Appendix:Diamond and Pearl walkthrough/Section 1
In the Beginning...
When you first turn on the game, Professor Rowan comes on and asks if you need any infomation. Then, he talks and asks you to touch the middle circle in the Poké Ball. After another while, he asks for you name and gender.
- NOTE* You cannot change your gender or name during the game. It is recommended that you choose a gender that in your own. Whether you choose boy or girl, it won't affect gameplay, only what type of bag and clothing you wear.
Now, it's time to jump into the world of Pokémon!
Twinleaf Town
The journey begins at the player's home in Twinleaf Town. They are watching the television when a news broadcast describes a team searching for a red Gyarados in a far-off lake (presumably the Lake of Rage in Johto). The broadcast states that the team has not observed the Pokémon in question. On your way out of the house, your mother will tell you that your rival Barry wishes to see you. Just as you enter his house, Barry bumps into you. Barry first says that he is fine and will fine you 1 million if you aren't there. After speaking, Barry runs back inside because he seemed to have forgotten something. Head inside and upstairs, where Barry will decide what he should bring. Barry then notices you and rushes out of the house. Barry will now wait for you on Route 201.
Lake Verity
After reaching route 201, Barry will now be right behind you. The only place you can walk to is Lake Verity. Upon their arrival, they'll see Professor Rowan, and either Lucas or Dawn. The other person with Rowan is the opposite gender of your selected character. The two are discussing the return of Rowan to Sinnoh after four years. They push past you, with Lucas/Dawn apologizing. Barry remarks that the man is intimidating, and then begins to search the lake. Once the two of you enter the long grass, both are attacked by a wild Starly. You'll then open the briefcase to find three Poké Balls, containing Piplup, Chimchar and Turtwig.
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Grotle | 
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Monferno | 
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Prinplup |
| Grass | Fire | Fighting | Water | ||
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Torterra | 
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Infernape | 
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Empoleon |
| Grass | Ground | Fire | Fighting | Water | Steel |
You chooses one, and Barry automatically selects the one with a type advantage over that one. Suddenly, Lucas/Dawn returns and remarks that Rowan would be very angry if he forgot his briefcase. They then both of you if they used a Pokémon from the briefcase. After replying, Lucas/Dawn hurries off.
Twinleaf Town
On the way back to Twinleaf Town, you'll meet Lucas/Dawn, along with Professor Rowan, who then takes a look at the Pokémon belonging to both you and Barry, then returns back to the lab with with their assistant.
After that, you'll automatically return to your house in Twinleaf Town. Mom gives you a pair of Running Shoes and asks her child to visit Professor Rowan in Sandgem Town.
Route 201
Barry has already reached Sandgem Town, so you need to head east to reach there yourself. The two Pokémon available on Route 201 are Starly and Bidoof. At this point, you are unable to capture any Pokémon.
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Sandgem Town
Upon reaching Sandgem Town, visit the largest building in town. As you are about to enter, Barry zooms out and says that the man isn't as intimidating as he first seemed, then departs for Jubilife City. After entering the lab, Professor Rowan lets you keep the starter Pokémon you used, and will give you a Pokédex and tell them to collect as many Pokémon as possible. Lucas/Dawn also says that he/she is on a Pokédex quest. Then it's time to depart for Twinleaf Town. Lucas/Dawn will insist that you tell your mom that you are leaving on a journey. After you leave Sandgem Town, Lucas/Dawn will be on Route 202, but you'll need to complete your mission to Twinleaf Town first.
Twinleaf Town
Once you get past Route 201, head to your house and after taking getting some rest, your mother is happy to hear the news and will give you the Journal to keep a record of your day-to-day activities. Barry's mother then stops by and admits that Barry left so fast that he forgot the Parcel, but your mother suggests that you can delivery this to Barry personally. Barry's mom mentions that Barry should be in Jubilife City right now. Afterwards leave Twinleaf and return to Sandgem Town. Head south to Route 219 to pick up a Antidote, though you cannot explore the rest of this route until you can use Surf. Afterwards head north of Sandgem Town to reach Route 202.
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