I'm with you OP, and it doesn't apply to pokémon exclusively but a handful other games.
For a common example, lets just say I CAN'T play Ocarina of Time without feeling the need of obtaining every piece of heart and whatnot. Imagine that with every game that I've played at least once from beginning to end.
As for pokémon, I'm perfectly able to play casually and have fun with it, not giving a shit about IV's, efforts, natures (to some degree, not gonna bother with a modest Slaking), and all that shit... I'm still able to have fun, however, I can't bother including Patrat in my party cause I know it'll be a waste of time in the long run, and that feeling sucks :(
At times I wish I knew nothing about pokémon so I can feel that wonder again.
>>13408548How the fuck is this related to being a genwunner is beyond me. Guess I took the bait.