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In fourth gen when they first introduced shiny hunting with pokeradar chaining I thought that was the coolest thing because it was this kind of hardcore somewhat esoteric end game activity. It was at that point in time where we weren't quite at the point no return of how information soaked and games could still have secrets, or the illusion seemed there at least.
The game didn't flat out explain it players just had to figure it out and guess over time how it worked which was cool. Breeding eggs like crazy or essentially save scumming until you get your desired encounter/starter is just autismo territory. I would know since I spent a decent amount of time on the 3rd gen remakes doing both just for the chance at a Shiny charmander (which I didn't get). And I am definitely well on the spectrum.