why are they always on the fucking Start screen?
Because it's performative. Le quirky chungus etc
>>59541460Because the game is just window dressing to show off their custom shell while at Worlds, for social media clout.
>>59541460imagine playing on that wimpy piece lf hardware when you could admire that slappable arse in front of you.
>>59541460as stated its performative look at me i have heckin retro item expensive with tranny mods that i dont actually use but at the same time i dont know why youd expect someone to be ignoring the convention they went to and just playing on their gba instead either lol
>>59541460>Non-original shelllame
>>59541460People know you're "playing" Emerald if they see the Emerald title screenIf you're in Petalburg City or Route 110 they'll get the vague idea you're playing a Pokemon game but that's about it
>>59541460Excuses I've heard:>so you can recognize the game>it's "iconic">they just started (then why are they talking about how cool the game is as if they've been playing it?)>it "looks nice", referring to whatever romhack it isHow it really goes is usually that they're doing it 100% for the look, completely performative, going for that "hey look at me, I'm playing Pokemon Red" so they can farm updootlies on Redead and get some Riddid awards.Sometimes it's to show off their customized handheld too, but that depends.
are we supposed to defend this behavior or something? It's just really gross narcissist behavior
They don't play... Exactly as those who enjoy slop like gen1recomp
>>59541460Because all you have to do is turn it on, press A once and get a photo. Takes maybe 10 seconds. Pulling up the traider id would take another 10 and then you look like a weird to everyone around you.
>>59541460Because these chinese handhelds break after playing with them for an hour.
>>59541460>Pull it up>Take picture>Put phone away>Continue on to play it
>>59543674I was typing out a longer version of this for no reason.They're garnering attention and possibly income depending on the platform. Making things as simple as possible for the massive crowd that can't be assed to look at a single post for more than 2 seconds before scrolling or swiping on.
Anyone who holds it that way should be punched
>>59544215But what if I did play
>>59541460The SP was such an upgrade over this hunk of trash
this is why Haaland is a real one. Noobish party with a hyperleveled starter, but he's actually playing
>>59541806That butt looks ugly.
