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[torrentofbits]

Hello, good people of Johto!

[A black-haired boy, no older than 13, gives a short wave at the screen.]

While suddenly being trapped in a Midgardian video game itself warrants plenty of questions, which I'm sure will get answered in time--

[He gets interrupted by a loud] Bliiiitz!

Shush, you. [He returns his attention to the screen.] Like I was going to say before my new friend here interrupted me, I have a far more important question. Do these devices have access to the Internet?

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[video]

[torrentofbits]

[He nods. He probably heard a some of that from Professor Elm already, but hey he did ask.]

Aye. It's not difficult to follow.

[video]

[when_turks_fly]

Okay. I mentioned Pokemon are your means of advancement in this world. There are eight gyms in Johto and eight gyms in the newly opened Kanto region for a total of sixteen gyms in all. Trainers, breeders -- anyone who has Pokemon can go to these gyms and challenge the leaders for the coveted badges. If you beat the gym leaders, you also get a special TM and HM with moves you can't get anywhere else and often a good bit of money. Some of these moves, like Fly and Surf, really come in handy.

You can also buy TMs at the Goldenrod Department Store, but not the same ones you get from beating the gym leaders. It's incentive, I suppose.

If you've got this, I'll explain the Gear in detail and also how to catch Pokemon, if you don't already know that.

[video]

[torrentofbits]

... Can the bird pokemon not fly beforehand?

[Asking the important questions.]

But you have my thanks! [He smiles.] I don't think explanation on those matters will be necessary. I'm infamous for being a quick study, after all.

[video]

[when_turks_fly]

They can fly, but they can't carry you until they know the move. It's the same with the move Surf.

[ The most important questions, yes. She inclines her head slightly forward. ]

Alright then. Is there anything in particular you'd like to ask? I'll do my best to answer any questions you have.

[video]

[torrentofbits]

I guess that makes a bit more sense.

In fact, there is! Not that I'm in any particular rush to return, but how long exactly have you been here?

[video]

[when_turks_fly]

I guess. It is a little strange considering they can fly and swim by themselves without having been taught the moves, but then, this world is nothing if not strange.

[ And she pauses briefly, thinking. ] Mmh... I've been here a little more than a week, but I've been here twice before. Time is tricky here, too. People are returned at the exact moment that they were taken, so you won't really miss anything while you're here, if that's your concern.