Platform glitch in Citadark Isle [Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness]
Posted by: VaeporSage
Date: 2014-02-14 08:36:04
It is quite an old and under-appreciated title, so I can understand why knowledge on this event would be scarce. But I have nothing better to do, and I would love nothing better in my glitching career than to get to the bottom of this mystery! ;D
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The glitch is a very odd one. It has been documented three times on YouTube, as well as being confirmed by several other YouTube members, so it is certain to be an observable phenomenon. However, close to nothing is known about how and why the glitch occurs.
The glitch takes place in a room in Citadark Isle where floating robotic platforms carry the player along. The platforms in this room normally move vertically so to transport the player to higher and lower levels of the room.
However, upon defeating a trainer named Cipher Peon Gromlet, they appear to sometimes glitch up and flash violently. A platform also appears below the player's feet, moving with him as he walks. Exiting the room cancels the glitch.
In addition, when the player walks around the room, the game may transport him automatically to various platforms. He may then walk over air, and in certain parts of the room, he may save in mid-air - and possibly explore areas outside the map!
I know that it may be difficult to visualise my description, so here are some videos of the glitch in action:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah69BFf7pSE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyRLs6BHv4Q
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2Hlrdyk2iw
Luckily, the third video in particular is an extract from a "Let's play" of Pokemon XD. What this means is that we are able to analyse what the player did before triggering the glitch. Here is that video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hdosaT6NCI
If anyone here knows anything extra about this glitch, or about the platforms in general (i.e. how they work, what might interfere with their normal function etc.), I frankly could not begin to express my gratitude. :P