>>39348392GSC Kanto is just bad because the level scaling is so off. Why would Kanto be a challenge if their levels are under the E4?
Levels would be better if trainers were completely random on every route. Beat up a bunch of youngsters then stumble into a Vet with four Lv60s. And the gym leaders recognizing you as a champ and pulling out a great team of six, maybe giving special items or other rewards.
