>>48301510It is somewhat reassuring to know that every fucker who complains about the level curve is really just a shitter who can't beat NPCs without being equal or higher level. Every time I've played through Johto I've beat Red with a Level 45-46 team, only needing items on Snorlax and Espeon, and I'm always underlevelled for Clair and Lance too. It was so obviously intentional game design when you take into account the in-lore power levels of the trainers people commonly complain about being overlevelled (Clair, E4, Lance, Blue, Red), and the fact that the player is given a number of advantages (Badge Boosts, TMs, DVs, IVs, a brain, no 25% chance to miss Status moves). The truth is, you unironically need to have a high IQ to understand Johto's level curve and overall game design. Johto is the biggest shitter filter in the series.
