Massive multiplayer online

[Kyledove]

So you might know me as Kyledove or Kymotonian from deviantART.
Been wondering where I've been? Heres where:

I've been working on an MMOG (Massive multiplayer online game). This is not the real name, as we havent yet come to a decision on it. Im working on it with a really talented programmer called Dodotrainer.

Programming language: Flash Actionscript (as far as I know, Im not the programmer)

Introduction:
This is a home for all the great Fanmon that people have created, so others can play with them in a real game. It’s meant to be friendly place to hang out, play, compete, and create things. The visual style of the game is based on completely custom graphics made by me. We try to reduce a lot of connections to the official pokemon name, in order to avoid being sued or anything which is why there are no official pokemon in the game (like pikachu.)

Its set in a fanmade region, where you can explore every part of it not just a route laid out for you like the usual games. You will be able to customize your appearance, see your friends from all around the world, battle and even trade with them. It will feature large realistic maps, with even stuff like bathrooms (though if they will be functional or not is yet unknown.) As the game progresses and grows a lot more other original features will be added to enhance the gaming experience. It will all work on your web-browser so theres no need to download anything.
There area already around 200+ fanmons designed for this game (and well made ones, not crappy ones) that have taken years to design, so a lot of care has been taken in this area.

Plot:
Um...its an mmog so...theres not really any plot? But apparently I HAVE to include this and write at least 10 lines of text so Ill just go through the usual mmog/pokemon plot.
You start off in this trainer's school in a big city, where you will be taught how to use the game and battle and things by your various teachers. You can choose to skip all this if you want to. Then your science teacher will give you a choice of 6 starter pokemons (two fire, two water, and two grass) in order to make player's teams more varied.
Once you have your own starter pokemon, you are free to explore and go out into the wild and battle and train your pokemon and catch many more to join your team. You can go north, east, south, west and just travel wherever you want. Although if you try going to areas you should be going to later in the game, the wild pokemon will be very high-levelled and impossible to pass through.

Your purpose is this: To travel and explore the region and fill your pokedex with the many different pokemon. To visit every gym and defeat each gym leader, and to try and catch them all. The game will be worked on as its out, which means it will be done in installments. In the beggining there may not be very many pokemon or places to visit, but as people join the place too will grow.
We are planning on adding different team factions like team rocket/aqua/magma/etc, but we havent decided on this yet.
Right now there really is no plot because its not a priority, but once the game is up and running we might have the luxury to add some plot to it and flesh it out.

Screenshots:
Apparently I have to include at least 4 even though I dont want to spoil anything, and the maps arent finalized but here we go.
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs28/f/2008/162/5/9/What_you_wish__ah_forget_it_v2_by_Kymotonian.png
Battle!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/robinscreen.png
Checking out the status of my pokemon (NAMES ARE NOT FINAL)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/screenshot3.png
It seems I only have some pokeballs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/fuzzlol.png
One of my friend is found playing the game but not on msn! I call foul play!

Maps:

http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs29/f/2008/164/9/b/Pokemon_Starting_School_by_Kymotonian.png
The school you start in.

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs29/f/2008/101/1/3/Pokemon_centre_by_Kymotonian.png
Pokemon centre now is bigger and looks more like a hospital.

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs27/f/2008/102/3/5/Pokemon_Supermarket_by_Kymotonian.png
The supermarket also looks more like a real supermarket.

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs26/f/2008/103/7/f/Pokemon_farm_by_Kymotonian.png
Just a run of the mill farm, or is it?

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs29/f/2008/100/3/1/Mmorpg_house_by_Kymotonian.png
Some average house

Current features:
Online play and chat - you can see the other players.
PvP nearly works bug-free (player vs player battles)
Can see list of players currently online.
Catch, battle, train, level up.
Can nickname pokemon.
Pokemon box storage system fully works.
Pokeball can miss with probability depending on the health.
Can run away from battles.
Day and night system implemented.
Buying and selling items.
Being able to move team order freely.
NPC battles and talk.
Scrolling maps.
Animated interface and editing tools.

No beta yet.

If you want to help out, let us know! The beta-engine is ~75% complete, but there's not a lot of game-content yet. We’re currently looking for mainly programmers and coders who are experienced in the area of Flash actionscript.

I will be showing more soon, but bear in mind that there is not yet a lot of content. I still have to make a lot of custom tiles and maps and plan out the region.

Anyway, enjoy!

[Soul.//Silver]

Wow, looking good. I really can't wait till its released. GOOD LUCK.
(lol wow first post, unless someone is posting at the same time as I'm typing this)

[Neo-Dragon]

That's great to see kyle. I'm a huge fan of your work (just look at my game for example lol), and it's going to be really interesting to see what you and a talented programmer can come out with.
Is this going to a web based game or will a download be needed?

[Kyledove]

Ahh crap I meant to post this in the game showcase.
Can someone move it please?
Its web-based so theres not even a download needed.

[D R E ™]

Wow this looks awesome, I will definitely play.
and maybe avatar can move it.

[Virtual Chatot]

This is what you've been working on? :x
It just looks wonderful so far, you've done a great job.

Mind telling me what language it was written in? ( I want to guess and say something that rhymes with Hava )

[Neo-Dragon]

He said it he was looking for people who are skilled in Flash Actionscript.
ActionScript is used for development of websites and software using the Adobe Flash Player.
Great to hear it is web based. Really looking forward to gameplay stuff from this. I'm interested in seeing how the over world stuff is done. I can understand how to code the battle system as a web based app in flash, but can't get my head around anything in terms of an over world map.
Post more info Kyledove! :P

[Kyledove]

Allright I was missing some of the requirements, but it should be good to be moved now hopefully.

[Vampire://Krimm]

Ooooh~ Shiny.

I've always been a fan of your works, Kyle, and the custom graphics in this look fantastic. Oh, and those custom Pokemon are..amazing o_o I'm really liking Robin! I really hope this gets finished; it looks something I'd definitely play xD

[Pokehuman]

THIS IS SO AMAZING! how do ya sign up?

[forsakenjk4]

O_O
totally speechless
hope u can go all the way to a bug less game cause that rocks

[Pokehuman]

this is so awesome! how do you join?

sorry for duplicate post.

[Wichu]

Why are there dark lines covering the screen? Is it supposed to give the effect of a computer screen or something? Oh, and the Tanook icon isn't transparentified.

[Waudby]

I imagine the lines are there to stop stealing.

I don't suppose they will be there in the actual game though.

[lightou]

MY GODNESS !

It's amazing !

Keep it up, i'm so glad to see a MMO like this one !

[Kyledove]

The programmer added the lines not me. I think they smoothen out the sprites since they are double the size.
You cant register yet, sorry. But we are planning for a beta maybe even this summer.

And yeah I told Dodo about the tanook icon but he hasnt got around to it yet.

[Waudby]

I think that the lines should just be added to the area where the map is, so leave the text area and gui free of lines.

The sprites are brilliant, will there be another release of your 2d sinnoh tiles at all?

I can't wait to see what other fanmon there are, i've always loved seeing your designs

[D-Trogh]

Shnitzels.. This is looking very good.
Props to you Kyledove, and to your programmer!
I'll try to check in here now and then ^^

[spike6958]

The game looks great,but not sure if i'll play it though because i hate custom Pokemon and i don't think i could play a pokemon game with just custom ones, but keep up the good work none the less.

[Kyledove]

Kinda maybe, I have a few more to release.
But seeing how in platinum sinnoh has new tiles, its kinda disheartening. That and working on this game and trying to make all the tiles custom is taking up most of my time anyway.

[Waudby]

I guess it is a bit disheartening, i just wondered that's all as I love those tiles and honestly think that it's the style nintendo should've gone with, plus i'm using them in Pokémon Odyssey, I can sprite ( a very small amount) so i've been getting by, but it's got to the point where there's a few tiles i need, (like gym and the little building that is in the routes).

Any chance of some more screenshots?

[fudgy]

whoa i love it!

and tile sets please?

[Kyledove]

@Waudby:
ah yes, I thought this too. There will be a gym and hopefully the route houses soon released.

and fudgy, if I gave you the tileset then everyone would use it...making this not very special at all.

[Yuoaman]

Wow...... One of the best games on the forum now (in my opinion), and if I was fluent in the language it's being made in I would probably help, though I cannot wait to play it, great job Kyledove!

[Goatman56]

Good lord this looks amazing!

[Waudby]

@Waudby:
ah yes, I thought this too. There will be a gym and hopefully the route houses soon released.

and fudgy, if I gave you the tileset then everyone would use it...making this not very special at all.


Ahh that's awesome thanks man.

Most of the time if I need something sprited I can manage to do it basing it on what I already have.

Obviously this doesn't work too good when I need something brand new :P

[Xyrin]

WOW!!! Is there gonna be a officail site for it? Also as soon as it comes out will you PM me it and were it is? Also may I be a tester ya know please you could have some testers then they go on and make sure you can do everything please?

[HeavyOctillery]

O_O

Damn, how is Titanium/Iron supposed to compete with THAT!? Excellent work. :P The graphics are INSANE.

Ok, since the game doesn't have a name, in my sig I'll just put "the game that Kyledove's making". :P

[fudgy]

@Waudby:
ah yes, I thought this too. There will be a gym and hopefully the route houses soon released.

and fudgy, if I gave you the tileset then everyone would use it...making this not very special at all.



:( aw i understand, but may you reffer me to simular ones?

btw i just saw a post saying this game is going to be on a site?!?!?!?

god pm me it as soon as it comes out, cant wait!

[Kyledove]

Yeah of course Ill give the link when the first beta is released, why wouldnt I want people to play?! haha

Anyway, lots of work has been done it. Nicknaming system works now, also pvp battles are nearly perfect (Theres a small bug where the loser's game gets stuck)

Oh and we already have quite a few beta testers.
Right now Im trying to make the first city (which will be big-ish hopefully to make space for lots of players) and then Ill release some new screenshots.

[Alistair]

Looks really nice, Kyle. The interface is really polished and eye-pleasing, as are your custom graphics. Good to hear the renaming system works, also. By the way, will players be stackable (meaning that two players can be on the same tile at the same time, with the controlled character appearing on top)?

[Kyledove]

Yep players are stackable, its not pretty, but its necessary.

If not someone standing in front of the pokemon centre would cause chaos.

[mudkiprulz]

oh man.... this is going to be awesome!!!! nothing to download right? :O if you dont have to, finally! something that i dont need to download! cant wait for this... im so playing.... i...i.... gotta tell someone! (dont know why but i might)

[DamianLeonhart]

Yep players are stackable, its not pretty, but its necessary.

If not someone standing in front of the pokemon centre would cause chaos.

That would be funny. But this game is.... well its great. Great don't quite cut it, but I'm not grabbing a dictionary to find the exact word that fits this. Fantastic work, I hope to get to play this in the near future.

[riceeman]

Brilliant. Need I say anymore?

[fudgy]

ugh i really want these tile sets :( but once again godly,

[Xyrin]

So am I a beta tester? I hope I am.

[mudkiprulz]

i might want to test this game... im 75% sure! but if not, im definately playing it. best. game. ever.

[Neo-Dragon]

How will saving work in the game?
Like since it's web based- would deleting your cookies or clearing your browser's private data delete anything that mugh be "cached" in the game?

[mudkiprulz]

How will saving work in the game?
Like since it's web based- would deleting your cookies or clearing your browser's private data delete anything that mugh be "cached" in the game?

O_o man.... i have to delete cookies and clear my cache sometimes..... maybe it somehow saves like normal online PC games?

[Waudby]

It will most probably feature on-line saving, which stores your information in you user account database.

This will also cut down on the possible ways of cheating

[Kyledove]

Yeah like waudby said, it has autosave.
Basically it saves everything into a database, so that people can't cheat.
Its also handy if youre playing and you accidentally turn it off or refresh everything is saved from when you last played.

@Legendarytamer: sorry but like I said, we have enough beta testers.

[Waudby]

SO how far along is the actual game then? Becuase I can't quite grasp how much progress has been made.

The pics show that most of the work has already been done, is this the case?

[Xyrin]

Yeah like waudby said, it has autosave.
Basically it saves everything into a database, so that people can't cheat.
Its also handy if youre playing and you accidentally turn it off or refresh everything is saved from when you last played.

@Legendarytamer: sorry but like I said, we have enough beta testers.


I know I had asked later and I didn't know if I was one you can call me LT or xy.

[Kyledove]

Well like I said in the first post:

Current features:
Online play and chat - you can see the other players.
PvP nearly works bug-free (player vs player battles)
Can see list of players currently online.
Catch, battle, train, level up.
Can nickname pokemon.
Pokemon box storage system fully works.
Pokeball can miss with probability depending on the health.
Can run away from battles.
Day and night system implemented.
Buying and selling items.
Being able to move team order freely.
NPC battles and talk.
Scrolling maps.
Animated interface and editing tools.

The beta-engine is ~75% complete, but there's not a lot of game-content yet.
Theres only like around 10 or so pokemon in it yet, and their moves and stuff havent been programmed yet.
And I have yet to finish the first proper map for the game which is a big city.

[Xyrin]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!! I'll love this will there be an officail site???

[Waudby]

Well like I said in the first post:

Current features:
Online play and chat - you can see the other players.
PvP nearly works bug-free (player vs player battles)
Can see list of players currently online.
Catch, battle, train, level up.
Can nickname pokemon.
Pokemon box storage system fully works.
Pokeball can miss with probability depending on the health.
Can run away from battles.
Day and night system implemented.
Buying and selling items.
Being able to move team order freely.
NPC battles and talk.
Scrolling maps.
Animated interface and editing tools.

The beta-engine is ~75% complete, but there's not a lot of game-content yet.
Theres only like around 10 or so pokemon in it yet, and their moves and stuff havent been programmed yet.
And I have yet to finish the first proper map for the game which is a big city.


Ahh right fair enough.

Sounds like a lot of work has already gone into the game. I'm glad to see you got a project going.

Any news on those tiles at all?

I'm guessing the setting for the game is a completely new "region"?

[Kyledove]

I finally finished the starting city.
The school you start in is at the top of the map.

Central City (http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs30/f/2008/171/2/9/Center_City_by_Kymotonian.png)

And yeah this will be a new region

[Waudby]

That's awesome. I love the tiles.

The grafitti is awesome as well, nice touch kyle.

[Rageman]

Dude, since you're making this 100% custom, couldn't you make this a Pay to Play?

[Neo-Dragon]

Ha. What does the graffiti read, I can't see the small stuff too well. That's really neat.
The mart and hospital buildings look cool as well. I also like the 2 football (soccer for the Americans :P) pitches too!

[Kyledove]

Football? hehe those are supposed to be pokemon battle training courts.

The graffiti doesnt actually read anything, I was just messing around with it and liked it.

[D R E ™]

The graffiti adds a nice touch to this MMORPG, its so original.

Your doing a good job.

PS- I love this game

[Xyrin]

Dude, since you're making this 100% custom, couldn't you make this a Pay to Play?


If he did that nitindo would sue him then he couldn't make it anymore. Since nitindo owns the name pokemon if he gets money from it he is stealling there name so he can't.

[Waudby]

But he could get away with it, if he didn't use the name pokemon.

Because everything is custom it's not illegal.

[simplynaruto]

Yeah it could be pay to play but only if it was pookeman. Or somethin like that I guess.

[Goatman56]

Okay so you guys want him to make us pay for it when he is probably going to let us play for free?

Anywho, I just love how this is coming along. Your tiles are amazing!

[simplynaruto]

No of course not. We are just specualting. I mean its the first ever mmo of pokemon on an internet browser lets not get him sued as well!

[Waudby]

Well technically it's not even pokemon, it just uses the base idea from pokemon, but he's not doing anything wrong, if Dragon Quest Monsters can do it, then so can KyleDove lol.

[Sourapple]

This seems like an awesome game! Can't wait for it to be publicly playable.

Just a few questions though:


What is the bathroom for?
What site is gonna host your flash game?
Are there going to be servers?

If I've repeated already answered questions then please ignore them, thanks.

[Kyledove]

Actually yeah we're trying to avoid using the name pokemon anywhere, in order to avoid any legal problems with nintendo. This is also why there are no official pokemon such as pikachu.

The bathroom doesnt serve a purpose as of yet, it is just to look realistic. It might have a purpose later, but theres nothing planned.
Um Ill have to give you the link to the site when its done.
There arent servers right now but if it gets popular we might be able to get different ones.

[simplynaruto]

Hmm kyledove does this mean its a game where you pay or no? Oh and you could always use the git way and have imba items or quests pay only. A good site for games would be gameforge who hosts ikariam battle knight gladiatus and other games but i dont know if they make the games or no.

[Legendaries]

Kyledove, You are the most talented person I've ever seen in my life :)))
GREAT job!! Good luck making this!

[Razer Rage]

Hey. Those are some nice pics you've got there. What version of Flash are you using? I might be able to help. And how do you plan on making an MMOG with flash? I've never heard of such a thing! XD

[Bombah!]

Heya, looks good.
Just some ideas, came through my head:
- If you want to avoid the name Pokémon, wouldn´t it be good to change Pokeball into smth other?
- I once had the idea of making a hack with fakemons, and I wanted to change the Pokeballs into Cards. (You throw cards, which capture Pokémons)
You could use that.

Like I said, these came through my head, so...^^

Good luck,
Bombah!

[Crosell]

It isn't really logical that a card can catch a pokemon =O

Another online game, I never played a good one, i deffenitly thin this is one of the best i have seen.

[Kyledove]

Well I dont think it could ever be truly free from the pokemon-connection, so we can do our best to avoid it, but somethings like pokeball cant really be changed much. I guess they could be called capture balls or something.

You wont have to pay for it.

Oh Ill have to ask my coder about what version of flash he uses.
"actionscript 3 or flash media server"?

[Razer Rage]

Well that answers that question. If he is using AS 3.0, then he most likely has Flash CS3, whereas I have 8. Ah well. :(

[Kyledove]

Couple of updates:

- moves can effect stats
- fanmon can learn new moves (right now every 5 levels)
- Evolution has been added (only one can currently evolve)
- basic trainer AI that choses effective moves
- volume option for music

[Waudby]

Awesome, sounds like progress is going smoothly. Can't wait to play this :D

Kyle, did you get my PM about the custom town sign tiles I had made?

[Yuoaman]

Wow, you seem to be making great progress! Can't wait to hear more of this Kyledove!

[~Tsukiya~]

I hope this comes out soon ^^

[Mitchman]

Aha im dreaming right? This looks excellent! I mean kyledove tiles in a pokemmo. Good luck x10000!

[lightou]

I like you game !

I hope you'll keep it up Kyle.

[hotpiebob]

So is this game still alive? just making sure cuz i just noticed it xD and i think it looks great.

[RaitoKun]

Woah! This is impressive, and I just don't get excited for anything!
Woah! It's doorknob, IMPRESSIVE!! I joke.
Lol, best of luck!

[~DarkAchu~]

I love the look of all the screen shots and cant wait for a release

[~Teh Panda~]

I love the look of all the screen shots and cant wait for a release

Yes, I hope he continues this because it looks so awesome!

[Obe3]

Seems like nothing has been posted in a while...still under construction? any new news?

[Ochitsuite]

I hope this gets made we need a MMO for pokemon.

[Lmayonaise]

I believe it's on hiatus at the moment. Might resume in New Year probably.

[Kyledove]

It's not in hiatus, theres been a lot of work behind the scenes.
Anyway here's a little teaser of the kind of area's youll be able to visit in the game.
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/228/b/8/Biome_v2_by_Kymotonian.png

[PoKéMaKeR]

looks cool, really nice tilesets :)!

[Obe3]

Thats awesome Kyle, thanks again for creating this. If it gets finished, this game will be amazing and completely addicting

[H2O Turquoise]

This is looking pretty good. The bones in the desert are kinda creepy you know...
And I like the coral underwater <3

[Cheryl Cole ♥]

this is amazing i love the tiles i really cant wait to play it i well get ready to play this some day well good luck on the rest

[Crosell]

Those are some great tiles.
Really Nintendo should make the pokemon games like that :P
Is that a skeleton of tauros in the desert ? :|

[fireyboy345]

simply amazing....i cant wait to see more!! if i were u i would save those as a jpeg so nobody steals them.

[H2O Turquoise]

Aww... Poor Tauros...
I'm definetely going to play it!

[iamhungry]

This looks intense man. Database stuff is tough with flash, especially security. Best of luck!

[Yuoaman]

*drools*

Those swamp tiles are making me feel grabby... Ugh...

Great job...

[Mitchman]

Nice. Im guessing the second one(goin from top left=1 to bottom right=8) is underwater. Oh and you cant fool all of us. Those beach tiles are from zelda.

[~Red]

This is amazing! Any chance of giving us a percentage now of completion? Last time you said 75% but it's been ages since then.

[Wichu]

Damn, you are the expert at making tiles! I especially like the cliff tile at the top of the second underwater screenshot. It looks really natural compared to Nintendo's tiles.

Man, I wish I had you making tiles for my game XD

[riceeman]

It's not in hiatus, theres been a lot of work behind the scenes.
Anyway here's a little teaser of the kind of area's youll be able to visit in the game.
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/228/b/8/Biome_v2_by_Kymotonian.png
I worship you as a god. These tiles are heavenly. Just....beautiful....

[Mechanic]

Hey Kyle why wont you go get a job as spriter in some big company? Your skills are those of a true one with a GREAT heart, we are alike when in this situation, the thing is that im the lazy version.

The game looks GREAT looking forward to it and wishes the best of lucks on it :3

[~Teh Panda~]

Any updates, this is looking great

[Kyledove]

It's hard to give a progress percentage, because as it stands the game is basically playable right now, its just content missing from it.
I'm working right now on player customization. This is what it might be like.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/undies.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/bettermaybe.png

[Wichu]

Wow, that's cool. I'm assuming you're going to have different clothes as well?

[Jupitarred]

That sure is a great game, it beats the good old Pokemon Crater by miles, I'm looking forward to the beta already.

[Lith]

Very well done~
Cant wait for this.
I cannot wait for this.

[Kyledove]

Yep you will be able to wear different clothes and hats.

[Neo-Dragon]

That schoolboy selection screen thingy is awesome looking. Love your artwork Kyle.

[Vampire://Krimm]

This is really looking awesome :3 Seriously, those graphics are jaw-dropping and of course the wide display of areas you're offering just completely ups the whole status. Seriously, the underwater filed tiles are beautiful : D

Can't wait to see more ^^

[Kyledove]

Thanks so much! I finished the girls, and added 8 different hair colours.

http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs36/f/2008/278/e/a/Select_your_character_by_Kymotonian.png

[Lady Berlitz]

Thanks so much! I finished the girls, and added 8 different hair colours.

http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs36/f/2008/278/e/a/Select_your_character_by_Kymotonian.pngWow... They're... Beautiful! You're an amazing spriter, Kyledove!
These are some of the best sprites I've seen in a project.

I wish good progression for your project, Kyledove. Good luck.

[pako]

Good Kleydove you Dash into a MMORPG with New pokemon and magnificent Tiles Bien played

[Anuhrima]

what no black people to chose from.okay i got you

[Lady Berlitz]

what no black people to chose from.okay i got youWell, I don't think Kyledove would even think of this. He's not trying to offend anyone.

I think the sprites are perfect, even if they look similar to some other characters.

[Crosell]

what no black people to chose from.okay i got you

You have a good point there, but for that to happen he needs to completly scratch all those trainers again.
Coloured people look different and have different kind of hair, or another nose compared to white people.
So it depends if he wants to do that...

[Daniel A.]

this does seem like Pokemon World Online, especially the chat on the bottom. Good Luck With this, hope for the best :D

[Brien]

Can't wait to see this!!!!

[Kyledove]

There will be black people too its just thats the sprite before having picked skintone/haircolour.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/malebase.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/maleblack.gif

[Lady Berlitz]

There will be black people too its just thats the sprite before having picked skintone/haircolour.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/malebase.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/maleblack.gifWow, they still look great anyway.
I really can't wait for more sprites or screenshots.

Good luck, Kyledove.

[Ravecat]

Thanks so much! I finished the girls, and added 8 different hair colours.

http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs36/f/2008/278/e/a/Select_your_character_by_Kymotonian.png
Oh wow, those KICK ASS.

<3 Girl 'F'.


fdklgjdflkgdf this whole thing just rocks so hard. I wish I could help..

[Kyledove]

Ah thats great to hear that, I recently started work and find I have nowhere near as much time as I would want to spend on the game, so we might be looking for helpers soon. As it stands we only really have just me doing graphics and planning and my programmer Dodo doing the programming so...

[Anuhrima]

this is gonna be a great game. sorry about the comment earlier

[Ravecat]

I want to marry 'F', ok.
=P

If you need some extra help just PM me and we'll see if I can do what you ask. :)

[Waudby]

Wow, the first male character reminds me alot of Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia :O

looking good.

[Kyledove]

Really? he reminds me a lot more like [insert typical anime guy everyone loves with spiky colourful hair]

Alright well if anyone is interested Im gonna leave this open for people to offer to join if they want. Just post a little sample of what you can do and we'll look over. People hired will be able to play the game as it is being developed.

Basically we'd need people to do things like design outfits, characters, buildings, towns, items, and ideas.
It would also be great to have some talented artists making official art (doesn't have to be sugimori)
Of course programming side if anyone knows Flash Actionscript that would really help out too.

[ryushin5]

cool we can apply can we send an application Pm if we want to keep like private?

[Kyledove]

Sure why not, Ill be here checking my messages and the topic often.

[Lady Berlitz]

Hey Kyledove, I'd be glad to become part of your game's team.
I'll send you a PM, or maybe if I catch you on MSN, with some proof.

I'm an experienced spriter, although you are way better than me.

Good luck with the game!

[ryushin5]

well kyledove i just sent my pm. so wait will you announce who's on the team in the thread or send the person a pm saying there on the team?

[H2O Turquoise]

Hmm...

Maybe inventing ideas and Pokemon names would be good?

[jonsploder]

Kudos to your programmer.

[Symphony of seduction]

Wow, this looks really amazing, keep up the great work ;D

[⋚Raika⋚]

OMG I'm so excited this is the greatest game ive ever seen!!! :) (seriously) Good Luck Kyle you're everyone's hero!!!

[Kier]

I've noticed some people have voiced concerns about security/databases when making an MMO from flash. If you share these concerns, you should look into the game Dofus. It's a well established MMORPG that (I think) is entirely coded in flash. Maybe you could contact the developers or something and get some tips on security or the database? Just a thought. Anyway, good luck, I can't wait for your game to come out, it looks amazing!

[greenglow2004]

this looks truely fantastic, really great work,
i hope to soon see some more progress on this.
possibly one of the best custom made pokemon games ever.

[Kyledove]

Thanks so much everyone! Today we got a lot of progress done.
Hospital added - you can now heal!
Mart added - you can now buy/sell things.
Still working on fixing/removing glitches, and just got to add more content and story.
Maybe I can take a screenshot mhmm...

[Yuoaman]

Maybe I can take a screenshot mhmm...

O_o

Maybe....? Maybe...............? MAYBE!!!?!!?!!???!?!

You'd better take a screenshot, I want to see how this game is shaping up, and I'll get cranky if I don't!

Anyways, everything's looking great Kyledove!

[Kyledove]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/kyledove/screenshot.png

Hows this? I just logged in quickly to show a new route.
My friend didnt want to go be screencapped.
Sorry its so dark, its 1am here.

[Unknown Entity]

I'm....In love! This game looks simply AMAZING!
I lol @ your friend not wanting to get screencapped.

Kyledove:"I want to show people"
Spazzup:"no"
Kyledove"STOP stand still"

lol

Like I told you on DeviantART, I love your Artwork, the tiles are simply breath taking.

Keep it up, can't wait for the Beta!

[Yuoaman]

*drools* That is like... just... wow.... perfect!

Your graphics are simply amazing Kyledove, and if the programming is even half as good as the graphics, this game will be one of my favorites of all time!

[⋚Raika⋚]

OMG the new screen makes the game look even MORE AWESOME!!! Yeah i also loled when your friend didnt want to be screencapped :)

[Ravecat]

Amazing, can't wait to get a shot at this thing.

[ryushin5]

WOW I love the screenshot your graphics are awesome i can't wait to play this. :D

[Lady Berlitz]

Beautiful new screenshot, Kyle!
That reminds me a lot of Harvest Moon, where you are outside of a farm.
I'm guessing that that building keeps Pokémon...?

Also, it's great that you can now heal Pokémon, and buy things.
I really can't wait for this. Good luck, Kyle.

[Ravecat]

have i told you how much I love you

[Shun]

Wow amazing a Pokémon Online Game! this one should be good.

[Beam Me Up, Furry Bandit!]

Plz realese Beta soon....it so cool!

[Mitchman]

Asking for beta is not allowed and its an nline browser game so its really a demo of the site. And when you get in for trying that site because not a lot of people know bout it then its better cause you can be ready before anyone else.

[Kyledove]

Update time!

Okay we'll we just added a new awesome change - bigger team sprites! These are animated too and will look even more awesome when you're playing. (please ignore the nicknames I gave my pokemon)
http://i33.tinypic.com/15gd01u.png

Progress on the game is coming along really well. Evolution has been added and now we're just adding more pokemon and content aswell as trying to fix all the bugs and glitches that come along.
We dont need any more beta testers right now so I'm afraid you'll have to wait with the rest for when its released.

[Captain Arcane]

I love your work Kyle,

It all fits so nicely, and the interfaces are amazing, and easy on the eye. I love your larger Pokémon Icons, they add a little sumth'n to your game that makes it all original, y'know.

I am eagerly awaiting more updates and news about this, I truly hope this game is to be accomplished, as it looks like I would never stop playing it.


Keep up the good work everyone, you're doing great,
Captain Arcane

[ryushin5]

wow i like the update this game looks awesome and i can't wait to see more progress. :D

[Neo-Dragon]

Larger sprites is a good idea. Looks much better now.
I was wondering though, how come you went with D/P style overworlds, if you had the goal of making your D/P tiles advanced size. Do you not think they look to big compared to the outside tiles (since everything is 16 pixels- or less - and the characters are around 17 pixels in width - well at the head)?
It's a decision I've wrestled with in my game.

[Kyledove]

I decided to go with DP style overworlds because a lot of focus on the game is on being able to customize your characters and change their hair/clothing/apperance. I just didnt feel like fr/lg gave enough space for players to really be creative with what they look like.
They do look a bit bigger than the tiles, but I think in time you just get used to it.

[Yuoaman]

*drools*

That is just amazing... I love it, and now because of how good it looks I'll have to learn how to hack your computer, so I can play!

Great stuff Kyledove!

[CHG-Swampert]

I'm not usually one to compliment anyone but this is amazing. A Pokémon RPG with originally made Pokémon. Nice job mate. I look forward to playing this soon ^.^

[txro]

Nice stuff i wiil play quick question if youll answer. Can you (when you have time) post a qiuck tutorial on how you sprited those new pokemon so well?

[Xaviar]

I know it's nothing you haven't heard before, but the spriting/tilesets are beautiful and the custom Pokemon are very professional. Of course, major props to Dodotrainer for making a lot of this possible. Keep up the good work!

[breakstuff]

Huwow!! This looks good.. Playing pokemon online!!

[Mitchman]

Nice. Best part is thats its a browser game wont lag much is free and virus free. Also the lambaa and fawnee are starters no?

[Neo-Dragon]

I decided to go with DP style overworlds because a lot of focus on the game is on being able to customize your characters and change their hair/clothing/apperance. I just didnt feel like fr/lg gave enough space for players to really be creative with what they look like.
They do look a bit bigger than the tiles, but I think in time you just get used to it.

Cool. I just wanted to see what your design choice was for using them. As I said I wrestled with using them in my game too, but end up sticking with the FR/LG characters (since I'm using a mixture of your older tiles).

[Mike2494]

Amazing! Simply amazing. It looks really very nice, this feeling etc. But I wanted to ask, if there would be also other than your custom Pokemon...?

[Kyledove]

Yes Lamber and Fawnlora are starters, also Paddlepus is a water starter. There will be a choice of 6 differnet starters.
I have a really big surprise coming soon, hehe. You'll all have to wait to see. The game keeps growing non-stop.

And I'm sorry but no, there will NOT be any official pokemon (Pikachu, empoleon etc)
This is just another part of our endeavours to be more original.

[Ravecat]

Hooray Surprises!

Who doesn't love surprises?

[Lady Berlitz]

Yes Lamber and Fawnlora are starters, also Paddlepus is a water starter. There will be a choice of 6 differnet starters.
I have a really big surprise coming soon, hehe. You'll all have to wait to see. The game keeps growing non-stop.

And I'm sorry but no, there will NOT be any official pokemon (Pikachu, empoleon etc)
This is just another part of our endeavours to be more original.Hm, a surprise, huh?
I always like your surprises, Kyle. Actually, I like anything you make that's not a surprise!
I can tell that it will be very good. Keep it up, Kyle.

[Mitchman]

So can you tell us when this thing will be up and running and give us a link to the site. Also whats the region shaped like. And again ill say this:
the best part is that its browser game.

[Sandro™]

Cool. I've been watching this game for some time and its really nice. i will keep looking on this thread for more cool things to happen!

[Starry Night]

Whoa O_O

This is so awesome! Your tiles are great, your fakemon are great, your mapping is great...

I can't wait for this!

[CollosalPokemon]

Nice game kyledove, will your amazing tilesets it sure to be an A grade game.

[fireyboy345]

i love this game mostly due to the tiles and the pokemon which makes...everything. But like my other suggestion i truly think that you should save your tiles as a jpeg. I think i saw some of you climate tiles somewhere. im not quite sure but if i find them i will pm u. Good luck

[DamianLeonhart]

i love this game mostly due to the tiles and the pokemon which makes...everything. But like my other suggestion i truly think that you should save your tiles as a jpeg. I think i saw some of you climate tiles somewhere. im not quite sure but if i find them i will pm u. Good luck

PNG files are used for graphics like the ones used in game. I am unsure if a jpeg image can have transparency as well.

From Wikipedia: "On the other hand, JPEG is not as well suited for line drawings and other textual or iconic graphics, where the sharp contrasts between adjacent pixels cause noticeable artifacts. Such images are better saved in TIFF format (for local usage) or in GIF or PNG format (for web usage)."

[Ninja Tree]

No original Pokemon? I'm confused and I don't think anybody will understand why.

[Yuoaman]

No original Pokemon? I'm confused and I don't think anybody will understand why.

Are you daft? He said that there will only be original Pokemon. Meaning he will not include the official 493(?).

Anyways great work as always Kyledove!

[Wichu]

I think we're getting the word 'original' mixed up here. TheAbsol meant original as in 'original 493', which you've misinterpreted... But yeah, no official Pokémon is odd. You may as well just stop using the name 'Pokémon' if you don't actually have any :P

Oh, and DamianLeonhart, he means for the example screenshots, so people can't rip the graphics from those.

[Crosell]

As long as the spriting style matches the original style, then it are fake-pokemon.
So I think we can still call them Pokemon, or if kyledove wants to be even more original he calls them something else.

[Kyledove]

Wichu hit the nail on the head - thats the idea. We are planning to call it something other than pokemon. If you can't tell the name of this topic is only a placeholder until we decide on our real name.
No Official pokemon is just another attempt of ours to be more different from the rest. It's a pretty bold move but I have a strong belief our pokemon will be just as good if not better than the originals. Not to mention spriting all 493 pokemon all over again in my style would take ages and just wouldn't be worth it.

Plus as with all pokemon, if you don't like it, then dont catch it. If you don't like any of our pokemon (which I sincerely doubt) then dont play at all if it bothers you that much. But I can say now we're gonna be featuring many pokemon from famous pokemon makers online and the general public.

You can look at this project as just our way of bringing the fanbase together to create something that is just as good as any official pokemon game.

Regarding the screenshot protection, I havent had much trouble with people stealing so far, but if I do begin to face such trouble, I will take the necessary precautions. I figure this project is too big and well known for people to go stealing from it.

@~Link Smash~ I'm afraid I haven't finished the region yet, its a pretty big one so it will take some planning. The game will be released when I am satisfied the glitches are all smoothed out and it looks good. I don't want to release a shoddy half finished version when it could be so much better.

[Ravecat]

Very well done.

Does this mean we can submit Pok- Monster designs?

[Anuhrima]

games great kyledove. but your gonna have to compete with Pokemon Acanthite

[Ravecat]

They're completely different concepts....

[Melash]

Wow, that looks really awesome! I'll be watching this one...

[Saidai No Soba-Ya]

cool ^-^
i hope you exceed in making this MMORPG ^-^
it would be funny if the next update will be the evos of the starters :3

[Anuhrima]

i'm talking about popularity,not concept. and also fakemon

[Gamebuilder336]

WOW, this game is amazing! I can't wait until its finished. Good luck with your game!

[Anuhrima]

if you are all wondering why you haven't seen any new updates, he is working on request for avatars on Deviant Art

[txro]

Just wondering when this game will be playable. it looks awesome

[Anuhrima]

wait, hold up klyedove, will all of us playing be in the same trainer school. all of us go to the same science teacher,get the same choice of one of 6 starters. Don't you think that is kinda impossible

[Lady Berlitz]

wait, hold up klyedove, will all of us playing be in the same trainer school. all of us go to the same science teacher,get the same choice of one of 6 starters. Don't you think that is kinda impossibleHmm... I find that a little weird, too.
But maybe, taking a concept from RuneScape, you will be able to walk over other people?

I can't think if there's any other way around this, though.

[BaconBoy914]

wait, hold up klyedove, will all of us playing be in the same trainer school. all of us go to the same science teacher,get the same choice of one of 6 starters. Don't you think that is kinda impossible

Don't you kind of think Pokemon's impossible? lol.

[Anuhrima]

and the same thing goes for the pokemon center. imposibble

[Lady Berlitz]

and the same thing goes for the pokemon center. imposibbleWhy don't you explain how it is impossible?

[Anuhrima]

Ok, All of at the pokemon center at the same time. there would be a gigantic line, be 10 mins before you get call up through the massive line of other gamer

[Rabla]

Hmm... I find that a little weird, too.
But maybe, taking a concept from RuneScape, you will be able to walk over other people?

I can't think if there's any other way around this, though.

This bit would fix that problem

[Johnny8876]

he should just make more than 1 nursejoy event in the pokecenter?

[~Red]

There was another pokemon mmorpg i played where as soon as you entered the pokecenter your pokemon were healed. You also couldnt battle or trade in the pokemon center either.

All though, on nearly all pokemon mmorpgs there is always tons of people standing utisde the pokecenter door and this can be incredibley annoying if collision was on.

[Kyledove]

Like I already mentioned, you can walk over other people. Not very realistic, but imagine the problems you'd get if one person was blocking a path?
Also, at the pokemon centre there are two nurse joys and a long counter, you can heal by going to any part of the counter.

[Lady Berlitz]

Like I already mentioned, you can walk over other people. Not very realistic, but imagine the problems you'd get if one person was blocking a path?

Ah, that's good. And, I'm guessing that when you right click on a place where there are multiple people, you will see the list of names in that exact spot? That would be a lot easier and efficient.

[G-Trainer]

Wha-?! This looks great! When I first saw the SS's I was staring at them for five minutes straight! O.o

I really hope this game comes out soon, it looks fantastic and I'll be playing....

[BillNye]

wow did you even make the maps on flash?
tats awesome!!!
good job and keep up the good work!

[Anuhrima]

Like I already mentioned, you can walk over other people. Not very realistic, but imagine the problems you'd get if one person was blocking a path?
Also, at the pokemon centre there are two nurse joys and a long counter, you can heal by going to any part of the counter.

can you show us an example of walking over people

[Lady Berlitz]

can you show us an example of walking over peopleWhy do you need one?
You walk over one person, and your character's sprite is shown instead of the person below yours.

[Anuhrima]

i need a visualization of this act

[~JV~]

I used ctrl to walk over a npc in my project (it will probably be somethying like that, but to walk over a player):
http://i35.tinypic.com/2v85n5c.png

[Anuhrima]

this is what i mean: when the counters are full will we just walk over other people and interrupt the healing process

[Kyledove]

It doesnt take long at all to heal your pokemon so that probably wouldn't be an issue with people coming and going all the time.

[Ravecat]

You can't interupt anything by walking over people...

[Anuhrima]

so two people can have their pokemon healed at the same time at the same counter

[Ravecat]

I would definitely say so.

[dinox4]

You could just make it so that when someone came into the pkemon center it was kind like a unique center to them like they could see no-one else in there.

I know this kinda contradicts the point of being able to meet with others on the game but surely it would just help speed up the process of healing. Maybe to fill the center up a bit fill it with some random NPCs.

[G-Trainer]

Damn! And I thought Blacksprite's mmorpg looked good! You are so talented, dude!
Do you mind if I ask some questions? If not; I'll state them under this. If you do, just ignore them :).

Will there be player housing? If so will you use flats and houses, or just one of the two?

Will you be able to give someone a pokemon'?

Will their be a storyline in the game? If so do you need help with this? I'm very good with storylines and character development.(I'm making an original game with some friends at the moment.)

Will it become harder to level up your Pokemons? If not, I strongly advise you to do this to keep it interesting.

Will you able to team up with a friend and go 2 vs 2?

Will there be special events? If so can I help? (I've got some good ideas, I think.)

Thats it for now. I'll have some other questions later on, though.

Kyledove, I really hope that you'll finish this game, and I cannot wait. If you need any help with storylines, NPC's, side quests and events PM me.

[DamianLeonhart]

i still need a screen(don't try reasoning with me, I am stubborn)

If KyleDove said that is how it will be then that should be good enough for you. If that is not enough proof for you then stop posting. But it is a very simple process, since the healing script is not running for your character, when you approach the npc she will heal your pokemon. You should play an mmorpg, each npc can talk to multiple people at once saying different things depending on why they are talking to you.

[Kyledove]

You wouldnt even basically be able to tell? since most people have the basic same body shape, it just covers them up.
Here's a screenshot anyway of the newly implemented monster drops feature. Instead of having to harvest hold items from wild pokemon like the real games (which are a bit of a pain) following most mmo's the pokemon will just drop them when they retreat. Of course some items will be really rare and they often drop nothing.
http://i36.tinypic.com/2ds33iu.png

[~JV~]

Hmm in most mmo you are able to do something with resources, we will be able to make rare candies, potions, master balls etc? =0

[Kyledove]

They can be used for things like quests where a feather collector might want x number of x feathers.
With things like raw silk I am planning hopefully to make your own clothes and things.

and Also hopefully there will be a cooking system so stuff like rare candies and potions might be a possibility.

[Yuoaman]

A question: Did anyone buy those red feathers?? XD

The screen looks real nice, the graphics make me very happy (really...).

[Lady Berlitz]

Very nice screenshot, Kyledove. I like the idea of being able to trade and sell things (it reminds me of many MMOG, which is one of the best concepts about them).

Oh, and what's with the Spotted Feather's text?

[dinox4]

I like the idea of selling and trading items with other people and I think quests involving them would be great.

P.S Nice Screenie!!!

[~Red]

This seems like a nice feature. Could you elaborate on the clothing feature?

[jasonresno]

This looks absolutely gorgeous, I'm excited!

[$_$]

Kyledove is there going to be the crop growing thing like in harvest?

[Kyledove]

Sorry about the delay in replying, heres some answers to the best of my ability.


Will there be player housing? If so will you use flats and houses, or just one of the two?
Um we don't have anything planned right now, but of course once everything is set up we can only add more and more features to the game, and I know I'd love to add player housing in the future

Will you be able to give someone a pokemon'?
Well you will be able to trade with other players just like the real games

Will their be a storyline in the game? If so do you need help with this? I'm very good with storylines and character development.(I'm making an original game with some friends at the moment.)
There will be a kind of storyline in the game, but not too deep. The general story is to just train and have fun and battle with friends, but like I said once the majority of the gameplay is done we can add more story

Will it become harder to level up your Pokemons? If not, I strongly advise you to do this to keep it interesting.
Haven't really spoken to my programmer about this yet, but yeah I do assume as they level up more it will keep getting harder and harder as a way to keep the game going further

Will you able to team up with a friend and go 2 vs 2?
Haven't planned anything on this, but it would be nice. I've been considering things like having attacks that can heal pokemon, or your friend's entire team as a good way to team up with friends.

Will there be special events? If so can I help? (I've got some good ideas, I think.)
what kind of special events? Do you mean like how nintendo releases secret pokemon?


The text for the spotted feather is a bit glitched right now, but its nothing big. I could move the quantity of the item below the name in order to have longer name items.

On clothing we havent discussed it in too much detail just yet, but the general gist is that you will have a few different categories like outfit, and then accessories like hats, glasses, etc. Kind of outfits are like nurse joy's outfit, or a mart outfit, or a picknicker, etc. There will be clothing stores where you will be able to buy them. (and obtain rarer outfits through quests and things)

I don't think there will be crop growing, but berries will probably end up making a return in some way, maybe as a portable menu where you can water and care for it like a tamagotchi plant.

Hopefully this should answer some of your questions!

[Yuoaman]

Great ideas Kyledove, I'm eagerly awaiting your next update!

[Dog11561]

I love the idea. If i had any skills, i would help, but i don't, so sorry. But i can give u ideas! Also, are u going to make a supporter banner, cuz if u did, i would really use it!!! LOVE UR IDEA!!! :P

[~Red]

Omg! This looks amazing! Need any testers or bug finders? I'm pretty good at that...

[Alistair]

This is looking better than ever, Kyle. Ony one thing bothers me so far. That is the items menu. As you can probably see, the name of the Spotted Feather overlaps its quantity. Why not put the quantity under neath the items? That could aleviate this problem.

[Barney.]

Looking very good.
I'm looking forward to playing it.

I wish I could help, but the only thing I could do is like think up new Idea's for pokemon/quests.

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[Kyledove]

Ding dong hehe, thats exactly what I'm gonna do Alistair. You seem to think in the same way as me hehe.

[riceeman]

This looks so excellent. Your programmer must be really good, I can barely make Platform games on Flash, let alone a Pokemon MMO! Brilliant work Kyledove, and I really love all your sprites.

[Rabla]

wonderin, will we have to download to play?
and also will it be like those bad pkmn online games where u clik arrows to move or will you use the arrow keys on the keyboard?

[~Red]

wonderin, will we have to download to play?
and also will it be like those bad pkmn online games where u clik arrows to move or will you use the arrow keys on the keyboard?

I believe it's a browser game.

[Ayu]

ooo this looks really really nice ^ ^
I wanna play!! hehe~

[Vampire://Krimm]

LOL

-rolls on floor laughing- The screenshot is so cute :o~! As soon as seeing it, the whole setup and your text reminded me of watching my friend play RuneScape being like "ITEM FOR SALE!!!!" Oh god~ loool, what they did for attention XD;

Anywho~ The tiles look amazing, especially the flooring tiles, those really tie into the area well. The trees look beautiful and the little shop tents are awesome too :3

Can't wait to see more, KyleDove! :D

[Lady Berlitz]

Hey Kyledove, I was wondering. You DO get to choose what you look like at the beginning of the game, but are you able to change what you look like later in the game (maybe your hairstyle, clothing style, etc.)?

[Almia-Ranger]

Man this looks awesome.
What would be cool was if you get gold of pokemon, then there could be a place where you could buy your own plot of land and your own buildings, trees ect to go in there. Like your own personal little villiage. Im sure that would be possible with an online engine.

[Soul.//Silver]

Hey Kyledove, I made a support banner for you.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/jirachi2808/KyledovesMMORPGSupportBanner.png
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/jirachi2808/KyledovesMMORPGSupportBanner.png

[Anuhrima]

kyledove did you get permission to use Jayzul

[Soul.//Silver]

Why would he need permission to use Jayzul, as he made it? I don't get what your saying.

[Count Splatula]

Why would he need permission to use Jayzul, as he made it? I don't get what your saying.
No he didn't. Pokepages did.

I'm pretty sure he got permission though.

[Anuhrima]

I'll ask Pokepages(Digi Pages)

[Kyledove]

That was the surprise. Pokepages gave me permission to use all and any of his pokemon.

[Soul.//Silver]

Oh ok, I'm just so used to you spriting all of your Pokemon xD. Oh, and I hope you like my (probably low quality) support banner.

[Exiled~Shadow]

its cool! i like it ;)

keep it up kyle!!

[G-Trainer]

Hey, Kyledove. Thanks for answering my questions. I couldn't respond to you question on what I ment with special events because of numerous issues; but this is want I ment with it.

With special events I was thinking about tournaments and special once in a while missions that you could complete with friends or on your own. I think that would help create a good sfeer of a community and it would be fun.

You also gave me an idea, however, when you said something about realeasing special pokemons. Maybe you could incorparate this in the game; every ** months you place a (?fake?)pokemon in the game and everyone can try to catch it. That'd be kind of fun, wouldn't it? Players running around the map looking for the pokemon.

I hope all goes well and I wish you luck,

G-Trainer.

[Low Lines]

Damn and there I was thinking I was the only one crazy enough to try and make a Pokemon Game in flash =p

Be interesting to see how different this one is coded...

No doubt, mine would be a whole lot more complex because I have a knack at making things harder than they need to be, but that's what makes it more fun =p

[Nei]

Can't wait till this is done. All my friends were going hyper when I told them about this...

[sonic smash down]

nice kyle, dude your seriously funny, and glad to see someone was playin with ya. lolz cant wait to see more man, and love your style

[coolplatinum44]

Kyledove, I'm really concerned about some of what Ive seen here. I've been looking around for a good pokemon MMO for a loong time and yours looks good, not bashing it or anything. BUT I came on here to show you a strange thing......

YOUR GAME
fc03.deviantart.com/fs28/f/2008/162/5/9/What_you_wish__ah_forget_it_v2_by_Kymotonian.png

PWO
pokemonworldonline.net/images/Teaser1.jpg

The forum won't let me do it right-but you get the idea. Somone deserves an apology.....

[The Abyss]

What's wrong with them? I don't get it...

[~Red]

What's wrong with them? I don't get it...

The window for PWO is the same as Kyledove's game, I noticed this too.

[Lady Berlitz]

Kyledove, I'm really concerned about some of what Ive seen here. I've been looking around for a good pokemon MMO for a loong time and yours looks good, not bashing it or anything. BUT I came on here to show you a strange thing......

YOUR GAME
fc03.deviantart.com/fs28/f/2008/162/5/9/What_you_wish__ah_forget_it_v2_by_Kymotonian.png

PWO
pokemonworldonline.net/images/Teaser1.jpg

The forum won't let me do it right-but you get the idea. Somone deserves an apology.....That IS quite strange, but it's not something to get all worked up about. I believe that there is no copyright infringement involved (for all we know, Kyledove, or whoever designed the menu, could have borrowed the menu style from PWO).

[Mitchman]

How about the thought of both running on same engines as its browser based.

[Kyledove]

The programmer from PWO who designed the HUD left PWO and started this project up with me, which is why we have the similar HUD.

[Waudby]

that makes a lot of sense, I can see very clear differences in it anyway, like the.

Any other news for us Kyle? Do you have any sort of graphical update to please us? :P

[~Red]

I have a suggestion, perhaps you could incorporate a "Move Generator" IE you go to a certain building, pay some money and choose the type of move it is, which pokemon to teach it to and some other things. A basic move maker that costs ingame money would be a great way. I'd also like to play a game where everyone's Pokemon are different IE they dont all have the same moves at each level and things like that.

[Almia-Ranger]

Like i said before, totally love this. Hope it allgoes well, and i will re-iterate my idea.
Have a home maker, or town maker.
These things cost in game money and you can put things into your town such as houses ect and you can add special extra's for real money.

[h POKE]

The maps in this game are beautifully done, I must say. There's an obvious amount of effort and attention to detail. I'm kind of at a loss for words about how well put together this game is, although I hate to be the person who mindlessly complements.

[Rabla]

Like i said before, totally love this. Hope it allgoes well, and i will re-iterate my idea.
Have a home maker, or town maker.
These things cost in game money and you can put things into your town such as houses ect and you can add special extra's for real money.

he cant charge real money because then he would be making money from someone elses copyright

then he might get sued

then the game shuts down
we dont want that to happen