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so in the trainer sprite survey both of these backpackers are options and they are really similar
why can't we just have both? it would be cool to have a variety of slightly different trainer sprites. that way not every ace trainer would have the same hair color. they could just be small differences like a different belt, hair color, etc. which would keep the game from feeling as repetitive and canned as gamefreak games always do. we could even change what kind of pokeball a trainer is holding to reflect the level of pokemon they have.
ideas ideas ideas. i would be willing to help with these variations btw.