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[codeforhope]

There is something I have been thinking about for a while, so I wanted to get some opinions from others about it.

The PokéGear has a lot of useful functions. Some of them are pretty standard, like the Pokédex, Map, or Radio, and most of us use the PokéGear connect to speak to the Network like I am doing right now. And of course you can play games or listen to music on it, too.

The Gear is useful for both trainers and breeders when it comes to having ready information on Pokémon, but I think most of us do tend to use it mostly for communication purposes. But that's why I wanted to ask...

Are there any sorts of applications that you think might be useful additions to the PokéGear? Something that could be helpful for you as a trainer, or breeder...or possibly just something you would like for recreational purposes, maybe.

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[scratchitti]

I was actually thinking about this recently: something that could filter people looking to sell eggs or looking for breeding matches would be useful

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[codeforhope]

Hmm...something like a tag system, then? Or a way where someone can identify their posts as being for a certain purpose, and then have the Gear able to organize them that way.

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[scratchitti]

yeah exactly. some times I wanna wade through 100 posts of people talking about their breakfast, but sometimes I wanna get some actual work done

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[crouching_sin]

I can't think of anything at the moment, but you're a programmer?

[Collect all the programmers!]

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[codeforhope]

Yes, I am. I have been working on a few things, but nothing all that major, really. At least not yet.

[And nothing that would really pertain to this world, so much.]

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[crouching_sin]

I see. I'm one as well. I haven't had much time to sit down and work on coding here, but I'm interested in doing so.

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[doitrockapella]

Is this a project you're undertaking alone, or were you planning to have Porygon assistance with it?

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[codeforhope]

Well, I think Zip would be very disappointed if I didn't let him help. I could always use the extra assistance, too.

And if you know any other Porygons who may be interested, I wouldn't mind their input, either.

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[doitrockapella]

That depends on the application. Zack's written a few of them himself, but at least one isn't really coded for human consumption.

...The voice-changer, on the other hand, he offers around freely to anyone who wants it.

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[pinnedbangs]

[he hasn't even considered the possibility of there being more to do with his 'gear since he does so much without it... But he'll give it some thought for Chihiro.]

there should be more games.

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[codeforhope]

[Your input is very appreciated, Rin.]

What kind of games?

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[pinnedbangs]

something with action?
the ones we have are cute
and theres no story


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[stitchedupbodyguard]

Maybe there should be some kind of scanner for Pokemon in the area you're in. It could help with people trying to get a special one.

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[codeforhope]

A scanner...so you mean like something that could scan a Pokemon and give you more detailed information on it, such as abilities it may have, beyond just its species information?

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[stitchedupbodyguard]

Yeah. Like a pokedex, only more useful.

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[diamondo]

[...Mondo could just go talk to Chihiro, but apparently he's going to respond with text because why the hell not.]

a translator thing maybe?
i was talking about it during that new years party
its not as important in johto cause we can all speak the same language
but if we go anywhere like kalos again we could have problems
i mean its not the best idea and i dunno how easily you could make something like that
but if anyone can do it you can!

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[codeforhope]

It seems like we have been interacting with Kalos more and more recently...first with their Pokemon, and now with the people living there. I think an application like that might be worth considering if we find ourselves visiting just as often as we do regions like Kanto.

And I'm glad you think so! It would take some time, but I think I could do it.

[diamondo]

yeah itd be nice if we could go see more of what it had to offer
but if everyone over there speaks kalosian or whatever then it could be a problem
i wish i could help you out with that but i dont know jackshit about this
i dont know how to program or code or whatever it is you do
and i know even less about languages
but im sure there are plenty of people here who can speak other languages
it might be a good project to work on in the future!

but as for right now ive got no idea for other things to put on the gear
have you gotten any good suggestions?

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[babel_hacker]

Hey, Chihiro!

What kind of suggestions did you get so far?

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[codeforhope]

Hello, Atsuro-kun! Let's see...

So far, the suggestions have been a tag system for the Network that will organize posts using keywords, more games, a Pokemon scanner, and a universal translator.

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[babel_hacker]

All of them sounds great! I think I would prefer the tag system and the universal translator more. Because it'd be easier to browse through posts and we would need to understand each other more.

More games will always come in the future at any time.

Will the translator be text-based, or we can add in audio translations?

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[fourwayconnection]

maybe more music tstuff that we could use taht isn't this dumb boring crap that bplays all the itme??

oh maybe a recip sharer!

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[codeforhope]

Ah...I'm not the person to ask when it comes to making music, I'm afraid. Though it wouldn't be hard to create an application to store music, if there are people here who make original things!

The same goes for sharing things, like recipes...that makes me wonder if it would be possible to create a sort of forum that connects to the Network, specifically for sharing things like that.

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[ajustcaws]

huh!! what about a way to watch tv shows on these things?? i mean i only see tvs when i'm in like goldenrod or something and i think these things COULD play them but i'm never really getting the actual story.

it's just one cool episode!! and then it cliffhangers and goes to a different show!! i might be on the road next week... how am i supposed to know how it ends!?!?!

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[codeforhope]

Ah...that would be useful to have, wouldn't it? Since the Gears can already broadcast live video without a problem, I don't think it would be very hard to design an application that could stream Television as well.