Pokémon Amethyst

[Shaggy Typhlosion]

How about this image for Porygon2?
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/jaqthemouse/porygon2.png

[Atomic_Reactor]

I would work on the outline a bit... it's all black. It shouldn't be.
What are you posting that for anyway 0_o (not trying to be mean, I just have no idea why you did it ^_^)

[grovyle10]

looks fun, i can wait for it to come out

[Platinum Lucario]

It looks really nice...
I really can't wait for it to be released. ^^

[piers590]

wow this game looks really neat i hope i can play it real soon :-D

[MasterPalkia]

That looks realy good. I'll help out if you need it.

[evanescencelord]

its looks great, well done!If you need animations i am making some but i dont know how long they will take but i can send u some when there finished if u would like?

^_^

[Blazers08]

Your a really good spriter Wichu
I envy you

[hydramon]

Um... I'm not overly experienced in Spriting etc. but I can try my hand at making shiny versions of your current sprites? I'll start on one soon. Not saying which one though =X

[Darkly_the_flygon]

wichu, I have not seen you in a long time... have you givrn up on this hack?

[Atomic_Reactor]

I can say that he most certainly did not give up on this hack.
anybody can figure this out due to the fact that this is NOT A HACK, but rather a GAME.
I don't think he's given up though. He's probably just busy with other stuff :P

[Flygon234]

i wanna help with ideas i have some new abilites and pokemon i wanna share with you-although i can't make sprites

[heatransoul]

I have tried making a game like this and failed... Great Job! How did you make it? I used the same tools as you...

.:Edit:.
Lots of Questions...
1. How do you change Tiles RPG Maker XP??
2. How do you make scripts?
More to come Later!

[wahaha123321]

wow.... i like the way you make it.... the graphics and new pokemon
specially to "dipleaf" lol its so cuuuuuuuuuute men...

[TheBestNaruto101]

this game is looking good im supporting it.cant wait to it comes out.

[fudgy]

verry GOOD!!!! might i ask you to help me, if you are willing to please message me? :

[Shadowlurker]

this looks amazing cant wait for a release :)

[PokeFanv1]

this looks amazing cant wait for a release :)
yeah it does.can wait for a release:)

[Misstres Meg]

This is amazing. I have been looking through and I'm going to support it.

[Lorem Ipsum]

Hi there, Wichu. I was just wondering whether you've done any more work on the project? It just seems as though you've hit a wall in your progress, or we'd be getting updates ;_;

[Wichu]

I have been working on it, but just not updating for some reason :S

Well, if you want to know what I've been up to:
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot134.png
Spot the difference in comparison to the older screens :P

[Mitchman Is]

Uh everything? Or is it the hero sprite?

[adamb241]

He changed the look of the trees.

[Wichu]

It's not the tileset - if you look in the Screenshot Showcase thread, I've beenusing those tiles for a few months.
The hero sprite hasn't changed either.
Keep guessing :P

[shinylugia249]

It looks like you changed the screen size to the dp screen size.

[Virtual Chatot]

Is it the flowerz? o:

They look different

[Lorem Ipsum]

I know~

The screen size has been changed!

[Wichu]

I did change the tileset slightly - the new flowers and sand tiles haven't been shown before.

But the main change, as shinylugia249 and Lorem Ipsum noticed, is that I've increased the resolution. This was because I felt some of the screens were becoming too cluttered, and I was running out of space, especially on the Trainer Memo page of the Summary screen. Advance-style sprites are staying, though. But all of them will be recoloured :O

Expect screens tomorrow (and possibly some details on the story)! :D
I'm going to try and renovate the first post next weekend.

[DaSpirit]

The new screenshot looks pretty good. The only thing I would say is that I'm really not sure if the character is in the center of the screen or if it's just me. Notice how you can see like half the grass.

[Vampire://Krimm]

Mmm, the screenshot is yummy :D I'm loving your tileset, and I'd love to see more environment screenshots ^^ Can't wait for the update, Wichu.

[Atomic_Reactor]

If i were you, id add a small shade of dark green, or a semi transparent shadow to act as the shadow for those ledges.
I just think it would look better.
Games lookin good tho :P

[Wichu]

More screens, this time of the Summary screen in the new DS resolution.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot135.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot136.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot137.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot138.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot139.png
Not the most exciting screens, but they do have new graphics. New Axolitl sprite, too :D
I also added a few things to the trainer memo - the capture details and a small notes section. In this, you can give each of your Pokémon a comment - useful for all kinds of things ;)
I'm not sure what I should have in the purple bit on the left, though. Any suggestions?

Also, here's the new Trainer Card.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot140.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot141.png
The reverse is similar to the trainer cards you see on the internet. I'm planning on adding the Pokémon's levels and gender. There's a small bug where the starter Pokémon doesn't register on the Pokédex, hence only having one Pokémon caught on the front. It's easily fixed, though.
Dipleaf's head has been changed, too.

Finally, here's an animation of the new menu system.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Animations/Menu.gif
Left and right to switch the selected option, and up and down to switch your team order. Rather simple controls :P

[Neo-Dragon]

The new tiles look amazing. The tiles all look really well together.
The DS Resolution is better I think. The simpler controls to the menu will make things much quick to get done. Good job Wichu. This project is one of my favs on the board. I like your scripting skills, and how your trying to use your own ideas rather then take someone elses.
Cool update.

[PoKéMaKeR]

amazing..!!
It's just.... yeah, Amazing!!:D
I really like this game, I wonder why i haven't posted on it before 0_o
So Wichu, keep up the good work!

PoKéMaKeR

[Shikamaru88]

nice game its clearly obvious your skilled at scripting and graphics... please keep up the good work..

[Wichu]

With the tiles, I tried to emulate Kyledove's style, as I think it's one of the more distinct styles. I didn't want to use his own tiles, as a lot of games are using them, so I made some myself.

I also forgot to mention that the menu icons are placeholders until I make some specifically for it. That's why there's multiple Pokéball ones and why they don't match.

Finally, I get the feeling someone's rated my thread 1 star recently :(
Actually, it could be that two people rated it 3 stars, but that's not very satisfying either.

From now, if you rate the thread, please tell me how I could improve, unless you think it's perfect (which it isn't).

[Crosell]

Well done with that summary screen!
Hope to see anything else soon =)
And I have some time now, so if you want help with some sprites ask me..

[Mitchman Is]

Sweeeet. I like it. Oh and the bottom hmm i have an idea. You could add a family tree. You know if a breeder you could have that little addition to make it more fun. Or a rareness/preciousness meter. Say its gotten through 8 gyms a master rank contest is shiny-reverse skinned and won the E4. It would have a rareness/preciousness/rank of elite pokemon. It is prized by its trainer mitch. It has been with him from the start and helped him through many obstacles.
Good idea eh?

[Chaos_Spark]

Hey Wichu,the games coming on great,can't wait for it to finish!


The more screenies,the less I can wait!

[Wichu]

~link smash~: Keep in mind that it has to fit; good luck squeezing a family tree into there! It should be something simple. Actually, that gives me an idea - the item it's holding fills it perfectly (even though that's already on the first page of the Summary screen).

Thanks for the support!
A few posts above this, I asked people rating the thread to give ways in which I could improve. You haven't been doing that!
Especially the person who just gave it 4. What should I improve to bring it up to a 5? It doesn't help if you rate it without saying why you gave it that score...

[ryushin5]

Well i don't know if this improves the game or not but you know when you catch a pokemon and it shows there profile right after you catch it how about it shows also in the corner what moves they know i got that idea from pokemon diamond and pearl when paul always used his pokedex after he catches a pokemon to see whattype of moves they got but it's just a suggestion though.

[Kawaii, Inc.]

Yayyys. I really like those screens. The resolution is much better. Although, about the trainer card, if you're using the advanced sprites, the card looks very empty to the right. The new menu looks great as well (although, I prefer the old one better ^__^;;). Are you just working on getting the games system working right now, or have you started on the story? Can't wait for the next update!

[Skele]

I think in summary screen where are pokemon nature you can descripe what that nature give and maybe write in statystic page about pokemon EV and IV.

[Yuoaman]

Wow... that's great...

Your new menu just makes me drool, if I could just steal that... nah... I'd get caught...

But seriously Wichu, everything is looking great, don't give up or I'll hunt you down! [/seriousness]

[Mitchman Is]

Well wichu if you want an answer its simple. People want css or at least the ones who ignore great games cause of no css first post. I mean i want it but what ever. It doesnt make the gme better does it? No so worry bout the game and not the thread. How bout the pokemon ranking idea?

[Neo-Dragon]

Don't worry about the rating of the thread man. Who cares about it.

[PokemonOI]

Don't worry about the rating of the thread man. Who cares about it.
Yes thats what I go by. Who cares about the rating its rare that I look a threads rating and decide whether or not I wanna look at it.

[~*HazaBaraFatale*~]

Well i don't know if this improves the game or not but you know when you catch a pokemon and it shows there profile right after you catch it how about it shows also in the corner what moves they know i got that idea from pokemon diamond and pearl when paul always used his pokedex after he catches a pokemon to see whattype of moves they got but it's just a suggestion though.

thats actually a great idea because it gets annoying catching pokemon and its not what you want(stats, nature, characteristic) and you can release it right away if its not, another feature that would go with that.

[Wichu]

Take a look at the first post.

[Mitchman Is]

Nice. Real nice. Oh is that wichus evo in your avie. Thats nice as well. Anyweh no screenshots? Sure you got a reason but thats a bit unfair to have a game up in the showcase but no screens. Anyweh hmm i was thinking under the pic. Instead of an item or a rank of the pokemon(my idea but got ignored) mabye hmm oh i got it. A hapiness bar! I mean at least let us see how happy the pokemon is with you.

[adamb241]

I love the new screens. They are amazing. Great work!

[Wichu]

Nice. Real nice. Oh is that wichus evo in your avie. Thats nice as well. Anyweh no screenshots? Sure you got a reason but thats a bit unfair to have a game up in the showcase but no screens. Anyweh hmm i was thinking under the pic. Instead of an item or a rank of the pokemon(my idea but got ignored) mabye hmm oh i got it. A hapiness bar! I mean at least let us see how happy the pokemon is with you.

It's not Wichu's evo, it's a new sprite of it. The evo looks more different.

Screenshots are going back up later today.

I did think of something to put there - the Pokémon's form. For example, Burmy and Deoxys will be making use of it. For happiness, I think the background colour could change - that way it seems more natural. You can't measure happiness with numbers in real life, can you?

Anyway, now I have a new thread, I should make myself a new signature.

[Mitchman Is]

I know you cant in numbers. I mean like put a heart there and have it filled slowly with all the love of your pokemon for you. And if its full then that pokemon loves you forever. Unless you start rare candying it then your love goes . But the form thing is nice. I mean it could have ini sprites of whatever form it has and highlights the one its in now right?Aha ok i took it as an evo. I like it better.

[Pokémonlegend222]

when will a beta come out?

[SethCullen]

I want this game alot in my VBA. the pokemon look amazing, the game just sounds lovely.

[Electramite]

This is really just amazing. I was wondering if you still need spriters, I'd love to help you sprite. ^^ Oh, and can I also be a beta tester if the spaces haven't already been filled? I'm willing to sprite any Pokemon, just reply please. Thanks.


And I love how you changed the menu bar! This will be the next Shiny Gold I know it.

[RyuKotsei]

This....Looks....AWESOME! Keep up the fantastic work. :D

[Vampire://Krimm]

-eats screenshots-

Curse your fancy Buildings and tiles << They look great, I'm really liking the new screenshots ^^

[Master Mapper1]

The pokemon and screenshots look amazing. Can't wait to get it

[Wichu]

SethCullen: It's not a ROM hack, so you don't need VBA to play it.

Anyway, I've updated the Pokémon section in the first post. Argaze, a Pokémon which was revealed in the thread but never added to the first post, has been added.

I've added the new sprites for each of the Pokémon. Also, I've updated the information for each Pokémon. The Pokémon 'kind' has been added, and the descriptions have been changed to the official Pokédex descriptions.

[eric the espeon]

Do you have full information about the new Pokemon? Like Base Stats, Lv up/Egg/Tutor/TM/HM moves, Evolution level, Ability, Egg groups, EPs from beating it, Catch Rate ect..?

If not, I would like to help with that kind of stuff.

[Destined]

Do you have full information about the new Pokemon? Like Base Stats, Lv up/Egg/Tutor/TM/HM moves, Evolution level, Ability, Egg groups, EPs from beating it, Catch Rate ect..?

If not, I would like to help with that kind of stuff.

You can easily just go to Serebii.net for that kind of stuff, so I don't think Wichu would need any help with that. Besides, I think Wichu already has all the information on the new Pokemon forms stats. Based on Screenshots I saw in Pokemon Essentials thread.

[CoN~]

Looks extremely interesting, though I must say the sprites look like they could use some tuning...

And a menu system similar to mine too, although yours is much better.

[Wichu]

Eric: I don't really need anything right now. However, I'm planning to get permission to use the CAPs, so you could try making their in-game stats such as growth rate, egg steps etc.
Destined: He meant the new Pokémon I (and a few others) have designed. Or as a lot of people call them, the Fakemon.
Emerald Ex: What exactly about the sprites needs tweaking? Artists aren't usually good at criticising their own work, so I don't know what needs improving...

[CoN~]

Oh, sorry for not going more in depth before. Despite being somewhat of a pixel artist myself I find it hard to pin-point exactly what's wrong.

Some of them (Bushby, Dipleaf, Ignicub) lack that certain Pokemon flare, and are far too generic. Ignicub for example looks like like a bear cub on fire, whereas it should be more stylized.

Dithering is often used in unusual places, such as the body and head of Dipleaf.

Others just need the lineart fixed up a bit, which is what I meant in the first place.

Sorry, they're still very good sprites, but there's always room for improvement. :)
I'm rather partial to Axolitl actually, he looks cool.

[Blazers08]

I really like your game wichu!
It shows a lot of promise.

[Flygon234]

Am offering to help with ideas-can sprite although my scratch sprites are meh.

[braverichie]

nice game when will it be able to be downloaded? sorry im new so i dont know much

[TeddiursaFan]

nice game when will it be able to be downloaded? sorry im new so i dont know much
After he finishes... So your new? Go look at the game development rules under game development.

[Shaggy Typhlosion]

I also have ideas for items.
Nanab Incense: Raises critical-hit ratio of Aipom and Ambipom. (This item causes these Pokemon to hatch a Bushby egg at the Day-Care)
Bibbur Band: Boosts FIRE-type moves (Only effective when held by Charizard, Typhlosion, Blaziken, Infernape, and Ignicub's final form)

[KrystalRules]

So where exactly can we play this or when exactly can we expect to play this?

[thorn96]

Wat?!?

You TOTALLY stole the name from me!!!!

Nah, I don't care. I've got another name.

By the way, this looks really good. What tools did you use?
Spill!!!!

Seriously, I DESPERATELY need help with my hack.

I'm probably gonna make a Help Recruitment thread
on the Team Discussions page.

Look for a thread with "thorn96" as the creator.

You don't have to, but you look like a real kick @$$ pokemon
hacker, and I could learn from guys like you.

Keep up the good work,

Thorn96

[Destined]

Wat?!?

You TOTALLY stole the name from me!!!!

Nah, I don't care. I've got another name.

By the way, this looks really good. What tools did you use?
Spill!!!!

Seriously, I DESPERATELY need help with my hack.

I'm probably gonna make a Help Recruitment thread
on the Team Discussions page.

Look for a thread with "thorn96" as the creator.

You don't have to, but you look like a real kick @$$ pokemon
hacker, and I could learn from guys like you.

Keep up the good work,

Thorn96

Oh great not another one, this happens to be called a "GAME" not a "HACK".
(When will people learn?)
Wait, didn't I post in your thread that Amethyst was already taken by Wichu?
Well anyway, I'm looking forward to updates, as I always am with all of my favourite games on this forum xD.

[Mitchman Is]

I love how you said oh great another one. I mean dont bother there is a countless number of people who call games hacks. Its really annoying but what can what we do right? Anyweh amythest is looking great. I cant wait to see the update!(when is it goin to come is the question but hey at least its obvious that youll make it worth while!)

[Jmanski141]

cool game looking forward to an update.

[Spriter]

This honestly is one of the most creative game ideas i have seen in a long time. The Shadow beasts and the three tribes, amazing concept. Just a random question, is the life giver mew? just wondering. Moving on, below you will find some of my examples of work.

Anyway, i am willing to help you with anything you need, as long as its in my talent range lol. I can do ideas, semi decent sprites, and i am working on a custom tileset that is a mixture of DPP tiles (fixed to be 2D) FRLG/RSE, and complte custom. If you would like to use it, just say so. I see you have an amazing tileset already thogh lol. I also am a semi-good artist when it comes to Item sprites, so if you would like to see some of them, just say so. I did revamps of the slowpoketail and the gold and silver leaves from GSC if you want to use them. As long as i get some form of credit, im ok with it.

Another point, i am also currently trying to become a better drawer, and im alright at drawing anime characters if you need first form characeters designed. And by first form i mean a semi-decent sketch, which you can revamp later. Another skill i posess is the skill to find things over the internet, and in my files of saved documents. If you are looking for a certain sprite, say a DP trainer or sometihng, i have those as well. Also, i am pretty good at organizing things into grids (like a fakemon or trainer grid perhaps)


Some of my work:
http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/660/picture005at7.jpg
First off, i have some badges i drew for my old region. Do not use these, as they are not my design, they are a revamp of a design submitted to my region.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5466/itemdexgd3.png
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5466/itemdexgd3.png
Two grids that i arranged for fakemon and items. Do not use any fakemon in the grid.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9589/brockyh2.png
A DP sprite i did of Brock. As you can see, i am not the best trainer artist ever, but i put full effort into it. You may use this sprite if needed, but i dont see how it would be needed lol.

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/1933/owszs6.png
Some DP OW's. I see your not useing DP Ows so just ignore these.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7018/alberotownej3.png
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3244/riovilletz5.png
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9655/moderavillageve1.png
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9515/route231dg2.png
Some Maps i put together for my old region.

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/9392/typebarsfm4.png
Custom Type Bars- I made these for myself, but you may use these if you wish. Please make sure i get credi if you do.

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/1600/itemsiu6.png
Some of my items. Some are custom, and some are from concepts from GSC and XD/Collesseum. The regular pokeball is just a recolor, because i dont like the orange they use in the games. You may use any of these as you wish, again if i get credit.

So, as i said, this is an amazing concept, and please dont lose interest in it. That would be a tradegy if this peject died. Lastly, i would like to apologize for the length of my post, i just want to help ^-^'

[Doomed.&.Dreaming]

why do you need to use Firered style sprites?

Besides that, this game looks GREAT. It sucks you took the name amethyst, i was gonna use it when my game got started. Oh well. I'll think of a new one.

[Atomic_Reactor]

they work more efficiently in RMXP
DP sprites are to big.

[Phaits]

Great! Best hack I have seen so far. Anyway, Im still a n00b so that doesn't really count for much, but I will most certainly get.

[Fangking Omega]

It's definitely not a hack. I don't understand why people can't grasp that. It is a game in its own right, not an edited ROM, and yes, it is outstanding.

[Wichu]

Spriter: The type icons look pretty cool. Would you mind if I used them, and made similar ones for physical/special/other? Also, you posted the items grid twice, and missed out the Pokémon one...
Darkwiz: It's just that I dislike the style of the D/P sprites - the outlines, colours, shading... Besides, with the smaller Advance sprites, I have more room to put other stuff in.

[Red Gyrados]

damn i was just gonna do that fko.
Keep it up Wichu! this is gonna turn out great XD
maybe you should fix Dipleaf a bit

[Wichu]

How do you think I should improve it? I admit, it's not the best, but I can't really make out why...

Oh, and I added Lmayonaise to the staff list. He's helping out with designs, and has also kindly volunteered to do some Sugimori art of the starters.

[Crosell]

Well wichu Dipleaf is not really bad sprited the only thing is you said it's a seed dino pokemon.
His head is not really dinosaur like, it's more alien haha, if you would change the sprites you should add different eyes to it, further from that maybe slow down with the dithering.
I have to say that the first Ignicub was better then the one you have now, because of the head, it's nose is abit weird compared to the other one.
Thats all I have to say about your sprites, I really think you're a great spriter so :)
Succes with everything.

[Lmayonaise]

Lmayonaise here, got some refinements of the starters as they lacked something.

And that something is VERY important to a pokeymon design!



DIPLEAF: grass starter, based off diprotodon or whatever it is. incorporating the quadraped presentation in dipleaf.
Design characteristics: they have blue fruit juices in their bodies and the blue areas signilise where they are excreted.



Fire bear starter. just a redesign refinement. Design characteristics: they unintentionally cause forest fires due to their ever flaming hands. the neck fur is actually flammable.


Water starter; ave to be careful that it's not like Wooper or Mudkip, since theyre both based o nthe same thing as this. Characteristics: it prefers to swim out in lakes when there is thunderstorms and likes to conduct electricity to its horn things.

i'll have more stuff next week.

[Doomed.&.Dreaming]

\http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/8657/lucariofroy2.png (http://imageshack.us)

its a firered lucario i did REALLY quickly. It's not from scratch, either.


LOL but thanks for clearing that up! It may prove useful for my game.

[RhymesWithEmpty]

I've been lurking here for a while, just wanted to say that everything looks great, and those starter redesigns are wonderful! Dipleaf looks much better, especially. The fire cub looks a little crazed XD;

[Phaits]

Well excuse me! Its just kind of what you call it, unless you are an uber-nerd. It is a hack, but yes it is also an original game. So get over yourself if you think that it isn't a hack. What are you doing to get the main basis for the game? Hacking an official game!!!! Not that it's a bad thing, don't get me wrong, but don't go so far as to say its completely original.

[shinylugia249]

This is not a hack! A hack is basically just chaging a rom, while this is a a game made completely from scratch using rpg maker xp. If it was a hack then it would be in the hack showcase.

[Yuoaman]

Well excuse me! Its just kind of what you call it, unless you are an uber-nerd. It is a hack, but yes it is also an original game. So get over yourself if you think that it isn't a hack. What are you doing to get the main basis for the game? Hacking an official game!!!! Not that it's a bad thing, don't get me wrong, but don't go so far as to say its completely original.

It is completely original, he is NOT using any official game created by Nintendo as a base, he is creating the systems, not piggybacking on some other's hard work, how come you people can't grasp that fact!? Did you even look at the section you were posting in? It clearly says: 'This forum is not for ROM-Hacks or things related to them!'... so you should look before you post...

Anyways, Wichu it's looking as great as always!

[CoN~]

Well he is using the starter kit, right, so it's not all his work.

But it's original work nonetheless and it is not a hack at all.

And I can't wait to play it.

[Doomed.&.Dreaming]

In NO way is this a hack, because he uses RPG maker XP and starts FROM SCRATCH not using Nintendo's games as a base.
This forum is not for ROM-Hacks or things related to them!
So its not that we don't call it a hack, it's just NOT A HACK.

[Phaits]

Oh really? Oh, sorry guys! I guess I really should.... Im kinda a noob....

[Muzikpunk]

Awesome. I'm new here btw XD

[Wenrare]

Awesome i must have!! This is just too cool!

[thorn96]

Oh great not another one, this happens to be called a "GAME" not a "HACK".
(When will people learn?)
Wait, didn't I post in your thread that Amethyst was already taken by Wichu?
Well anyway, I'm looking forward to updates, as I always am with all of my favourite games on this forum xD.

Yes, you did post in my thread, and you never visit anymore!
I've, like, COMPLETELY changed everything. And no-one
cares about giving me support! All they want to do is hurt
my feelings.

By the way, when you say "not another one!", your wrong. It's
the same one! Jeez. :-(

Oh, hey Wichu, how did you make the awesome Amethyst banner!
Spill!

[Lmayonaise]

Wow, my feelings too are hurt because no one visits your game thread anymore! I mean golly wee that's just such a tragedy! :O

[thorn96]

Wow, my feelings too are hurt because no one visits your game thread anymore! I mean golly wee that's just such a tragedy! :O

Ha ha. I'm dying because I'm laughing SO hard /:-(

Honestly, some people just have no respect.

I bet I'm twice as good at hacking than you, even considering
I have no idea how half of my hacking tools work. OMG, I made
a joke.

[lriley777]

wow, cant wait until this is done. oh, can i be in the game as well?

gender:male name:Luke

[popetaffy]

i can already tell this is going to be wonderful.
i'm looking forward to when it finally gets completed. ^^
good luck with it.

[Skeetendo, Inc.]

Ha ha. I'm dying because I'm laughing SO hard /:-(

Honestly, some people just have no respect.

I bet I'm twice as good at hacking than you, even considering
I have no idea how half of my hacking tools work. OMG, I made
a joke.

Considering this has nothing to do with hacking, your "joke" failed immediately. Also it was extremely unfunny.

ANYWAYS, not get off track...

Amazing game Wichu. It's very inspiring to many, and I know it inspires me to create. Good work and I can't wait to play the full thing.

[thorn96]

Considering this has nothing to do with hacking, your "joke" failed immediately. Also it was extremely unfunny.

ANYWAYS, not get off track...

Amazing game Wichu. It's very inspiring to many, and I know it inspires me to create. Good work and I can't wait to play the full thing.


Hey, that other pawn started it :-( I'm always getting blamed!

[Lmayonaise]

Ha ha. I'm dying because I'm laughing SO hard /:-(

Honestly, some people just have no respect.

I bet I'm twice as good at hacking than you, even considering
I have no idea how half of my hacking tools work. OMG, I made
a joke.

I do have respect, just not to little cry babies.

You probably are, then again I don't make my way out on hacking a Pokémon game that doesn't set itself with too much pride and originality. My friend, I'm just not sad enough to spend all my leisure time on developing Pokémon games! Shocker!

Hey, that other pawn started it :-( I'm always getting blamed!

I'm no pawn! I'm a friggin BISHOP! BOOYA I MOVE TO SQUARE C3! CHECK..AND MATE IT SEEMS!

[Wichu]

Stop it, Nelson. If you want to flame each other, do it somewhere else.

No update today; I've been trying (and failing) to use the trade system. I've asked poccil to fix a few bugs with it - hopefully he will.

Also, what do you think of my avatar? It's only temporary; I'll go back to my old one soon. I just had a random urge to change it :P

[Atomic_Reactor]

it looks cool. is it real? lol.
did you make it?
will we be able to purchase them?!

[Fangking Omega]

Oh man.... XD

To the above poster, this game is being developed by Wichu, it is unofficial as such, but it will eventually be available for download :)

[Atomic_Reactor]

lol. i knew that.
i was talking about the plushie in his avatar D:

[Fangking Omega]

OH! I feel so stupid, I didn't even see your username XD You know when you're just on autopilot?

Sorry buddy. And I agree, I want one.

Men, back to the inn!

[Atomic_Reactor]

lol no problem XD

But seriously, did you make that plushie wichu?

[Vampire://Krimm]

No update?! D: I FEEL ROBBED.

I seriously cannot wait to see what more masterpieces you can whip up with RMXP. Nonetheless, good luck with your work and I hope the Trading System will work out for ya.

[thorn96]

Lmayonaise, shut your mouth. Sorry if this is annoying
you Wichu, this guy just REALLY gets on my nerves.
Sorry if this really frustrates everyone, but Lmayonaise,
don't you have anything better to do other than
p!ssing me off?

And everyone, sorry if I'm acting like an ass. I'll try
not to do it again. :-(

Anyway, where can I download RPG Maker XP?

I'm sick of making hacks that look like crap. And if I find out,
I promise I'll stop talking about hacks and I'll stop acting like
a pawn. I just want people to appreciate me for once in
my life!

Jeez, I sound like a fvcking poet. I've got a great idea for
an RPG. I'll put it on this website's forum if I can get my
hands on RMXP.

And Wichu, you still haven't answered my question.
How did you make that banner? The more I look at
it, the more I feel like I'm on ecstasy. ;-P

[Wichu]

Yeah, I made it at school around 2 years ago. :P

Unfortunately, it's not for sale, and I'm not planning to make another.

Thorn: As I said, take your argument out of this thread. Just search "download rpg maker xp" on Google, or go to the official website (http://tkool.jp/products/rpgxp/eng/). As for the banner, I made it with Paint.NET and Photshop (for the text). Paint.NET is free, and is downloadable at GetPaint.NET (http://www.getpaint.net). Play around with gradients and transparency, and you'll eventually get something that looks good.

[CoN~]

It is certainly a very nice looking banner but it doesn't look like it was incredibly difficult to do.

(i.e. don't bug him and figure it out yourself)


Are you planning on showing any more custom pokemon, Wichu?

[Avatar]

Lmayonaise, shut your mouth. Sorry if this is annoying
you Wichu, this guy just REALLY gets on my nerves.
Sorry if this really frustrates everyone, but Lmayonaise,
don't you have anything better to do other than
p!ssing me off?
Don't you have anything better to do than continuing what is essentially a pointless argument that you brought on yourself?

And stop deliberately bypassing the censors.

[thorn96]

Well, thanks for the advice Wichu.

As for the rest of you, I do want to settle this argument
with Lmayonaise somewhere else, so I'll reply to the
degrading PM he sent me and rid you of my presence.

Bye! And I'm not coming back unless I really have to.

[KrystalRules]

stop running off people! my goodness! its not that annoying! just skip over the post and let the mods handle it!

anyway. the game is looking amazing! keep up the good work! cant wait to see the trade system!

[CollosalPokemon]

Keep up the great work wichu!

[Lmayonaise]

Grow a spine thorn. SO Wichu, I don't really completely understand - what does Amythest have that makes it differ to Acanthite and Titanium and Iron? I just feel like I need more clarification there.

[Wichu]

I have a request. Could everyone please spell Amethyst correctly? It really bugs me when you don't...

Anyway, there's quite a few differences between this and Acanthite or T/I.

Whereas Acanthite is focusing on new Pokémon designs and story, Amethyst has a bigger focus on new features. Of course, I'm not completely abandoning the story and designing Pokémon, as you've probably realized by now. I haven't seen many other games where the developers have put a lot of work into new features. Obviously, some do, but not all, which is rather disappointing... Also, whereas Acanthite is aimed at exploring Kamon's backstory, Amethyst is more like a traditional Pokémon game with new heroes, and a new story. This doesn't mean no characters from previous games will appear, though...

As for T/I, I can't really tell what its main strength is... Having a full Pokédex isn't really necessary, since the majority of it probably won't even be in the demo. No offense to them, but some of their Pokémon don't look so good either. It claims to have a few new features, but I haven't actually seen any of their implementations. Also, T/I are two versions, while Amethyst is just one. Frankly, I didn't see the point in having two slightly different versions, since I'm not trying to make money from it. It would just be extra work for me, and annoying for players.

Besides, aren't you a staff member? Why did you choose to help Amethyst, and not T/I? There must be some reason other than Fangking recommending it...

[jin14]

it's a incredible game but who is program for do it? somebody can tell me?
Sombody can tell me if i speak well or not english becouse i'm only a italian bot and i'm 14 years old!

[Wichu]

I can understand it...
I use RPG Maker XP. Search it on Google.

[Lmayonaise]

I have a request. Could everyone please spell Amethyst correctly? It really bugs me when you don't...

Anyway, there's quite a few differences between this and Acanthite or T/I.

Whereas Acanthite is focusing on new Pokémon designs and story, Amethyst has a bigger focus on new features. Of course, I'm not completely abandoning the story and designing Pokémon, as you've probably realized by now. I haven't seen many other games where the developers have put a lot of work into new features. Obviously, some do, but not all, which is rather disappointing... Also, whereas Acanthite is aimed at exploring Kamon's backstory, Amethyst is more like a traditional Pokémon game with new heroes, and a new story. This doesn't mean no characters from previous games will appear, though...

As for T/I, I can't really tell what its main strength is... Having a full Pokédex isn't really necessary, since the majority of it probably won't even be in the demo. No offense to them, but some of their Pokémon don't look so good either. It claims to have a few new features, but I haven't actually seen any of their implementations. Also, T/I are two versions, while Amethyst is just one. Frankly, I didn't see the point in having two slightly different versions, since I'm not trying to make money from it. It would just be extra work for me, and annoying for players.

Besides, aren't you a staff member? Why did you choose to help Amethyst, and not T/I? There must be some reason other than Fangking recommending it...

I asked as I felt like I wasn't really told more about it, and have been intrigued about it. Unfortunately, that's on your behalf with lack of communicating with would-be staff members.

I do agree with T/I not having strong designs, but Amethyst doesn't have strong designs either, the starters are of a quality that arn't that imaginative. The concept of Dipleaf is somewhat already used for Chikorita's line, (long-necked dinosaurs). The fire bear is a good idea, just it has to not look like a real life bear cub with fire popping out of it, some creativity has to come to it which is why I presented my design. If it's the eyes that "scares" everyone then I'll modify them, problem solved. The water starter is based on a concept that is ALREADY been used by Gamefreak not once, but TWICE. Wooper and the Mudkip line, a pretty unoriginal and lackluster effort and designing a starter in my opinion. The Aipom pre-evolution is unnecessary, due to Aipom's size being quite small and I believe that space could be used to a better candidate for a pre-evolution. The Chatot evolution is a concept somewhat overused, and you've been able to present a really decent design, so I'll give you that.

I'm not having general biasity towards anything, but the time I've been with Acanthite (25 months) has helped me explore and better myself as a designer generally, and I have brought so much to the project that sets itself as being the best product on the Pokémon fan game line. I came to you, as I believed Amythest had potential, seeing the custom work but I wasn't too sure if there was beyond custom menus..because that isn't much. Custom menus won't save a bad Pokédex. Custom menus won't save a repititious product.

So I dunno, if I'm going to be a staff member of your team, I'm going to need better communication from you, because I'm not a mind reader and you'll need to be upfront and consider things to make the project the best it can be and IN the same league as Acanthite, because it has so much potential.

That is all.

[ChaoticKitten]

Eh... Why do I sit on this forum when I should be sleeping? You guys are bad for my sleeping patterns. =]

Now to my question; (Don't blame me if it's been asked already, I'm tired...) Has this been released as a beta yet?

[Electramite]

Hey Wichu, hope you don't mind but I knda sprited your Ignicub out of boredom. http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9416/ignicubko3.png:nervous: Once again, hope you don't mind. I was just expirimenting with spriting fire, and well, um there it is...

[Pokehero22]

{deleted post}Are you freaking serious? Next time, read the first post, this game might not have a beta yet, or even a demo. Be patient...

Sheesh...

[Sandro]

{deleted post}

Dude. Uh Change ur language then post here. Otherwise just don't press the Reply Button.

[Crosell]

best thing to do is not even reply to people like that.
they enjoy reply's like you guys post...

[Atomic_Reactor]

even better, report them ;)

that'll teach 'em! >:O

[.:/Feaky/:.]

What is good:

-The sprites
-The tiles
-Menu
-Ingame Battle menu ..
-Title sequenc
-Map
-Story

What is bad:

NOTHING!!

Keep up your work ..

[ultron90]

can some tell me how to use the trading system? i can't connect to the server. it says i have to put something in the server.txt. i'm stumped, please PM me if u wish. thank you.

[Infernal Contraption]

Wow, the new updates are great. I'm not when they were changed, but they look very nice.
Also, why did you remove the animation of the title screen? Was it changed?

Well, good luck, Wichu. I hope to see more progress.

[SethCullen]

The starters look amazing. Dipleaf and the anphibias one look cool!

[Wichu]

The title animation was outdated. Once I finish the new one, I'll post it. It will be a lot better than the old one.

[Obe3]

I've looked around this thread a couple times but haven't actually looked and read the story.

Now that I have, I really like this project. Everything about it seems promising. The storyline start sounds good and the screenies look great. Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and say this game truly looks good and if finished the right way will be a long played game.

[amarj3]

few suggestions to make this game better than the games nintendo released...somehow please have pokemon learn more than 4 moves when they get to a higher level...like 5 moves at level 60...make it like the anime where pokemon can learn more than 4 moves...

gym leaders- try to have gym leaders randomly choose from around 20 of the same type pokemon when they battle the trainer. obviously it would be the same type but make them have different moves etc and it could be challenging for those who lose.

pokemon league- if you are implenting this feature which would be fantastic again try to make all sort of trainers and the comptuer randomly picks them if you can....

if your having elite 4 again please do the same to make it difficult

also try to change some of the moves- eg seisomic toss(spelling??) instead of it doing the same damage as the level of the pokemon it should be much stronger as we seen in the anime...link it to the basic attack of a pokemon or give it a base power at least

[CoN~]

The reason some of those things are the way they are is because of balance and to make the game actually work.

Take out the 4 move limit, and you have Pokemon with extremely good type coverage.
Make Seismic Toss have a base power, and it's just another generic fighting move.

But eh, not like it's my choice.

[Wichu]

The four move limit is staying. If you could have more than four moves, it would make some Pokémon nearly impossible to beat.
Gym Leaders will still use a set team. However, there will be ways to rematch Gym Leaders with stronger Pokémon. Also, the Gym Leaders' Pokémon will be stronger than those of ordinary trainers, not only in level, but also their stats.
Elite 4 are staying too. Again, their Pokémon will be a lot stronger to make it challenging. On the real games, you can beat the Elite 4 with low leveled Pokémon; here, you won't be able to.
Seismic Toss and the majority of old moves are keeping their effects. If I changed Seismic Toss, Blissey wouldn't have a reliable attacking move :P

Anyway, I've been making some new tiles, and therefore have finally progressed with mapping :D

EDIT: Screenshot!
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot162.png
Could it be... a Pokémon Gym?

[amarj3]

how about havign a mixed gym like in the anime in pokemon chronicles? i think pewter city becomes water and rock gym...could have that type of gym with random rock and water type pokemon coming out whenevr someone loads so it makes it more difficult not to cheat?

[Infernal Contraption]

The title animation was outdated. Once I finish the new one, I'll post it. It will be a lot better than the old one.Oh, okay. I never thought you could make it better, but I guess you could, 'cause you're Wichu. ;)

Screenshot!
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot162.png
Could it be... a Pokémon Gym?Wow! Now this looks really nice!

Good job on the Gym building. The only thing that seems awkward on it is the roof.
It's probably the outline or something.

Anyway, keep up the great work, Wichu.

[Neo-Dragon]

Really nice tiles Wichu. Looks really well!
I don't think the roof is off. Don't change it. It's a nice style.

[Vampire://Krimm]

Looks spiffy, as always :D Do we get to know what's inside the gym? XD

Keep up the good work, Wichu~!

[Wichu]

The inside of the Gym stays secret :P

[MasterZman]

This looks so awsome i got to get this when its done.

[.Pichu-kun]

EDIT: Screenshot!
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot162.png
Could it be... a Pokémon Gym?

Uh..uh..I-I think it's a...PokéMart! =D

Seriously, nice job on the gym. Can't wait to see some more updates. ;D
Good Luck~

[Electramite]

Anyway, I've been making some new tiles, and therefore have finally progressed with mapping :D

EDIT: Screenshot!
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot162.png
Could it be... a Pokémon Gym?

I'm loving the new tiles. :3 But wait, it's not in a city! :o I'm guessing Grass and/or Bug enthusiast.

It's looking great so far. I'm waiting to see the heroine overworld.

[Wichu]

It is in a city. You know, not all cities are grey and concreted over...
Fortree City in Hoenn is a good example. Being in the middle of a forest, it doesn't need roads.
I'm pretty sure one of the screens on the first page had the heroine OW... I'm planning on revamping them anyway, so I'll post them once I do.

[2muchfury]

damn it looks kick ass it looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chibo_wolf]

Just want to give you all a heads up don't get confused with this game and my game mine will have [shuns games] in front when it is accepted

[Game Master]

The map looks kinda weird though..how did you made the title screen?! looks cool.

[Ninja Dood]

I love the way this project is looking and going. I have a few questions about some things that other pokemon generations have had.

1)Will this game have new eeveelutions? If so can you say the types?
2)Can there be another ninja pokemon? They usually make the game very good by themselves.
3)Is there a way to battle other people who are playing this game? I know there are existing programs to battle but they don't have these new pokemon. Hopefully there will be a way to battle ingame.

Yes to all plz.

[Wichu]

1. Nope, no new Eeveelutions. I don't currently have plans for Eevee to be obtainable, anyway.
2. Again, no plans for ninja Pokémon. Sorry! You'll be able to catch Nincada and Ninjask eventually, though.
3. No link battles at the moment. However, they will definitely be in the second or third release.

Anyway, some bad news. Lmayonaise has left the team for personal reasons. This means I am looking for a new Sugimori artist! If you are interested, please PM me with an example of your work. As with other staff, you will get a Mystery Gift, and also, you will get to see Pokémon before anyone else! Of course, as with any other staff position, I am only looking for top-quality artists, so brush up on those skills!

EDIT: No-one? Well, I guess I should give it a go, then. Expect Sugimori art of the starters sometime tomorrow!

EDIT 2: Just to clarify, I'm doing the art myself, so no longer need an artist. Sorry about that if you were interested!

[Wichu]

New Dipleaf design:
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Pokemon/Sugimori%20Art/DipleafSugi.png
I have discovered I'm actually not bad at Sugi art :P

[BeachBoy]

New Dipleaf design:
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Pokemon/Sugimori%20Art/DipleafSugi.png
I have discovered I'm actually not bad at Sugi art :PThat's amazing, Wichu. o_o Well done. I fail to see why you would consider another artist when you capture your Pocket Monster's design so well.

Just a random passerby, excellent game, and I'll be sure to stop by more often now. |D I like the features you have going for ya too. Keep up the fantastic work, Wichu. :D

[CoN~]

Much better than the older version of Dipleaf.

[Wichu]

That's amazing, Wichu. o_o Well done. I fail to see why you would consider another artist when you capture your Pocket Monster's design so well.

The thing is, I didn't know I was that good at Sugimori art, since I've never tried it before :P

[Yuoaman]

Great job Wichu, I really want to see more of your Fakemon in that style!

[Wichu]

I'm going to try and get the other two starters done tomorrow, and then get back to spriting and mapping. After I finish the starters, would it be a good idea to do one piece of art every week?

[Trace]

You are pretty darn good at Sugimori art! :P
How long does it usually take you to make one?

[D.aisuke]

New Dipleaf design:

I have discovered I'm actually not bad at Sugi art :P

Holy Sh-t! And you want another artist why? Your Sugimori art is really good!!!!

I was gonna see about being your sugimori artist, but your art is better XD


Off Topic: How do you emulate Sugimori's art style ? I've been trying to learn, but no dice D: Any tips?

[chibo_wolf]

Nice Sugimori art. How do you Make Sugimori Art?

[Red Gyrados]

wow wichu that is nice
haha a newer Dipleaf i cant wait to see its sprite xD

[Wichu]

It takes me about an hour and a half in total. Half an hour to draw and scan the lineart, then another hour to colour it.
I used this tutorial (http://yayster.deviantart.com/art/Pokemon-Art-Style-Tutorial-30134365). You need Photoshop to do it properly, although it should be possible on some free alternatives, such as the GIMP.
Anyway, Ignicub is finished. Again, it's been redesigned slightly.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Pokemon/Sugimori%20Art/IgnicubSugi.png

[Blazers08]

That's the same tutorial i use but somehow i can't get it to work for me ha.

[Captain Arcane]

It takes me about an hour and a half in total. Half an hour to draw and scan the lineart, then another hour to colour it.
I used this tutorial (http://yayster.deviantart.com/art/Pokemon-Art-Style-Tutorial-30134365). You need Photoshop to do it properly, although it should be possible on some free alternatives, such as the GIMP.
Anyway, Ignicub is finished. Again, it's been redesigned slightly.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Pokemon/Sugimori%20Art/IgnicubSugi.png

Thats really awesome Wichu, I can't wait to see your other Pokémon drawn up like that. Really great job, it shows how much effort, skill, and determination you are putting into this. I like it top head fur, and its mane.

And I just saw Dipleaf, so awesome. Your fakemon a very original. They don't look cheap, or awfull at all. Dipleaf has great colors, and I realyl like its eye.

Really great job,
Captain Arcane :pirate:

[chibo_wolf]

thanks for the link to the tut it helps alot also i like your new fakemon

[Wichu]

Final starter, Axolitl. For some reason, I'm not to happy with this one, but I can't decide why...
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Pokemon/Sugimori%20Art/Axolitl.png

EDIT: I think it's probably the head - the gills on one side appear to be a bit too far up. I could try to fix it, though...

[Captain Arcane]

Final starter, Axolitl. For some reason, I'm not to happy with this one, but I can't decide why...
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Pokemon/Sugimori%20Art/Axolitl.png

EDIT: I think it's probably the head - the gills on one side appear to be a bit too far up. I could try to fix it, though...

Hmm, I'm not sure what it is either, but all I can say is great work. I'm really looking forward to seeing your other Pokémon created this way.

Good luck,
Captain Arcane

[Atomic_Reactor]

i think ignicubs right foot looks a little odd...
other than that it looks great.

[RhymesWithEmpty]

Very nice Sugimori art! Dipleaf looks quite nice, and I'm especially loving Ignicub's redesign! Axolitl is as cool as usual, although I agree that there is something a little off about that particular piece of art - I think it might have something to do with the position, or the proportions of it. Still looking quite nice, though - I can't wait to see more! :D

[HeavyOctillery]

Wow, I'm quite impressed; not only are you a great spriter, but a great Sugi-artist to boot. Hell, at this rate, I wouldn't even ever bother with any staff/helpers with this at all. :P You have it ALL down. ^_^

[Electrogirl]

I love this sooo much - can't wait for te beta :P

[amarj3]

amazing your first 2 starters, seriously they look like real pokemon that can be used in the anime in the future.

your third starter, not sure, dont know why but the drawing is fine but the colours and just how it looks isnt good to me. i may be wrong but something is wrong with it. it didnt give me the same 5 star feel the first 2 starters gave me

since you asked for ideas, these may be crapp but your last starter perhaps could have two different evolutions routes

Axolitl Type: Water
Amphibian Pokémon
A Pokémon that can survive both on land and in the water. It prefers freshwater to saltwater, since the water in its body will start to diffuse out in saltwater.

perhaps 1 being a more land based with it growing legs in the evo? and being a part fighting type

and the other being a more swimmer based like a lapras type since it can survive on both water and land? this one being a part ice type?

[Infernal Contraption]

The Sugimori-styled art is very professional, Wichu. Good job. I like the coloring a lot, too.
Dipleaf is practically perfect in my opinion, Ignicub looks a little weird, and Axolitl is great.

Oh, and I'm having a little trouble with your outline; it looks weird. I can slightly see the aliasing on the outline/edges of your art. I wasn't able to see that, they would be perfect.

I like how this project progresses quite quickly. Good luck, Wichu.

[Shun]

Nice Pokémon Pictures they look extremely good.

[D.aisuke]

Your art for the other two starters is perfect, but Ignicub's feet are funny. I think it's the perspective.
His nose is okay, but I'm not sure, it looks a little weird. :S
Anyway, Keep up the good work!!!!

Thanks for the tutorial, I'm been trying to find something similar for awhile!

[dbrown123]

I actually like the water one the best so you should leave him as is.

[cuarzo32]

Wow!!
I don't speak english because i'm spanish.
Your hack is fantactic but what is your base room?
because your hack are really nice!

[Atomic_Reactor]

he doesnt have a base rom.
Because... this is not a hack.
please remember what section you're in.

[Infernal Contraption]

Wow!!
I don't speak english because i'm spanish.
Your hack is fantactic but what is your base room?
because your hack are really nice!You are in the completely ROM section.
This is NOT a ROM hack, it's a GAME.

Most of the stuff in this is almost impossible to do in a ROM hack.

[cuarzo32]

omg!
sorry!
In this page are new but i don't a noob i've got a hack in whack hack comunity
sorry, but this game is incredibol
bye!

[Cadet Falcon]

Here's an attack (Pikachu's done it so many time in the anime)

THUNDER TAIL!

90 Damage

100 Accuracy

May leave paralasis

[kid027]

great hack cant wait for it to come out

[Blazers08]

Game*
Not hack.
You might want to check the Emulation section for those..

[Radium]

The screen shots are really great, good luck.

[TeddiursaFan]

great hack cant wait for it to come out
You just posted the same thing the guy 5 posts away from yours said. What do people do now days? Pick a random game and just say that it's a great hack? There should be a rule on it, though many break the rules anyway. Keep of the good work Wichu.

[Goketsu]

this game looks rly cool I can't wait till its done
Im supporting this ;)

[jin14]

where i can find a good guide for RPG maker XP?

[Virtual Chatot]

What's with the other Pokemon Amethyst thread? o:

[Wichu]

It's not mine. I don't really have the right to tell people what not to name their game, do I?

[JJMcay]

Hey, im currently working on my own game but id be happy to (try to) sprite for you.

[Konkat]

This has already been said, but I'll say it anyway because it's sort of rare for me to be impressed by this kind of thing.

This game looks fantastic. You're a wonderful artist, you seem very creative (I love the starters), and if you're as good at scripting as you are at spriting this just might be better than some of the recent gamefreak releases (which were good, but not up to snuff if you ask me). I'd love to beta for you, if you're still looking for testers? If not, I'm still looking forward to the eventual release.

Keep at it, it really looks great.

[Wichu]

if you're as good at scripting as you are at spriting
I may well be... ;) You'll see once you get to play it.
At the moment, I'm not looking for beta testers. The beta versions will only be available to staff and a few select individuals; i.e. a closed beta.
However, I will hold a competition to get the first release a few days early. I'm not going to give much away, other than that everyone who enters will get it at least one day early, and you must have a copy of Diamond, Pearl or Platinum to participate - being able to download fangames for free isn't an excuse to not buy the official games! It shouldn't be too hard to guess what it is :P

Anyway, a small update, this time on TMs. You might be wondering how the new moves will fit in; here's your answer.
In the region of Shika, there are 50 TMs. These include many new moves, as well as some of the TMs from Diamond and Pearl. Some more official moves will also become TMs. However, this list doesn't include favourites such as Ice Beam and Earthquake. But before you become too disappointed...
The 50 Hoenn TMs are making a welcome return! Due to Shika being near to Hoenn, many trainers choose to import TMs from there. As usual, these end up scattered on the ground (somehow) for you to pick them up. Some are also sold by Paraben Corporation, Shika's equivalent to Silph and Devon.
Finally, a mysterious new type of TM has appeared recently. Only the toughest trainers can manage to obtain them. Due to them being so new and hard to find, they do not appear in Poké Marts; they can only be found in hard-to-reach or hidden areas. Basically, you will have to search really hard. They are known as Frontier Technical Machines, or FTMs for short. As for the moves they contain, some may surprise you! Half of them have already appeared as well-known TMs in official games (obviously excluding 3rd gen TMs), while the other half are moves which have never been TMs before! The FTMs have the most diverse assortment of moves ever (there's 60 of them), with many of them having rare and unique effects. But not only their effects are diverse; they also wildly vary in usefulness, from as pointless as Defense Curl to as awesome as Double-Edge (both originally from R/B/Y)! In short, they're hard to get for a reason; only true masters will be able to use them properly...
As with the recent official games, there are 8 HMs, one for each badge. Two of these are new, replacing Flash/Defog and Dive/Rock Climb. But what do they do? You'll have to find out when you play it...

Whoah, I sounded like a real Nintendo advertisement there... If TMs were real, I could have put that on TV! :P
Anyway, discuss!

EDIT: How could I forget the HMs? :S

[Virtual Chatot]

It's not mine. I don't really have the right to tell people what not to name their game, do I?
True, but he said you gave him permission O_o

[Wichu]

I did, because he asked me. But why should someone need permission to name their game? We should be free to name our games whatever we want; after all, we're already using the Pokémon name without permission...

[Atomic_Reactor]

and you must have a copy of Diamond, Pearl or Platinum to participate - being able to download fangames for free isn't an excuse to not buy the official games! It shouldn't be too hard to guess what it is :P

Uh... what?
I don't quite understand what you mean... :(
why will we need a copy of those?

[Red Gyrados]

Uh... what?
I don't quite understand what you mean... :(
why will we need a copy of those?
same here i dont really know why we have to have d/p/pt

[Virtual Chatot]

Uh... what?
I don't quite understand what you mean... :(
why will we need a copy of those?
I think he's talking about a Wi-Fi Tournament there buddy ;P

[Red Gyrados]

ohhh i see now
a wifi tournament xD
but what happens if you dont have Wif-fi on your computer?

[Wichu]

Ah. Not having Wi-fi could be a problem... If you don't, you're not missing out on much, since it's just getting Amethyst a few days early; you'll still get to play it.
And no, it won't be a tournament, unless there's enough people interested (at least 16). If there are more than 16, a tournament will decide who gets through to the next round.
Or I might just make it first come, first served, which would be a lot easier.
Anyway, I'm not giving anything else away, so start discussing the other part of the update already!

[Red Gyrados]

mhmmm ok
but hw do i get wifi? i really wanna participate as this is such a good fangame xD
i dont get "since it's just getting Amethyst a few days early"

[Wichu]

Basically, the only prize is playing Amethyst early, so unless you really want to play it that badly, there's no point in getting Wi-fi for it... Although if you were going to get it anyway, go ahead.

[Electramite]

Aww. I just returned my friends Diamond back to her, and now this wifi tornament is going on. >< Well, I'm still happy that the release is coming up pretty soon.

[Ninja Dood]

I see a lot of people refering to the release date. Is there a scheduled release date or an approximate release date?

[Wichu]

I only mentioned it... There is no tournament (yet). You still have several months to get D/P :P
So no, there's no planned release date. However, the first version should be available either near the end of this year, or in the first quarter of next year, depending on how much work I get done on it next week. I will announce an exact date once I go into beta testing.

[GanonApocalypse]

I wouldn't mind helping :D I could think up a few ideas, like moves, items, pokemon and things like that. From what I've seen it's coming along really nicely, well done!

[GunSaberSeraph]

I only mentioned it... There is no tournament (yet). You still have several months to get D/P :P
So no, there's no planned release date. However, the first version should be available either near the end of this year, or in the first quarter of next year, depending on how much work I get done on it next week. I will announce an exact date once I go into beta testing.

Take as much time as you need. We all want this game to be perfect.

[the dark one]

Well if you're still open to ideas on Ignicub's name how about Barbucub (I usely pronounce it Barb-You-Cub.

[§MrRaanndomm§]

This is my personal favorite in ALL the games in the games showcase, I hope it comes out soon and is the best it can be when it does. well oh well its worth the wait and what a great Idea Wichu! :p

[Gamebuilder336]

The game might be done this year? I can't wait!

[Ash987]

I usually don't like games with Fake Pokemon but the Fake Pokemon on this look really good, as if they were real Pokemon. (That's probably why I don't really like Fake Pokemon, because they don't look like they could be real.) Will you be able to revisit Jhoto and/or Kanto since this game starts at route 47?

Looks like it will be a really good game, hope it gets finished.

I have a MIDI music sequence I made if you are still looking for some music.

What kind of Tournament will it be? Will you be able to use any Pokemon or Normal Real Life Tournament rules (no ubers).

[Wichu]

I wouldn't mind helping :D I could think up a few ideas, like moves, items, pokemon and things like that. From what I've seen it's coming along really nicely, well done!
If you want to help, feel free to PM me examples of your work (in the case of Pokémon). Otherwise, just post in the thread (or PM me anyway)!

Well if you're still open to ideas on Ignicub's name how about Barbucub (I usely pronounce it Barb-You-Cub.
I've basically decided on Ignicub as the final name.

The game might be done this year? I can't wait!
It probably won't actually, since I still have quite a lot of work left to do. However, I will try and get out a demo early next year.

Will you be able to revisit Jhoto and/or Kanto since this game starts at route 47?
Originally, I had planned to include all the regions. Don't hate me for this, but I'm not going to anymore. Why? There are already several games with all regions (Infinite Rainbow, HoF etc). Also, it would take me forever to map and event each region. I haven't changed the route names yet; however, if people don't like the current method, I'll change it.

I have a MIDI music sequence I made if you are still looking for some music.
Could you PM it to me? And is this an offer to be a musician? :O

What kind of Tournament will it be? Will you be able to use any Pokemon or Normal Real Life Tournament rules (no ubers).
I never said it will be a tournament... I just said you need D/P/Pt and a Wi-fi connection. I haven't decided on the rules yet.

Anyway, about the next update. I have two things I could update on; which would you like to see? The choices are: the new OWs I've been working on, or a new interface for the battle system. Which should it be?

[Yuoaman]

BATTLE INTERFACE!!!!!!!


Yeah.... I want to see the new interface.... Great work as usual 'Chu.

[Vampire://Krimm]

Well it depends D: I want more than one screenshot! lol. If I had to choose, I'd probably say battle interface, though I am curious about what you have done with Over Worlds...

Anyway, hurry up and update :D Can't wait to see it ^^;

[Electramite]

Question, if it won't be released this year, then what's going to happen to the tournament? O.O

[Wichu]

I'll hold the competition (not necessarily a tournament) over Christmas, then once I finish the demo, the winners will get it early.

And I still need to do a bit more work on the battle interface, if that's what you want to see. I've nearly finished it, though, so I'll show it soon.

[Vampire://Krimm]

I'll hold the competition (not necessarily a tournament) over Christmas, then once I finish the demo, the winners will get it early.

And I still need to do a bit more work on the battle interface, if that's what you want to see. I've nearly finished it, though, so I'll show it soon.

<< Competition being a Diamond and Pearl Competition over Wi-Fi? @o@ Sorry if I was totally wrong, I just skimmed over it and saw something about a D/P Competition or something x D

Can't wait for the update :3

[Wichu]

Yes, it will involve D/P and Wi-fi. How it's organised will depend on how many people are interested.

[Vampire://Krimm]

Awesome! I'm definitely interested. My friend has Wi-Fi and I've got Pokemon Diamond, so I guess that'll work out well lol.

I'm sure my friend, Saiyu, would participate as well, so there's 2 people who are interested. In any case, I'll stop dragging on this post = =

Oh, by the way, do you plan on implementing Contests in Amethyst? :o

[ughiug59]

the game sounds really cool
i wish i could help but i dont know how to do any of this type of stuff
(maybe evenully i'll learn how)

[Aragorn199]

I can help with spriting and new pokemon, if you want.

[D.aisuke]

I'd like to see the new over worlds myself...

I"m also interested in the Wi-Fi competetion.

[Legacy Raider]

Hi Wichu
I'm new to Pokecommunity. In fact, I only registered to post this. You may or may not know me as Legacy Raider from Smogon, but anyway.

I would love to help you render some of the DP sprites in the Advance style. If there are any ones that you want to be done particularly then just let me know, otherwise once you've replied to this post I'll get started on my favourites and update you here.

Thanks, LR.

[Wichu]

Oh, by the way, do you plan on implementing Contests in Amethyst? :o
Yes, there will be contests. Probably in R/S/E style, because I think the D/P ones dragged on a bit. I may include the appearance and dancing rounds, but the performance round will be in R/S/E style.
I can help with spriting and new pokemon, if you want.
You could PM me some examples of your work, so I can decide whether to accept you...
I'd like to see the new over worlds myself...
I"m also interested in the Wi-Fi competetion.
Well, at the moment, two people want the battle interface, while just one (you) wants overworlds, so I'm probably going to show the battle system first...
Hi Wichu
I'm new to Pokecommunity. In fact, I only registered to post this. You may or may not know me as Legacy Raider from Smogon, but anyway.
I would love to help you render some of the DP sprites in the Advance style. If there are any ones that you want to be done particularly then just let me know, otherwise once you've replied to this post I'll get started on my favourites and update you here.
Thanks, LR.
I can't seem to find any examples of your work, so would you mind PMing me some?
Also, I should make a list of finished ones. Off the top of my head (or the ones I've done myself and a few others):
Shinx, Luxio, Ambipom, Chatot, Snover, Abomasnow, Garchomp

Anyway, as for the update, here we go!

I've finished the battle interface; it's done in a pseudo-D/P/Pt style. Since I only have one screen to work with, the buttons fade when not selected. There's probably a few things I still need to tweak; for example, I'll probably lower the opacity of the Poké Ball icons.
It uses similar controls to D/P/Pt, obviously minus touch screen functions. I slightly changed it to be a bit easier to use; while Fight is selected, to go to Item or Pokémon, you can just press left or right instead of having to press down first.
Screenshots:
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot166.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot167.png
The command menu, with Fight and Item selected. I've already KOed one of the opponent's Pokémon.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot168.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot169.png
The Fight menu. The moves rearrange themselves as you learn more; a single move will be in the middle, while all 4 will look more like D/P/Pt.
Also, I've changed the box at the bottom to show information on the move. Power and Acc. are self-explanatory; I need to fix the bug where Charge has 0 in both, when it should have ---. The line above is the description of the move you can see in the summary. It scrolls along while the move is selected so you can read all of it. When you switch moves, it resets back to the start of the description.

So, what do you think? Anything I could improve on that I haven't covered already?

[~element]

Thanks for blowing my battle system out the water!
*storms out*

lol jk it look really nice!
it just seems a bit....disorganized in the screens

[Vampire://Krimm]

: o It's overall a very nice idea, however as ~element said, it is a tad disorganized. Hmm, what about dimming out the battle screen a little bit when the option buttons come up? Like... Maybe a black screen with an opacity over it, to make it a little less distracting, while still low enough for you to see the field, but not be too drawn away from the available choices...

Only suggestions :p Otherwise, it's a really clever idea~

By the way, are you looking for the D/P/P platforms for the Pokemon, or are you happy with the ones you're using right now?

In any case, loving Amethyst, 'cept you need to show us more XD;

[Yuoaman]

Wow...

That is so amazingly awesome, though I think the buttons do stand out a little too much when not in use, so maybe lower the opacity a tad. Otherwise they are simply amazing.

[OmegaGroudon]

Great update you have there.
For my opinion of the battle interface, it don't match for the battle field y'know.
The graphics look really impressive.
Those choice box looks too big for the screen.
I can't really explain, but I do like the older version.
That's my opinion, no offense^^

[.Pichu-kun]

Whoa, now that is to die for! :D
I also love under the HP bar, how much health percentage is left. That's pretty useful. ;)
Can't wait to see some more updates Wichu! ^^
Good Luck~

[Alistair]

The new battle interface is a good idea, but a bad execution. For one, the screen becomes way too cluttered, as others have said, when the options appear. If you were to quickly fade the screen into the battle options, that could fix that. Secondly, the Diamond/Pearl command boxes should be replaced by custom ones that easily fit with the theme. Though I have not seen a video of the battle scene in action, making sure the scrolling speed for the text box is perfect is critical.

Anyway, as I said, it is a very good idea, but it needs quite a few tweaks to make it usable.

[CoN~]

Wow, it's in D/P resolution.

*jealous*

[lucas spengal]

wow... this looks better then the offical games!

id be happy to sprite or do artwork for pokemon!
*new suporter*!

[Wichu]

Alistair: The D/P graphics were originally going to be placeholders, so I see why you say that. I'm not very good at designing graphics, but I'll give it a shot. What kind of graphics should I use? A glass effect, like the message box? And is it both the command menu and fight menu buttons I should replace?
I'm not sure if I'll be able to work on it today, but thanks to your responses, here's the tweaks I'll make:
-Replace the graphics of the buttons.
-Darken the battle scene while the menus are being shown.
-Smooth fade-ins and fade-outs when showing, switching and hiding the buttons.
-While Z is held when on a menu, the field view returns to normal; when it's released, the buttons appear again. If the field is darkened and partially obscured, it would be good if there was still a way to view it.
I will have a short guide to the controls appear in the first battle for people who haven't read this post.
Anyway, I'm trying to get rid of text menus in Amethyst, as shown by these and the Start menu. You'll see why in the second demo :P
And did anyone notice I used Item instead of Bag?

[Alistair]

I think you should make the buttons match your interface. More of a rounded, glass-like effect would make them fit perfectly, as well as make them look awesome.

[Wichu]

OK, thanks for the input. I've been working a bit on it today, but I'll probably have to finish it tomorrow. I'll work on the buttons then.

[Blazers08]

Wow wichu, that looks really really good.

[Wichu]

Well, I've been messing around with the scripts again, and have managed to fix everything but the graphics. Here's some screens; are these better?
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot170.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot172.png
And as I said, pressing Z lets you see the field:
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot171.png
I'll work on the buttons now.
EDIT: Finished the command menu buttons; I'll do the Fight menu ones tomorrow (one for each type :S).
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot173.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot174.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot175.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot176.png
What do you think?

[Vampire://Krimm]

Amazing : o

It looks A LOT cleaner now, and really innovative. Excellent job, Wichu ;D

[Mitchman Is]

Atta boy! Good job wichu and i really like your take on this!

[Alistair]

The new version looks much better. Much cleaner, and tyhe new buttons match better. Great job, Wichu!

[Atomic_Reactor]

i would suggest taking the little like... flap thing at the top off of the button.
that way it doesnt look like... a folder or something.

[Vampire://Krimm]

i would suggest taking the little like... flap thing at the top off of the button.
that way it doesnt look like... a folder or something.

It's just like the icons on D/P/P. It's like a 3D effect making them look like buttons. Or atleast, that's what I thought they were supposed to be. Since when you push them on the DS the flap thing disappears like you're pressing a button o-o

[Atomic_Reactor]

Oh... well, i thought it made it look like a folder thing.
Which is kinda lame.
you can still make it look like a button without the flap.
im just sayin that i think it would look better without it ^_^

[Shmue]

Looks pretty cool!!!!!!!

[D.aisuke]

Battle system- Verry Nice I like it alot. My only problem is the fact that the pokemon's back sprite is covered. I think it really takes away from the battle if the pokemon's back sprite is ever covered at all; but that's just me.

Keep up the good work!!!!

EDIT( Didn't see page 30 XD) Okay, It looks WAYY better now, great job. It's still a little cluttered for me, but that's just my opinion. It'd also be nice if your pokemon's battle sprite was a tiny bit bigger. But since Shinx is a small pokemon, I can't really be objective with that.

[~element]

Its a ton better Wichu :)

[Crosell]

I like the transparantcy in the battle screens.
I think it will be a great new way to experience a Pokemon battle.

[Neo-Dragon]

The new screens of the battle system interface look really sweet Wichu. Do Pokemon only have 3 attacks? (Just asking cause of one of the screens- cause the 3rd attack at the bottom is centered). Looks good.

[Wichu]

Nope, they can still have 4 moves. I've made it so that the alignment depends on the number of moves you have:
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot177.png
1 move.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot178.png
2 moves.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot172.png
3 moves.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot179.png
4 moves.
Yay for multiple Shinx :P

[Tropical Sunlight]

Great it's really good =)

Hope to see more updates and...

A beta! (I'm beta hungry...)

[Wichu]

Well, I've finished editing the buttons. A few changes have been made, noticeably the outline and the little bit at the top (not quite sure what to call it :S):
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot190.png
The Fight button.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot187.png
The Item button.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot188.png
The Run button.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot189.png
The Pokémon button.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot181.pnghttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot182.png
Two moves of different types.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/projectamethyst/Screenshots/Screenshot180.png
The Cancel button.
Doing a button for each move type was quite challenging :P