>>34843871I liked the concept of you having a group of friends but the execution was terrible. I think if they fleshed their roles a bit more they'd be more Interesting. I'd like to see:
>Rival>Your backup during story double battles. A bit of a dick but shares the same friends so isn't all bad. Doesn't like losing to you but puts effort into getting better rather than crying>Nerd friend>I like the idea of a nerdy dexwhore but he should have a point. Maybe clues on Pokémon that can be found under certain conditions and evolution items in Dex milestones.>Shauna/casual gossip Similar to how she is now but with more to do. She's just doing her thing but are comes across things others miss as a result. I'd like more of her clues to lead into substantial sidequest/reveal legendary locations postganglionic
>Feature friend>A filler friend themed around the gens gimmick feature. Maybe they're a photographer, a contest enthusiast or are obsessed with secret bases. Someone who actually has a goal making a shitty themed team does count[/spoiler[ that doesn't conflict with the rival.
And above all; some presence and purpose in the story. /blogpost 