>>52758103A trip through Johto would have been cooler, I think. You know, make it take place prior to the events of gen 2, but keep it within what could happen.
Like, Falkners dad hasn't left yet and he's the gym leader, the radio tower is finishing construction, Gold's house is locked with a "For Sale" sign out front so there's no meeting him prior to the battle on Mt. Silver, that kind of stuff.