even now that I'm looking at one more carefully!

And yeah, sometimes Pokemon just follow you.

[neverfinishanyth]

Indeed! And the way they shrink in size, with such an incredibly smooth motion, I've never seen anything like it.

[epitaffio]

Oh... That too!
But now I'm really just wondering how you're supposed to take it apart without breaking it.

[neverfinishanyth]

Perhaps breaking it is simply the cost of understanding how it works.

[vrdantwind]

Hah! You sound like my kind of person. I was chock full of questions and excitement when I first got here, too.

That said, I've never thought about dismantling a PokéBall. Make sure it's an empty one if you do, all right? I've got no idea how it'd affect a pokémon if you did it to their own personal ball, and they don't deserve to be risked on an experiment.

Also, I'd recommend waiting until you've got the funds to buy plenty of balls. If you're a new arrival, which is my working hypothesis, then you're likely to be short on both balls and funds for a little while. Best to conserve both.

I can confirm that not all pokémon need to be battled to be acquired! Although I'll be honest with you, the circumstances of catching pokémon in other ways tend to be unique and unpredictable, to say the least. But if a pokémon wants to come with you, catching it is practically a formality, and battling them probably won't be necessary at all.

You don't have to stress too much about the battling, though, if it's the ethics that concern you. Most pokémon view battling as a friendly competition for the purposes of growing stronger, and growing stronger is basically a part of their life cycles for some of them - they literally can't move to the next stage of their lives without it. Some prefer to avoid combat or stay in certain parts of their life cycles, of course, but they tend to be in the minority. Most of them seek out trainers specifically to form a symbiotic relationship so they can grow and evolve, and combat's a big part of that for them.

[neverfinishanyth]

No, I wouldn't want to risk one of my companions for the sake of my curiosity. Though it seems my pokeball experiments will have to wait for another day regardless, as I lack the tools with which to do so.

They're much different from the creatures I know. Not entirely, but in terms of what they are capable of and the powers that they seem to be able to use quite skillfully. Tackling and strong glares are one thing, but whips made of their own vines are another! I shall have to sketch these moves as they occur, so that I might understand how these pokemon are capable of such things. And if that is the case, then I am sure I need not worry so much about these battles, for they are sure to find me.

[vrdantwind]

Truth be told, I wouldn't even know what tools you'd use to crack into one of these things, looking at them. You might have a challenge on your hands here. But then if you're as much like me as your initial reactions suggest, that might excite you more than it daunts you.

So you're an artist, I gather? One of my friends back home is, too. But he does more painting than sketching.

[neverfinishanyth]

Still, the possibility must exist. Perhaps with some trial and error we shall find a suitable method.

And yes, I am an artist. I do a lot of painting, too, but it is difficult to do so at the moment as I'm lacking some supplies. Not to mention a suitable canvas.

[bestswordmaster]

you don't have to battle but many of them want to.
last week I accidentally hit a tentacool with a shell and my ralts fended her off
but then convinced her to join my team.
she liked the idea of a seasoned warrior as a trainer.
a jellyfish after my own heart.
one of my boyfriends usually ends up with pokemon just falling into his lap though.
not literally.

[neverfinishanyth]

Only the one? How many others do you have?

[bestswordmaster]

oh.
two others.
three total.
do you have a problem with that?

[neverfinishanyth]

I only wonder how it is you have time for anything else. Your schedule must be quite full.