As a brief reason for why there's a part 2 was mainly due to me not feeling very well over the course of the last blog's posting, and there's plenty of things that I feel that I didn't cover in the previous part, which will be rectified as of this post.
Oichi and Jigglypuff, your first partners in the game.
One of the first things you'll notice that (with the exception of the hero/heroine) every major character's name is Japanese. Every warlord in all of the nations of Ransei is based on a particular person in Sengoku-era Japan, or has some involvement in Japan's history. Oichi for instance is the younger sister of one of the warlords. Who is it? Well.... you'll have to play the game to know for yourself.
Pokemon, as well as the warlords have unique abilities that can assist their own Pokemon and others in battle.
Even though I did mention this previously, the warlords, like their Pokemon have their own unique abilities that they can use during battle. Some abilities can increase certain status such as Attack or Defense, increase the range of attacks, or even heal.
Pokemon, since the third generation of games (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, & LeafGreen) have special abilities they can use during battle (and some outside of battle). Some abilities from the main games (such as Static, Torrent, and Overgrow) are featured, along with some that are only exclusive to Pokemon Conquest.
Even though that Poke Balls are absent, items like Potions and Antidotes are still available for to buy at item shops (buildings with blue roofs). Ponigiri shops (buildings with red roofs) will allow you to feed ponigiri to your Pokemon, which can increase their energy level for upcoming battles.
These buildings can also be upgraded and they'll be able to provide you with more powerful items for you to use.
On some occasions, there may be a traveling merchant who will sell you items that are not generally in the item shops, such as evolutionary items.
Evolutionary items also work differently in this game. Rather than using it right away or having to trade in order for the Pokemon to evolve, the conditions are different. Pokemon who evolve that require these items need to either win a battle or win and recruit someone into the player's army.
Pokemon, since the third generation of games (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, & LeafGreen) have special abilities they can use during battle (and some outside of battle). Some abilities from the main games (such as Static, Torrent, and Overgrow) are featured, along with some that are only exclusive to Pokemon Conquest.
Obtaining new Pokemon to your party is different from the main series.
Normally you would use Poke Balls in order to acquire new Pokemon to your party, however, Poke Balls are absent in Conquest. The only way to add new Pokemon to your party is by forming links with them.
On the bottom screen of your DS you'll notice yellow orbs and small gauge. When the yellow orb reaches the dotted circle, you press A at that moment and it will increase the gauge. Missing the timing will cause the gauge to be lowered. Even if you don't fill it all the way up in one attempt, you can still try again until the bar is full.
On the bottom screen of your DS you'll notice yellow orbs and small gauge. When the yellow orb reaches the dotted circle, you press A at that moment and it will increase the gauge. Missing the timing will cause the gauge to be lowered. Even if you don't fill it all the way up in one attempt, you can still try again until the bar is full.
In every kingdom, there are areas to find other Pokemon, a shop for buying items such as Potions, and a Ponigiri shop.
Even though that Poke Balls are absent, items like Potions and Antidotes are still available for to buy at item shops (buildings with blue roofs). Ponigiri shops (buildings with red roofs) will allow you to feed ponigiri to your Pokemon, which can increase their energy level for upcoming battles.
These buildings can also be upgraded and they'll be able to provide you with more powerful items for you to use.
On some occasions, there may be a traveling merchant who will sell you items that are not generally in the item shops, such as evolutionary items.
Evolutionary items also work differently in this game. Rather than using it right away or having to trade in order for the Pokemon to evolve, the conditions are different. Pokemon who evolve that require these items need to either win a battle or win and recruit someone into the player's army.
Every one of the warlords has their own story to tell.
The last thing that I will mention is that after you clear the main story, you will get a series of side stories or "episodes" that follow around certain warlords, which unlock after fulfilling certain conditions. There were 5 extra episodes that are downloadable via Nintendo Connection, however, as of December 31st, 2012, those bonus episode are no longer available for download.
Anyways, I hope you've enjoyed my second part of Pokemon Conquest!
-Anthony-
Anyways, I hope you've enjoyed my second part of Pokemon Conquest!
-Anthony-
