When you launch the game you will see a short intro sequence. It has some great clips and music. Watch it if you want,  or hit "A" to skip. This will take you to the title screen. Press Start to start the game, and you are on your way!

The first scene in the game is Prof Rowan ("The Pokemon Professor") which you are actually viewing on the TV. Read the dialog and follow the instructions. Prof Rowan will explain to you about the relations between humans and pokemon. He will then ask you a few questions about yourself:

Tip: Choose your answers carefully, as your character gender, character name, and Rival Name CANNOT BE CHANGED once you've started the game!

First he will ask you if you are a boy or a girl. This will control your character's appearance. Choose your gender using the control pad. Confirm your selection.

Then he will ask you for your name. Use the stylus or control pad to spell it out (Stylus is easier). There are also options such as upper characters, lower characters, and other characters. When you're done, hit "OK". Confirm your selection.

Next, he will ask you for your Friend/Rival's name. Your rival is a main character in the story and you will see him a lot. Prof Rowan will give you some suggestions for this name, you can use one of those or enter a name yourself, like you did with your character's name. Confirm your selection.

The TV scene ends after this. A fun and perilous journey awaits!

* Pokemon and Pokemon character names are trademark and copyright of Nintendo.


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