As far as the Charmander thing, it could happen. Games do have glitches and anything is possible if you have the AR attached, whether you activate a cheat or not. I def can see what was described in the first post happening.
Also the real reason they do have startes the way they do is not just for the money. When the creator of Pokemon decided to make pokes, he was thinking more of the lines of making friends. Also introducing people around the world to catching bugs and sharing which is actually the first idea of Pokemon. To trade and he saw the link cables of the old game boys as a way to achieve his ultimate goal of sharing and making friends.
If your really interested on knowing why pokes is the way it is please take the time to read this link:
http://bulbapedia.bulbagard...i_Tajiri There is also an interview with the creator which he gives an even more in depth analysis of how the game came to be and more.
« Last edited by nyeem78 on Apr 8th 2009 »Trainer: NIKO
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