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Let’s be real here: anyone who thinks the “adventure” is the core of Pokémon might as well admit they’re just here to play dress-up with cute animals. The actual game isn’t some dumbed-down RPG where you mash A through text boxes—it's a strategy game where people who know what they’re doing are operating on 8 layers of predictive play, type synergy, and stat optimization. You think you're getting "depth" from running errands for NPCs and collecting badges? That's filler for people who'd get stomped in any halfway complex battle.
Real players are out here balancing EV spreads, optimizing movesets, and predicting their opponent’s every switch. Meanwhile, you’re gushing over some recycled storyline like it’s going to hand you a competitive edge. Newsflash: you’re one step above an NPC. Go ahead, keep grinding through Team Whatever’s plotline thinking you're playing Pokémon. The rest of us are here playing chess while you’re stuck in the sandbox.
