Pokemon Trainer!

Since i was in a particularly game-craving mood, i decided to switch on the ol' DS and start a new playthrough of Pokemon Platinum. To be honest, i have never actually completed the game fully before - sure i have beaten the Elite Four and the Champion, but this time around i am determined to actually complete everything.

In order to obtain my ultimate goal - the Black Card - i need to complete the following:

• Defeat the Pokemon Champion and enter the Hall of Fame
• Complete the National Pokedex
• Earn the Platinum Flag in the Underground
• Win 1 Contest at Master Rank
• Win 100 battles at the Battle Tower

As you can see, it will take me a very long time to get this done, which is conveinent considering i am playing Oblivion (which will also take ages to complete) and Metal Gear Solid (which i will most likely replay several times to get the bandana and stealth camo). 

At present, i am at Jubilife City, (this is a casual playthrough of the game where i'm taking my time and exploring all the houses and stores), and i currently have a Lv 10 Turtwig (named Ferny) and a Lv 7 Bidoof (affectionately named Tails). I have just handed over the Parcel to my rival and am now saved outside the Pokemon Centre about to start the mini-quest of collecting the tickets for the Poketch. 

So, as you can see, i am not very far into the game just yet. However, i am enjoying the slow and calm pace of my playthrough of the game, and hopefully before the end of the year i will manage to complete this fabulous game.

I will be sure to post any relevant updates in the near future. Until then, sayonara!