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 Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:56 am
Starcloud Load Chaud I agree that Altaria doesn't resemble a dragon much... well, AT ALL... but why does that have to define what its type is? Beedrill are obviously bee-like Pok魯n, yet they're not Flying-types. But Beedrill is a Bug-type. Altaria shouldn't be a Dragon-type for the simple reason that Altaria lacks a key characteristic of dragons: it is not a reptile.Would you call Jolteon a Bug type? Butterfree a Psychic type? Mr. Mime a Grass type? All three of those Pokemon learn one of those moves, yet they aren't hat type. I believe Altaria should be the same: it might learn some Dragon-type moves, but that doesn't make it a dragon. I guess what makes Altaria a dragon in some idiot programmer. Wow. Kingdra doesn't look like a leeezard to me.
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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:02 pm
Golem OTCT Starcloud Load Chaud I agree that Altaria doesn't resemble a dragon much... well, AT ALL... but why does that have to define what its type is? Beedrill are obviously bee-like Pok魯n, yet they're not Flying-types. But Beedrill is a Bug-type. Altaria shouldn't be a Dragon-type for the simple reason that Altaria lacks a key characteristic of dragons: it is not a reptile.Would you call Jolteon a Bug type? Butterfree a Psychic type? Mr. Mime a Grass type? All three of those Pokemon learn one of those moves, yet they aren't hat type. I believe Altaria should be the same: it might learn some Dragon-type moves, but that doesn't make it a dragon. I guess what makes Altaria a dragon in some idiot programmer. Wow. Kingdra doesn't look like a leeezard to me. More idiot Programmers of course. 3nodding
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:40 am
stare My god, when i first LOOKED at altaria I knew she was a dragon. Whats wrong with altaria? Shes graceful and looks like a dragon.
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 6:13 am
Most of the reason for the types/moves of pokemon are based in real life or mythical animals. There is probably some mythical animal like Altaria that is a dragon. Thus it gets to be dragon type. I will look this up later to see if I find anything.
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:11 am
Pokemastergirl stare My god, when i first LOOKED at altaria I knew she was a dragon. Whats wrong with altaria? Shes graceful and looks like a dragon. What was it exactly that made you THINK it was a dragon, because you couldn't have known, unless you checked somewhere, and what is up with you saying graceful all the time, I realise its a nice word and all. Overuse maybe? EllienaCamile: Ya, Most of the things in pokemon are based of real life or mythical legend. I don't know 'bout you, but I've never heard of the legend of the Dragon Peacock.
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:19 am
[ Jack Frost ] Pokemastergirl stare My god, when i first LOOKED at altaria I knew she was a dragon. Whats wrong with altaria? Shes graceful and looks like a dragon. What was it exactly that made you THINK it was a dragon, because you couldn't have known, unless you checked somewhere, and what is up with you saying graceful all the time, I realise its a nice word and all. Overuse maybe? EllienaCamile: Ya, Most of the things in pokemon are based of real life or mythical legend. I don't know 'bout you, but I've never heard of the legend of the Dragon Peacock. How did i know? Im a dragon trainer. stare
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:57 am
As I've said, Altaria reminds me of a bird version of a Chinese dragon. There is probably a creature like that in mythology somewhere.
And don't forget ... Quetzlcoatl is a feathered, flying serpent.
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:33 pm
Jishin And don't forget ... Quetzlcoatl is a feathered, flying serpent. And every picture of Quetzalcoatl I've seen depicts a snake with feathered wings. Also note that it is called a feathered serpent and not a feathered dragon. And Kingdra shouldn't be a dragon either, though it's a lot closer than Altaria.
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:14 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:34 am
Okay. From the top.
Does Grumping really look like a psychic type to you? No? Okay then.
Howsabout that Heracross? Bit of a stretch to have that part fighting, don't you think?
Ooh! Ooh! I know! How's a Vibrava not a Bug type?
What about Girafarig? Why isn't it just another normal-type?
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:57 am
[ Jack Frost ] Pokemastergirl stare My god, when i first LOOKED at altaria I knew she was a dragon. Whats wrong with altaria? Shes graceful and looks like a dragon. What was it exactly that made you THINK it was a dragon, because you couldn't have known, unless you checked somewhere, and what is up with you saying graceful all the time, I realise its a nice word and all. Overuse maybe? EllienaCamile: Ya, Most of the things in pokemon are based of real life or mythical legend. I don't know 'bout you, but I've never heard of the legend of the Dragon Peacock.
I've only seen Altaria in my boyfriend's sister's guide book, but it looks like an ice bird. Doesn't look like it should be called a dragon. Plus it looks nothing like a peacock.
Peacock
Altaria
Um....no.
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:51 pm
But... I LOVE Altaria! It's so pretty, and it's powerful too! And the world needs more dragons anyway, dammit.
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:11 pm
Pokemastergirl [ Jack Frost ] Pokemastergirl stare My god, when i first LOOKED at altaria I knew she was a dragon. Whats wrong with altaria? Shes graceful and looks like a dragon. What was it exactly that made you THINK it was a dragon, because you couldn't have known, unless you checked somewhere, and what is up with you saying graceful all the time, I realise its a nice word and all. Overuse maybe? EllienaCamile: Ya, Most of the things in pokemon are based of real life or mythical legend. I don't know 'bout you, but I've never heard of the legend of the Dragon Peacock. How did i know? Im a dragon trainer. stare Psssht, whats the highest level Dragon type you have that you've raised from its orginal form. No exp. share. MipsyKitten: I can't see you're peacock picture.
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:46 am
Golem OTCT Does Grumping really look like a psychic type to you? No? Okay then. Howsabout that Heracross? Bit of a stretch to have that part fighting, don't you think? Ooh! Ooh! I know! How's a Vibrava not a Bug type? What about Girafarig? Why isn't it just another normal-type? If you can find me a credible source that gives defining characteristics appearance-wise for psychics, fighters, and normal things, then I will grant you those points. I agree on Vibrava though. It looks like a dragonfly, but not a dragon.
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