MISSION LOG: KANTO SECTOR (VARIANT MEGA-77)
Timestamp: 0430 Hours. Location: Pallet Town Research Lab.
Current Pokedex Count: 0/??? (Data Corrupted)
Heart Rate: 112 BPM (Elevated)
I touched down in this modified Kanto region expecting a standard reconnaissance run, but the topography has been completely terraformed. The visual data is crisp—new tiles everywhere, giving the landscape a vibrancy that usually only exists in the Hoenn sector. It’s pretty, but I’m not here for sightseeing. I’m here for the data.
THE ANOMALY: MEGA EVOLUTION
Professor Oak is acting erratic. He's obsessed with "Mega Evolution experiments." Instead of the standard starter protocol, the ecological baseline has been shifted. All of the basic starters have been changed. This immediately throws my optimized route out the window. I had to recalibrate my entire catch strategy within the first five minutes. I need to know: Where did the originals go? Are they catchable in the wild? If I can't find a Bulbasaur in the tall grass later, this entire timeline is a wash.
THE GRIND & AVAILABILITY
I spent hours combing the Department Stores. Good news for fellow collectors: Link Cable item is available in Department Store. Huge W. This means Gengar and Alakazam are back on the menu without needing a second operative. However, the regional stability is questionable. My dossier says "Beta," but local beacons signal "Completed." This contradiction is causing me physical pain. I encountered narrative spikes involving an "evil gang" trying to steal Oak's research.
FIELD NOTE: The scripting around the antagonist encounters is volatile. Missable event warning! Save before entering the cave north of the bridge. If the script hangs, you lose the Mega Stone data forever. I refuse to restart a 40-hour run because of a text box error.
FINAL OBSERVATIONS
The pacing is frantic. You're fighting for the safety of the Mega data alongside Red and Green. It's a rush, but for a completionist? It's a nightmare of uncertainty. I haven't confirmed if the National Dex is fully supported or if we are locked to the Kanto 151 + Megas. My gut tells me Living Dex is possible without cheats, but only if you navigate the bugs correctly.
I'm pulling out. The "Unknown" completion status is too high a risk for a LVL. 100 Explorer. I need a stable 100% guarantee before I commit another 50 hours.
