I Made Pokémon Chess

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[@LittleZReal]

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[@exoticluke99]

Yo when is Everyone is OP 3 coming out?

[@seanmiller3756]

Brother do you want chess lessons? I'm not great, but currently a coach at my local chess club and am teaching after school chess programs. If you want to start beating Poppit1 hit me up.

[@supercyclone8342]

I'm an indie game developer who just recreated chess as a side project last week (what are the chances lol). This video is tempting me to do something else with that project...

[@danielbarker7009]

Bisharp is literally based off a Bishop

[@heyyou8714]

This was a great idea dude. Got nothing else to say but that, was just a great idea.

[@TRIVIA5209]

This man really did the chess equivalent of turning items on

[@ndndjdk7976]

He really did

[@kirbyboy2631]

Yup

[@betotapia602]

Wasn’t that fire emblem?🤔xp

[@kybercrystal.]

Lol facts

[@JohnyMeBoi]

nah more like stage hazards

[@ThePureSynergist]

“Lopunny was my pawn” may be the best line ever said on this channel.

[@zawarudo855]

plus with his accent makes it sound like he's saying something else

[@ShatMyPant]

I didn't know that he said "pawn" until I read the comments lmfao 💀

[@shn4449]

@@zawarudo855 I think that was the intention lol

[@g1d3on_j98]

you sure he said pawn? might’ve been something else 💀

[@just_hage8862]

Escpeccially because he could’ve just said pawniard

[@mitakamoder]

You took chess and added the ability to choose characters,type effectiveness and RNG. Congratulations Little Z you have reinvented Fire Emblem.

[@lusaminehq]

now where's the turn wheel

[@Rpm195]

And what have you ever get done?... Exactly.

[@cjlite0210]

​@@Rpm195*got

[@tonyhakston536]

@@Rpm195 it’s not a competion, bro.

[@Totas_funnynumber]

Fire Emblem; Asking the age old question, "what if chess made you horny?"

[@Flipchu]

Having the background of each player's camera being the same color as their chess pieces is a really nice touch. Very well done!

[@wishesandbennett2372]

That's sick! I didn't even notice

[@RealbluesparkFN]

Didn't even notice

[@TrashTripp]

Certainly you make this into a website too right? If monopoly gets a website this has to!

[@SCP_O49]

yea it does need to have a website

[@UltraViolet750]

I'm working towards being a software engineer so I might make this into a website game

[@SCP_O49]

​@@UltraViolet750 if you actually make it, we thank you for the gift brother (and also link it if you do make it please)

[@awkwardsilence4241]

A website for this game would be AMAZING

[@rishimukherjee3229]

yes please

[@michels8743]

2:36 "second chess game not going so bad" he said calmly while blundering his rook and pinning his bishop to his king

[@i.love.mrbudgell]

ikr

[@pastafandom2177]

Well y'know.

[@SacredBlazeXxX]

Me who knows nothing about chess: Those are certainly words.

[@litessbu]

@@SacredBlazeXxX If you knew nothing about chess, then why did you click on this video before learning the rules?

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

@@litessbu Entertainment.

[@FrancescoMariaElFiore]

As a game designer, I can only say I am amazed at how you are able to blend different games together to create something so chaotic and yet so fun. Bravo indeed, Zack, top notch idea and video!

[@NightFreeze9128]

"I've recently started playing chess" me: *suddenly realizes how much character development this must have taken from how much he made fun of Poppt1 chess videos on underdogs a year ago*

[@zekenator3346]

Man it's so inspiring to see how after all these years in KZbin Zack still tries making new creative stuff instead of sticking to money grab videos truly a legend mate so glad to have you i am really proud of your work and i will keep supporting you now and forever keep it up buddy

[@Dr.Pimento]

This production on this video is insane. Worth the wait for sure

[@Cmullet33]

When Jackson rolled that 1 and missed his attack and yelled "what is this game?!" I laughed out loud. Genius idea. You need to trademark this game asap! 😆

[@Furry19931993]

this ... was surprisingly fun to follow along ... this could actually be some fun gimmick game that'll hold some peoples attention for a month or two and then the next thing might come along, but i'd love to give this a shot

[@Verygrimcoyote]

0:47 “I’m going to make it easier for ME to win by making it even more complicated”

[@MelodyLumina]

i love “lopunny was my pawn” cuz he was obviously playing into his accent there

[@ShatMyPant]

I didn't know that he said "pawn" until I read the comments lmfao 💀

[@shanemiller1182]

Oh I just now got the joke lmao

[@tigerjupmer123]

@@shanemiller1182 i dont

[@tigerjupmer123]

@@shanemiller1182 oh never mind

[@OneHundredFiftyTwo]

​@@ShatMyPant every comment that's related to this you appear

[@dougggtheoof]

Honestly, this made me miss our actual Pokémon chess, Pokémon TFG/Duel. For those who don't remember, you basically had these spinning Pokémon figures that moved across a board to reach a goal on the other side. A game could totally turn around due to RNG so this Pokémon Chess was spot on!

[@indecisive_v]

precisely! after the dice got added it felt like a game of pokemon duel!

[@alexholmes7328]

tbf i think pkmn duel was unofficial and that’s why it got shut down but it was so fun I remember bulbasaur and ghastly being broken for some reason

[@Mqstodon]

​@@alexholmes7328 it was official! It was actually also made with real figurines years before it became an app, shame it got the treatment it got

[@sharkodactyl7796]

The production values on this video are insane. SO crisp. The graphics for the Pokemon piece assignments looked absolutely phenomenal

[@sPasTiGHg-yi6wp]

Honestly how does he still come up with new and amazing video ideas? It’s honestly incredible

[@Bready101]

Npc detected

[@nedcurfman3486]

He said so himself: by sucking at chess and deciding to rig it

[@theluckyhooman9665]

@@fury_blade9303 i haven't gotten recommended chess videos in months

[@TheRealDarzii]

Innovative Content ✅ Australian as heck ✅ Horrible at Chess ✅ Must be Little Z 🥰

[@kindacooltho284]

What?

[@ilovecairns5181]

Australian as heck? I think you call that normal.

[@defnotnaruto222]

@@ilovecairns5181 nah he's upside down rn

[@SlowUnpacking]

Sorry mate, those are checkers ✅

[@austinpease3882]

@Little Z, You absolutely need to send in your games to GothamChess to get them analyzed, that would be absolutely hilarious, I would watch the hell out of that video. Excellent video by the way, super entertaining and really high effort. I loved it!

[@zapatocryz5866]

Gotham wouldnt waste his time

[@austinpease3882]

@@zapatocryz5866 okay then :(

[@lobolobo1304]

Bro that would be so funny! I would definitely watch that video

[@sirk603]

I don’t think Gotham would watch them

[@moistmellow1198]

@@zapatocryz5866 You know Gotham is a content creator first now and a Chess player second... it's not guaranteed but I could see Gotham making a video talking about it if he found out about it

[@StoicForce]

With all the talk we've heard about Jordan and Chess, Jackson winding up as the actual 'Chess Master' was a surprising, yet understandable twist in The Underdogs' lore.

[@Naoki_XC]

0:56 Now I get how you got to say "Lopunny" that quickly in the Family Feud video lol

[@boftungol9423]

Actually really cool to hear that Jackson is so good at chess. I thought we weren't gonna get any good chess content but cogger pulled it out of the bag.

[@bannles]

Heard about this on the podcast, and I’ve been hyped ever since. I don’t know how nobody has come up with this idea before, because the strategy of both games work super well together!

[@hand-drawnanimations8763]

This is a really amazing idea. I would love to see more of your "game-modding" ideas like this! As a lover of game design myself, this was especially interesting. I think the "Critical Hit" mechanic could work, but it would be better with an 8-sided or 10-sided die. The ~16% (or 1-in-6) chance of either critical hitting or missing is probably a bit too often. I wonder what the optimal (or one of the optimal) 'teams'/loadouts would be for this game.

[@3eve0n]

As an aspiring game designer, even a 1% chance to miss would still be an awful mechanic. it is simply too punishing in many scenarios. it's basically like tripping in brawl, but in a turn based game where the opponent doesn't even need to react quickly to punish. crits are less toxic and unfair but imo just feel unnecessary, because super effectives do the exact same thing. the game would be better overall without these mechanics at all, as the former punishes tighter, more tactical play and encourage players to always just retreat instead of counterattacking, and the latter was clearly just added as a counterbalance.

[@hand-drawnanimations8763]

I'm ambivalent to Critical Hits, but I do not like Critical Misses/Fails (looking at you, Critical Fumbles in D&D). I would argue that Critical Hits are more interesting in a TTRPG game designed for collaborative storytelling, because of the unpredictable-ness that can add to the narrative. But in a competitive game about decisions... it can just end up being frustrating. Although, Darkest Dungeon would be a lot less scary without Critical Hits. But then again, Darkest Dungeon is a game designed around the player planning for the unpredictability and danger of RNG combat.

[@blazingghost9963]

Honestly, seeing Little Z get played in chess, mainly by bad moves, was more entertaining than I thought.

[@THGMR-ox7sd]

"And Lopunny was my pawn" AYO?!

[@brothadrknes8435]

I love how Zack cut out the parts where bro was definitely both callin his ass out and lightin his ass up about bein right about that type advantage. I feel like they have these moments a lot irl cuz hopcat just had this “you think you’re always right but I got yo ass for sure” look on his face

[@mateocortes4148]

Cogger being a chess master is both surprising and also completely in character for him.

[@jacobwalters]

This is probably one of his best videos, excellent work Zack!

[@DalekIsBored]

"and lopunny was my pawn" I GENUINELY JUST FUCKING DIED THAT WAS UNCALLED FOR IN A POKEMON CHESS VIDEO MY GUY CHILLLLLLLLLLLL

[@Jay-boogie]

Love Jackson at the end! Zach: Try it at home! It's really fu- Jackson: It's f***ing shit is what it is!!!

[@Xrazoc]

This is actually something I would do too for funs, or at least something similar, glad to see this. Awesome idea.

[@JoseAlberto-Jugo]

This is nicely done and produced, kudos. Really entertaining

[@ANerdWithAPiano]

I love the classical music in the background. It adds another level to the ridiculousness of the video because it feels like such a serious backdrop for highly modded chess.

[@xicufwm]

7:13 "hm, Water and Water" got me laughing WAY MORE than I should. Love it!

[@shadethekid7]

“Lopping was my pawn” This definitely has a double meaning to it

[@meepmop1535]

He countered Cogger's skill with Cogger's awful luck. Genius

[@deutschsauce_]

Grass doesn’t take ice at 9:26. Ice will take grass, and ice resists grass. Great video and awesome concept!

[@brunoemf90]

0:57 “Loppuny was my pawn” People in Boston: 👀

[@nulpsimartech]

The 3 things I love in life are Pokémon, Chess and Little Z videos so this is a good sign that I'm gonna have a great time!

[@RealbluesparkFN]

What about Jesus.

[@Mqstodon]

​@@RealbluesparkFN that's so funny

[@theidpboi6205]

the thumbnail and title alone make this QUALITY content. Let's go, man

[@TheQueensAce719]

Subtitles: "He said 'PAWN'." My brain: "No he didn't."

[@schugginaischn6682]

The perfectly cut THE ROOOOK at 0:29 is just beautiful. I watched it like 10 times and I love it

[@sahil_tayade]

Jordon was such a good addition to this game, so funny

[@wave7090]

Jordan makes anything and everything into a meme lol

[@gavinja2712]

You should make an online version of this like you did with smash monopoly.

[@Matpit18]

The thing is with the die is that there’s an actual mechanic in Pokémon called Damage Rolls. And these rolls are ironically called High and Low Rolls, which makes the whole die rolling thing even more fitting

[@Jul1n]

They should definetely make another website for this

[@lumenessent]

whos gonna tell him nidorina isnt a ground type

[@Zimzky91]

Well it was supposed to be Nidoqueen so I guess it works

[@blueeve]

oopsies 😱😱😱 so silly 😜

[@lumenessent]

@@blueeve hi blue!

[@blueeve]

hello!!!!!

[@Sh_nko]

I've been watching his videos since he's been uploading smash 4 content and I honestly think this is one of little z's best videos, and it is very apparent. You can see the time and effort in the production, and it honestly shows how much he has grown as a youtuber. I honestly watch more of his smash content and I have also never played a Pokémon game but this is still one of my favorite videos of his. I just want to say thank you to you Little Z for making something I have never seen or even experienced in to something I can enjoy whenever I want. (Lets get Little Z to 2 million by the end of this year).

[@havenschade8174]

I hope this becomes an actual thing, this is so cool and even though I know nothing about pokemon and a bit about chess, i would love to play this

[@hippieofthehill]

I find myself rooting for cogger no matter who's video he's in lmfao

[@novaaaaa3916]

Ah yes RNG chess perfect

[@anachronity9002]

this actually looks pretty fun without the critical hits and misses. You would probably add the rule that you can never directly take the king, even with an extra move from super effective, and that the king doesn't sacrifice itself on a not very effective capture.

[@DoctorNovakaine]

This guy really can even make advertising entertaining. Little Z's sponsored segments alone are better than some people's entire KZbin careers. Also, very neat twist on chess, maybe needs a bit of playtesting and some additional modeling to truly complete the idea, but as a proof of concept I like it.

[@sergionieto8667]

The type matchups was kinda odd, but I gotta say, having a chance to miss your attack or to move again does sound interesting

[@TheChildishYT]

only little z could make chess this fun and this interesting to watch

[@ScribblenautMaxwell]

name checks out

[@SpookyouKnowIt23]

Zack, I so respect the hustle. You're always inventing new games or finding weird spins to put on things to make more content out of them.

[@Enzevil]

I missed your content dude, glad to see you're back with another banger!

[@stevelucky7579]

You absolute mad lad, you made Chess 2! Most people’s joke about it, but you literally made Chess2 possible!

[@thundercracker07]

congrats on a mil, big milestone homie 💯

[@emw8807]

I love this video, such a great concept. I don’t understand anything about chess or pokemon but still one of your best videos

[@vincentvandoorn2568]

9:29 Zack should have lost his gogoat because it's not super effective against ice... but he does remember the rule when Poppit does it the next turn hahaha

[@Lyreen]

you can tell this game is just like pokemon because jackson got absolutely haxxed there. great content

[@azulfuego998]

This is really cool. I feel like the dice rolling could be a defensive option instead. Where the person losing the piece, if they roll a six it's considered a dodge.

[@danield879]

Glad to be a member mate. You always make my day better Zach

[@ElectricSpectes]

2:07 love the roads factory music

[@TrainzAlexCarrStudios2003]

"I don't wanna pick an ice type, they suck against everything!" Legendary Flying & Dragon: Am I a joke to you?

[@Shalakor]

You should go full checkers and have type effectiveness still count when you take a piece with your second move after being super effective. You could chain combo, or you could still lose your piece while taking a piece after the first for being ineffective in that matchup. Also, have second types matter, so the type combinations are just as complicated as Pokemon. ...You could make it as insane as 5D Chess if each Pokemon/piece had a different typed attack for each direction you could move it in, each piece have a stats card you have to reference when making a move, so the Pokemon's type is only defensive (you'd have to base their moves on actual in-game move pools).

[@groundedhippo9356]

As a Pokémon fan, I’d love to play a version of this where both sides either have both their primary and secondary typing, or are chosen as Pokémon that only had one typing to begin with to keep things simple.

[@ChaoticWooper]

after being rejected by super smash bros, i'm more than happy to join pokemon chess, thanks for "inviting" me! :D

[@cardboardgaming101]

I love how you make infrequent adult jokes with no context and don't censor them. The funniest thing is they aren't ironic

[@ZEL1579]

Does anyone else just love chaotic poppt. Whenever he starts screaming and going nuts thats when you know the video is good.

[@wedoofficial4333]

This video has been a long time coming, glad it’s finally here

[@moz3169]

hahaha 6:01 was so funny, who needs trousers when u won’t be seeing them

[@lucinamain6861]

if u introduce abilities and items, u could give kingdra the sniper ability and/or the scope lens to increase its chances of critical hits

[@calapai7]

Great idea, I was glued to the screen without knowing anything that was going on.

[@toxic_cowZ]

love that with the rng! you should totally try to get some more players in!

[@FunyunsAreGreat]

Dude love your smash content and I’m getting into chess will definitely watch chess uploads keep them coming 👍

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

That one guy with the Arceus piece: *I am unstoppable*

[@PotyGames]

"chansey is pink like the other one, why is not fairy" thats a pretty good point

[@mewan151]

This would be an awesome website game, and I really hope this video does well because it was a great watch and I know it's been in the making for a while

[@Basedgodnick69]

I feel up pretty up to date on all little z and underdog videos in the past few months and I had no idea little z liked chess haha

[@inaneinacheve]

Me neither dude, must be from his streams/free time

[@Basedgodnick69]

@@inaneinacheve Inside knowledge/joke for sure

[@kestrelynn]

It was a recent thing on the underdogs podcast

[@prakharsaxena9730]

Love both chess and Pokemon And you fused themvery nicely And you just gained a subscriber 😄

[@Kasper_9091]

This is masterpiece, 10/10 keep up the good work!

[@ultragamer8816]

This man really did the equivalent of turning on items in chess

[@Xenonia]

Somebody needs to make this on Tabletop Simulator ASAP

[@eggalicious4]

5:50 if you look at the eyes, you can tell that's a shiny Jigglypuff. Jigglypuff's eyes are normally blue, where as its shiny's are green.

[@nintendope8837]

Saw the stream and decided i had to binge this man again

[@spiffykanger7901]

this was actually very well thought out as well as having amazing production quality, if this doesn't blow up i dont know what will

[@UmbrotheUmbreon]

The extreme contrast of playing against HopCat and Poppt1 was absolutely hilarious. The idea of this is honestly super cool too! It's not too complex and still a challenge with lots of strategy.

[@ollievaatstra6031]

Zach: i think im doing all right in these chess games, blundering every move

[@stephenhiney5018]

This looks both hilarious and fun. Little Z you are a genius.

[@antonioguerrerolopez591]

Dude, should make it that it starts all baby Pokemon, they have to reach the other side to evolve, and so Charmander needs to move from one end to evolve, and then once more to be a Charizard. So it be just a fire but if they want the be something like a flying time they can switch of that is the second type but only if they reach the other side too. Also should be that a pawn doesn't become any piece when reaching the other side making it more meaningful to lose a piece

[@nicisdebest]

Him:"Lopunny was my pawn" Pawniard: "dude wtf?"

[@mq8858]

For dual types, I feel like the attacker should choose which type is being used. For example, a graveler can use rock type to supereffective the flying zubat, or use the ground type to hit the poison type (because zubat is only 1 at a time). However, zubat can use either poison or flying against any pokemon it attacks. For example, it deals neutral damage to graveler with flying vs ground. This makes dual types much stronger, but also more vulnerable.

[@striderzer0]

5:00 "Am I A Joke To You" -Corviknight

[@coqueliquotrouge5712]

"Chess is hard and i suck at it, so lets make it even harder" LittleZ 2023

[@jefferydavidson5347]

Playing against HopCat and Poppt was perfect for seeing if Pokémon or chess experience is more important for this game

[@cupcakemedia1143]

At this point Little Z is becoming the Australian Alpharad. Started in Smash, branched out to other games, and soon he'll be torturing his friends for content.