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>>21420849 with this idea
>>21420436A Pokemon game where you start in Kanto after all these years. perhaps your Red's kid. Or you're from another town. Although preferably Pallet Town.
Like with A Link Between Worlds, the overworld maps remain faithful, but there are changes to the region. Kanto and Johto have a closer relationship and have a joint League challenge. You collect the first 8 badges, and challenge the League. Then you collect the badges of the neighboring countries to earn the right to fight the round 2 League. This unlocks the battle frontier. Gym Leaders will also all have a R2
In this version of the battle frontier is an online lobby. Where players can gather and challenge each other, or be placed in a tournament like the Pokemon World Tournament in B2/W2.
The Evil Team's story should encompass both Kanto and Johto.
gen 2 megas are introduced, and the new megas focus on Gen2 Pokemon, because some of them need some serious love.
There you go.
Nostalgiafags lose their shit, and cool features for the long standing fans.