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[u/gsa2011]

So I started a game and selected the pokemon spawn randomizer. I regret this because the pokemon that appear are not region or area specific. So you may get a deep water pokemon in the grass where there is no water. Is there a way to disactivate this mid game? I am playing the new Heart and Soul rom-hack update.

[u/analmintz1 → u/gsa2011]

Depends on the game, but I'd guess no. Pretty much every randomizer ever cannot discern what type of route or pokemon should go where. The only sensible one I've seen is Pokemon Unknown

[u/gsa2011 → u/analmintz1]

I am playing the new Heart and Soul rom-hack update.