Trials, Gyms or Both?

[RileyXY1]

Just because gyms aren't in the empty lots doesn't mean that there are no gyms. Gyms can exist independent of the empty lots.

 

[PurplePopplio]

Just because gyms aren't in the empty lots doesn't mean that there are no gyms. Gyms can exist independent of the empty lots.

The problem then is where would they be located? Outdoors?

 

[Mitchman]

I will say it again, trials that function as gyms. Viridian City Gym Model exists as a showcase for the games to explain how other regions have em indoors, in contrast to Alolas overworld gym trial hybrids.

 

[TheMonster6893]

I still dream of a game that combines what's good about both gyms and trials. The interesting story elements of the trials with the general structure of gyms. I don't hate gyms, but playing through the games and having the gyms only be benchmarks and have almost nothing to do with the story was getting tiring. I don't like that in so many games the gyms are just there to keep you from going any further. At least in SM the trials have a purpose to some degree. I'd like it if the gyms had more cultural relevance in their respective regions like the trials do in Alola. Make the leaders more involved in the story with better personalities other than "I am gym leader. Battle me to get badge." and then you never ever need to see them again. BW did a little of what I want, but I really want more out of it. Also I'd love it if the story interrupted the challenge of a gym or two. Have it be like once you get past a certain trainer in the gym the bad guys attack or something. Then you have to go on a mini quest before you can battle the leader or something. Anything to refresh the humdrum flatness that is modern gym leaders.