You dont need to collect all the pokemo... stones.
There is no counter and you dont need it. Just explore and play on.
Then play the game again later on. Thats what RPGs are meant to be like, you know?
I didn't ask your opinion on how to play the game...we each have our own style.
And yes...there is a point in the game where you can't go further unless you've unearthed all the stones.
If you don't have anything to contribute then please don't post.