Pokemon Frontiers Online

[saul]

Pokemon Frontiers Online is a small (very small) online Pokemon game. it is not meant to allow players to catch and use Pokemon, it is meant for fans to chat and explore the Battle Frontier and Small Island together. It ahs a few built in mini games, inventory, etc.
Here are some features that it will include:
- Chat System
- Live Playing (See other players walking around)
- Mini Games (Not Online enabled)
- Mini Game Challenge (Not Online enabled)
- 3 different characters to choose from
- Account creation using INI files
- Inventory to store items in (Items can be used to unlock new places)
- And MUCH more!

It has been in production for TWO days and is already at 89 % finished.
the last things that need to be completed is:
Map
Mini Games (Hasn't been started)
and a beta testing session.

I want the game to be done within one to two weeks before school starts. Please visit the website to get some more inofrmation, screenshots, and a Project overview on my game. =D

After this is done, I want to make a "sequel" that will allow the use of Pokemon, a bigger mpa, more items, and the ability to have more people connect to a server!

and while I am the subject of "servers". Pokemon Fronters online allows you to create your own server that players can connect to (up to 16 players can connect). They need to enter your IP address to logon and will the be able to explore the Battle Fronteir (the place this game takes place in). So I would like feedback, and I hope I can finish this project soon ^^

WEBSITE: http://www.pepum.com/pfo/index.html

[Webmaster Tyler]

Sweet so where do you make online games

[saul]

I'm using GameMaker, I personally think that it is MUCH better than RPGMaker, you can make alomost ANYTHING with GameMaker ^^ although it is a bit more advanced.

[Webmaster Tyler]

but i mean do u need something to make it online

[saul]

When you download the game, you can also download a server manager which lets you create a server for people to connect to, if there isn't any server then noone can connect online, I'll probably make a server, I dunno who else would O.o, but I'm gonna add a page that lets people post their servers to people can connect

[Webmaster Tyler]

This will be really cool. ill be on it alot

[saul]

thanks ^^ it's almost done ^^

[Webmaster Tyler]

will u be able to battle in the frontier cause that would be cool

[Silver Pearl]

cool, it sounds very good, any screenies?

edit: nvm, i saw that the screens were in the site.

[Peekimon]

Wow. Two days, and already in 89%? O.O Unbelievable.

This is really promising!

Screenshot evaluation:
1 - I presume that's the title screen, right? Hmm... make it more... attractive, you know, and more eye catching. It just looks... too plain and all.

2 - Too plain, spice it up a bit, you know.

3 and so on - Now, I really like how you made the menu thingy, it's so cool! Simple, and cool! Keep up the good work :)

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Keep up the brilliant progress and good luck :)

[Innocence]

Sounds good. Can you make online games with Gamemaker?

[Cendre]

Sounds good. Can you make online games with Gamemaker?

Yes you can make online games. Read a couple posts above. I tried using Gamemaker. Then again, that was a couple years ago. I'm smarter now. Also, saul, if you need any Game Moderators, I'll help out. Also, I can help out with the support forum. =) I'll also do beta testing!

[Naas02]

*hugs* I loves the folks who believe in keeping it simple

Edit: Just for Clarification are you saying there is no battling going on or there is no player vs player battling as in is there an AI to battle? If youre waiting for future realeses to do that I would suggest having it setup more like netbattle with different events where you select a pokemon, its item, evs, dvs, and attacks and just battle rather than having to worry about the capture, train, trade method or maybe have it to where you can purchase more powerful pokemon with Battle Points if you wanted to do the trading thing which would give you a slight edge over netbattle for a little while.

[saul]

yes, there will be no battling Pokemon in this game, no catching pokemon, sorry. I just want this to be simple, for mini games and online chatting ^^ although, I have said that I plan on making a "sequel" of this where catching and possibly battling is available (still not sure how I will work that out), but I think if I make a sequel you'll also have a ranch to stopre your Pokemon in O.o so this game is different from other online Pokemon Games (I haven't seen any finished ones O.o) anyway, I'm gonna start finishing up the map right now I still need to design small island and then code it hopefully today maps will be finished ^^

Peekimon- The main menu, it actually has some guys running around it I dont know if that's any better xD. As for spicing it up, I think it looks pretty good, one thnig I do think could use some spicing is the character selection, I will work on that one. Last, credit is due where it belongs, I didnt design the menu system ("Menu thingy"), I am adding and editing an example for gamemaker that teaches you how to make games that is the default menu system, but I'm gonna slightly change it a bit by adding in a new font and icons. Anyway, I'm using this example to learn how online games work and so far, so good ^^

[saul]

srry for double post >.< but i want to give you all a little update:
okay maps are just about onde, all I need to do is add a "portal" to the doors, etc. so you can go inside buildings ^^
Next up MINI GAMES. any ideas for a mini game? O.o I have one already started one, a dance revolution "Pokemon Style" game xD got any ideas for that? and I need beta testers, I have two so far and any more comments, etc. would be nice ^^

[dan48]

I have an idea. What about a mini game, like pokemon pinball, pokemon racing. just some ideas.

[Renagadez]

Thats pretty cool!,Sorry if its asking for too much but you should add more trainers to choose from,another girl maybe? I will help out if you nee any spriting done.

edit:also for a pokemon minigame,bash the diglets! you hit them to get pionts,but there is a time limit,and the diglets get faster x3

[saul]

ooo, good mini game ideas ^^ I'll try and add em, anymore suggestions? O.o

[sketch]

Can you make a friend list,if not already done,and some mini game ideas:

-rock paper scissor game to play with friends,but it could be the types,fire beats grass,grass beats water and water neats fire!

-a rapidly press game,you have to press a 2 or more combination as much as possible before time runs out,and the one who does the most wins.

I'll give you more when I can think of them.

[Jirachi3]

I could be a beta tester if you need one and a pokemon memory game would be cool

[Sion]

I would go all out saying u really need battles, but thats what pokemon Online is for. So overall i hope it gets finished. And I dig the site dude.

[Smarties-chan]

I have some mini game ideas
Pokemon quiz: There's a time limit in wich you have to answer as many questions as possible at the end the person with most correct answers wins.
Mirror coat madness (yes I know it's from my avatar ^^): You play as a wynaut and there will be darts and elektrice thingamabobs flying against you if an elektrikce thingamabob comes you need to press a button to bounce it back and if a dart comes you have to dodge it.
Oh and I love the ideas I've always been atracted to mini-games.

[saul]

lol, good ideas ^^

sketch - this game isn't exactly for the purpose of battling, that is why it's on my "not so important list" xP although, I have said, it can be a possibility in the future...

[outlaw]

I'll be a beta tester! Plus I think you should have the jump rope game from pokemon FR and LG

[Hacker]

looks good, can i beta test?

[Smarties-chan]

So will the beta be out soon? (I'm not rushing you I just want to know)

[NoobusMaximus]

I think you should add music fom like the show from the dance game

[saul]

Music for the dance game has already been picked out, alot is from the movies ^_^

School starts tommorow O.o and that means it will be a bit longer until we see a beta, I need to program Minigames, that's jus about it, and add in some finsihing touches ^^

[Ionem]

This one actually looks like it may be good. In browsing the screenshots on the site, I saw that the chat thing looks like it might be a little too transparent. It was hard to see.

It looks nice so far, though. I like the way the screen is big and the character is small. Gives a very "big world" impression and looks like it can handle lots of players at once.

Keep it up. And I can't wait to see this in action.

[Smarties-chan]

Didn't notice there were screenies earlier, it looks pretty good maybe you should add some npcs thought since that map looks pretty... empty, well anyway (I'm not rushing you I just want to know) when do you think the demo/beta will be out?

[Berino]

this game looks amazing. i cant wait for the beta/demo to come out i would luv to test it for u.

i hav an idea: i think u shud hav moderators that can go into any server(Even if its full) and can monitor the behaviour of the people like if sum1 is swearing or bullying, the moderators shud be able to kik them from the server. If u do consider my idea can i be the first moderator :)

[Butchimatic]

Your upcoming game sounds really original. And I love things original.

We'll be waiting, so take your time. Otherwise, it would suck.

Break a leg, Saw.

[Esupio]

wow this looks intresting and 2 days and 89% done

I'll beta test for ya

the mini games are gunna have to be competitive though if your'e not havin battles

[Smarties-chan]

So when do you reckon the beta/demo will be out?

[The Dash]

It will in time smarty arty...Dont forget h has school to focus on aswell now,
..Unless hes a slacker in witch case its a whole different matter....
And how about a rip off of that japanese game "Pikachu loves pokeballs"? I love that game ^_^

[Butchimatic]

It won't take way too long.

It doesn't totally matter on account of other games you can play before this happens.

[Blizzy]

game maker is not the only program which allows online capability,
it's possible with rpg maker xp too.
it uses a ruby(not rgss) to allow sockets, called TCPSocket.
click here (http://www.rubycentral.com/book/lib_network.html) for more information about ruby networking functions

[Butchimatic]

Can you get online compatibility using the free Gamemaker version?

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[Berino]

where can i download rm2k3 from cos i wanna use it for my games.

[Pete]

Berino thats off-topic.

saul-How about a hit the buttons tug of war game? Or a panel de pon/puyo puyo style game with different colored pokeballs?
Just suggestions.
This game rocks!

[Dark Ash]

Cannonsaur is one of the new pokemon from pokemon blazing phoenix.

[pika57]

I'll be a beta tester if you like. I would also recomend adding battling eventually. take some time to work it in. Go ahead and keep the Minigames and just add the battling in when its complete. Don't rush.

[Berino]

hey Saul hasnt been on for a bit. must be busy with the game. I hope.

So, Saul, is it near completion. I cant w8. Its gona be gr8. :D

[Pete]

Dark ash that is completely off topic and is not related to this thread. Stop spamming!

[The Dash]

Can you get online compatibility using the free Gamemaker version?

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No, No you cant.

I hope Saul finishes this soon it will be great!

[Webmaster Tyler]

Im not sure if he is using the free version cause you can only use the online thing if you have the one you have to buy

[Cursed]

Sigh... Another game given up on...:( *sobs in corner*

[pokerob]

cursed do not ever bring back old topics though when i read it sound promising.

[Esupio]

cursed do not ever bring back old topics though when i read it sound promising.
this wasn't a month old anyway

[nickw1101]

If you DO add battling, Dont make a sequal jsut keep maki ng updates
;)

[Innocence]

*Sad* Is this going to be finished? *Cries* Why does everything good never get finished, why?