Pokemon Online mmorpg

[Demyx]

On the front page, you mentioned 421 possible characters... How are those picked? Are they at random or do you view a whole gallery? In the FR/LG, D/P, etc. games, I get sick real easy of playing as the same red-hat wearing guy, I think this would be good and shows diversity. Not everyone wears red hats or has pink scarfs.

[00Vampire]

This is currently the game I am waiting for most. I can't wait until it's released, even if that's going to be quite a while from now. Looking forward to the next update.
Happy Game-Making!

[Demyx]

Hey, I have an idea you could maybe implement (if you like it):
Well, because not everyone is going to have a flying Pokemon with them, maybe there could be some sort of path people can walk on that has no Pokemon at all to go from town to town. I just though it would be pretty good, because newb trainers may not be able to make it through the expanded Viridian Forest that your making...

[Waudby]

Hey, I have an idea you could maybe implement (if you like it):
Well, because not everyone is going to have a flying Pokemon with them, maybe there could be some sort of path people can walk on that has no Pokemon at all to go from town to town. I just though it would be pretty good, because newb trainers may not be able to make it through the expanded Viridian Forest that your making...

I think a better way of doing this, would be, set up the battles to only allow pokemon like 1 or 2 levels higher than you to attack, this would keep the places fair then.

I'm not sure if this is wat is already being done or not.

[Demyx]

Agreed, but the level should be plus/minus 1-3 levels of your first Pokemon, so that way if you are training a level 5 clefairy and happen to have your elite 4 team with you, you'll still be able to train it.

[Dudedude]

Man This game is one of the two games that I hope will get finished!(The other one being Pokemon Glittergold).

Keep working guys! U got my support!

[[.εternity]]

Ok any new progress?(that doesnt mean I want to speed you up guys,you have all the time of the world!^^)
Keep up the good work and I hope that one day we all will be in one server enjoying the coolness of Pokemon:The online adventures!

[Demyx]

Is your battle system done yet? I haven't seen a screenshot of that... We also haven't seen White or Black Sprite in a while. Like 4 days. That usually means they are working on it. There should be some sort of race when this is done, lke the first person to get from Pallet Town to the Viridian Forest or something.

[Jim]

we want it to be pretty much perfect before we release it. that is to say we want most of our plan systems in there before we launch


Just a question, do you plan on doing things like EVs and IVs, and all the other hidden values? Whether you do or not, Good luck!

[[.εternity]]

I also got 2 questions:/
1.What if i would have a big brother,and he wants to mess up my copy of PokemonTOA using hacks and packet editing?I would get permbanned without doing anything!That's why permban wouldnt be good.A ban of maximum 5 days would be very good.
2.If someone is in the pokecenter(or other building),and someone is in front of the door of the pokecenter(outside),how would you be able to exit the building?
If i am a p*** in ******,you dont need to answer my questions.

-Black Dratini
:t147:

[BlackDragonite]

I also got 2 questions:/
1.What if i would have a big brother,and he wants to mess up my copy of PokemonTOA using hacks and packet editing?I would get permbanned without doing anything!That's why permban wouldnt be good.A ban of maximum 5 days would be very good.
2.If someone is in the pokecenter(or other building),and someone is in front of the door of the pokecenter(outside),how would you be able to exit the building?
If i am a p*** in ******,you dont need to answer my questions.

-Black Dratini
:t147:

1st: Don´t know, sry

2nd: They said that if you stand on the same square as another trainer, you CAN move like nothing happened.

[Inu]

Looks an allright game.
I'm not sure if you can change the gfx using these kinda progs though.
T_T

[whitesprite]

This game looks awsome i wish i could play it -.- dial up sucks for the loss
Geo has optimized the packets so that dial-up users can also play PTOA. Only problem is the original download...

On the front page, you mentioned 421 possible characters... How are those picked? Are they at random or do you view a whole gallery? In the FR/LG, D/P, etc. games, I get sick real easy of playing as the same red-hat wearing guy, I think this would be good and shows diversity. Not everyone wears red hats or has pink scarfs.
OK, you select your gender (male/female), then type (bug catcher/cool trainer etc.), then colour (7 colours each character)

I think a better way of doing this, would be, set up the battles to only allow pokemon like 1 or 2 levels higher than you to attack, this would keep the places fair then.

I'm not sure if this is wat is already being done or not.
yeah, that is pretty much what were doing...

Is your battle system done yet? I haven't seen a screenshot of that... We also haven't seen White or Black Sprite in a while. Like 4 days. That usually means they are working on it. There should be some sort of race when this is done, lke the first person to get from Pallet Town to the Viridian Forest or something.
The battle system has been finished, except GUI and animations... that is why there is no screenies, cos it is real hard to make a screenie of nothingness and convincingly say it is a battle system...
Just a question, do you plan on doing things like EVs and IVs, and all the other hidden values? Whether you do or not, Good luck!
Yup EVs , IVs and other hidden values are included in the battle system. It would be extremely boring if we didnt, every Pikachu would be the same etc.
I also got 2 questions:/
1.What if i would have a big brother,and he wants to mess up my copy of PokemonTOA using hacks and packet editing?I would get permbanned without doing anything!That's why permban wouldnt be good.A ban of maximum 5 days would be very good.
2.If someone is in the pokecenter(or other building),and someone is in front of the door of the pokecenter(outside),how would you be able to exit the building?
If i am a p*** in ******,you dont need to answer my questions.

-Black Dratini
:t147:

1- we are still working through the problems in the banning stuff. Heres an example of why permban is used: if I was only going to be banned for a week if I used a hack, I would try a hack just to see if I could cheat in any way. like if you were able to change the EVs and IVs of one pokemon to make it almost invincible for just one week of inactivity, you would take the hack. If the punishment changes to complete permanent ban, never able to access the game again on that computer, the number of people willing to do it are significantly decreased. This same idea is used on XBox Live if you use illegal mods.

2- leaving a door, going down/up stairs, you end up on top of the person blocking the door. You then can walk off in any direction.

[[.εternity]]

2- leaving a door, going down/up stairs, you end up on top of the person blocking the door. You then can walk off in any direction.
But if you walk (normally)u could go on top of other person?

[Demyx]

I don't think so. I hope so too, because I'll start a gang in the game that blocks Pallet Town from Route 1.

OK, you select your gender (male/female), then type (bug catcher/cool trainer etc.), then colour (7 colours each character)

So, is there a female version of a bug catcher, and a male version of an Aroma Lady? So, if thats true, 421/7=~60, 60/2=30, so there are about 30 types of trainers, right?

[BlackDragonite]

Anything we don´t know about?
Let´s hear something.
How´s everithing going?
...good luck again^^

[ace675]

Yes i dont think i would like to go through 51 pages so can anyone inform me if theres a link to this game or is it still being made. Beta i dont care i have had my eye on this game

[leyth10]

when is the game ready to play

[Shadez]

i don't want to be rude but 2 things

@ace675: there is a search function you know
@ace675 and
@leyth10: quit whining about when the game is coming out.
it takes time to make a game have you ever tried to make a online pokemon rpg game completely from scratch and with only one programmer (sorry for stealing your words blacksprite:D)

[99999]

i will be willing to be a alpha tester for you or beta tester or gamma tester lol anyway pm me if i can.

[Krypton-knight EX]

2- leaving a door, going down/up stairs, you end up on top of the person blocking the door. You then can walk off in any direction.

Hehe,that will be funny :P .I'll definately try to go along walking on people's heads when the games is out,lol

[BlackDragonite]

@99999: Don´t ask to be a ALPHA or BETA tester. No, really, don´t!
@ace675 and leyth10: This game will be out when it´s finished. FINISHED (100%)

[Goldandy]

I haven't really read all the posts in this forum so this might've been already asked and answered but when will this be online?

[Demyx]

I haven't really read all the posts in this forum so this might've been already asked and answered but when will this be online?
Its unproffesional to guess, but I guess that they are guessing it will be out in a year from now. But thats me just guessing their guess. So, are there any new updates?

[Blacksprite]

Ah sorry guys school play has k=chewed up most of my time but thats over. yeah about a year we hope. I'm actually getting quite excited i'll post a big update in a couple of days with some screen shots

[Demyx]

Screenshots? Big update? In a few days? Awesome. Hopefully its good news.

[scienceboy]

this seems really cool. i can't wait until it comes out.
Are there going to be the same three starter pokemon? how will that go? will we get a selection based on our trainer type, or will it be a certain 12, which are the cannon starters?
i can't wait for this to come out.
also - i know a bit of VB. is there any way i could help?

[BlackDragonite]

this seems really cool. i can't wait until it comes out.
Are there going to be the same three starter pokemon? how will that go? will we get a selection based on our trainer type, or will it be a certain 12, which are the cannon starters?
i can't wait for this to come out.
also - i know a bit of VB. is there any way i could help?

Maaaaaaan, nobody try to !!!SEARCH!!!. 30 Starters, when you enter the game 3 are randomly (?) chosen.
And I say it now: Don´t EVER ask when it comes out. (They said maybe a year)

[scienceboy]

Maaaaaaan, nobody try to !!!SEARCH!!!. 30 Starters, when you enter the game 3 are randomly (?) chosen.
And I say it now: Don´t EVER ask when it comes out. (They said maybe a year)

i didn't ask when it would come out. i said i can't wait and i asked if there was any way i could help with my limited knowledge of VB

although, if you choose to be like a psychic, then shouldn't you autimatically get the choice to choose a psychic? otherwise, you aren't much of a psychic with no psychic pokemon

[BlackDragonite]

i didn't ask when it would come out. i said i can't wait and i asked if there was any way i could help with my limited knowledge of VB

although, if you choose to be like a psychic, then shouldn't you autimatically get the choice to choose a psychic? otherwise, you aren't much of a psychic with no psychic pokemon

I know that you didn´t ask when it comes out.
But I thought I say it BEFORE you or somebody else asks it.

[SytheXP]

Nice and cant wait this is actually kinda what I feel like everyone wants.An mmorpg version where you arnt fighting lame computers your actually facing off against other intelligent non pushover players. IMO all the nintendo based pkmn games used weak pushover trainers through the entire game series. With pvp you wont know what to expect.That is hopefully it has pvp? I mean it should.Also as an idea make a few computer trainers. Need any ideas let me know im willing to help. Looks Excellent and cant wait.

[Demyx]

So, eh, were's that big update, black/white sprite? I am really looking forward to those screenshots because the rest are...
OUTDATED

[Pkmn_knight]

a couple of days means 2 days, its been much more then 2 days.

[scienceboy]

guys, relax. maybe he's busyand he hasn't had time. maybe his internet connection is fried. he'll update when he does

[RelaxRelapse]

the game looks nice... even though they are out dated. I think its cool you're actually using a coding language.

[BlackDragonite]

...it´s so boring in here...
Are there any Updates? AND: Are you guys still working on it? (I hope so)
...Döh... yeah, that´s all I think...

[jimmy-killed-me]

How far done is it?
As i can't wait to play it!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Chris-h11]

If you still need a website you can try http://byethost.com .
Its a free host that I find to be better than all the other ones that I've tried.

[Pkmn_knight]

Has the makers forgot they are ment to post?

[Chris-h11]

Has the makers forgot they are ment to post?
Give 'em a break. It's not like it's their job to make this game. They probably have better things to do atm.

Oh and he also mentioned a while back:
also if it takes me ages to respond its beacause im working on the game

[Waudby]

Please don't keep asking when the game is gnna be released thats spamming up the topic and will eventually get this thread closed.

I'm pretty sure that they are still working on the game and are too busy to post.

All you can do is wait for them to re-appear and update everyone, I bet we can expect screenshots and whatnot next update.

Just be patient(Y)

[Pkmn_knight]

I know. Why does people think im a spammer stupid question noob.
Im just wondering If they forgot to post about the update.

[Shredded]

It's unlikely they would forget! Theya re just busy, and time has gotten hold of them.

I'm sure within the next month we will get an update ;)

[whitesprite]

Hey, sorry I havnt posted in a while, all of us have been real busy recently with end of semester and all, needing to finish all our assignments and study for a few Unit Standard (get less than 100% and you fail) tests in physics, and study for our mid-year exams in 2weeks. Blacksprite is so excited about this update that he even wants me to wait till it is finished before I see it.
I am sure it is because of all these things that has prevented the update going through as planned, but hopefully we will see something in the next few days or maybe in 2-3weeks, after the exams.


if you choose to be like a psychic, then shouldn't you autimatically get the choice to choose a psychic? otherwise, you aren't much of a psychic with no psychic pokemon
hmmm... that is a hard one, Abra isnt on the list because of its lack of attacks (theres a hint to the list, no abra!), other than that there is no other possible (in my unknowledgeable opinion) starter pokemon that has psychic as its first type AND can actually do something at level 5 (note i dont have the list in front of me so im not sure what is on there or not), but feel free to correct me...

Also another note, when you choose your trainer type, your name doesnt automatically become [trainer type][name], if you want to be "Nerd Whitesprite" or "Bug Catcher Whitesprite" you have to name yourself that otherwise you will just be "Whitesprite"

[BlackDragonite]

Awww, no Abra....
You´re right about the Psycho Pokémon, except by Chimecho and Baltoy (although it´s ground too).
But can´t you just change Abras attacks?

Ps.: I don´t believe that someone would name his charr as Whitesprite ^^

[whitesprite]

I put my name in the thing so it wasnt so boring and easier to understand.., i figure that more people would make sence of "Cool Trainer Whitesprite" not automatically gaining "Cool Trainer" rather than "[trainer type] [name]" not automatically gaining "[trainer type]"

As we are only including the original 151 pokemon, so that cuts those two out, and I think blacksprite and I agree that we want to keep this game as close to the originals as possible without making it a single player game with (hopefully) hundreds of people playing, so this means that basically only P2P battles and the maps are changed from the originals, otherwise it would be a bit wierd for long time players.

[Blacksprite]

atm we only have p2p battles once i get that right it will be easy to adapt it to npc, and wild pokemon battles

[Pkmn_knight]

Thats the big update is it BlackSprite?
"atm we only have p2p battles once i get that right it will be easy to adapt it to npc, and wild pokemon battles"
thats the oddest update ever.

[Shadez]

Thats the big update is it BlackSprite?
"atm we only have p2p battles once i get that right it will be easy to adapt it to npc, and wild pokemon battles"
thats the oddest update ever.
i have to give him one thing it is very original and nobody expected it this way

just kidding i don't think that is the real update

[Pkmn_knight]

Mine was a joke too.
I hope he gets this big update out, i wanna hear whats so good about it.

[doritastic]

is this game out?
if so where can i download or get it
the screen shots look very nice
and wat's the name of this game

[Blacksprite]

nope its not out hopefully before xmas

sorry of the lac of update i thought id have moer by now.
im putting hours into this game but i am not seeming to get anywhere, its damn frustrating

not to mentions im finding bug after bug

[AquaLeaderMatt]

Where's the screenshots? :/

I know we're not supposed to nag you to post stuff, but its been ages since you said it. You implied you had new stuff to show very soon, and its been a long time and nothing. I don't want to imply that you lied, but its nice if people live up to their promises, y'know?

[Blacksprite]

i didn't promise you guys anything, i don't have to. but when people want screen shots that actually want mapping screen shots cos thats all people put in there screen shots. and seeing as were not doing maps till i finish adding stuff in or we just have to keep deleting them. which is a pain.

i was thinking more of a feature screen shot of the shops or pokemon storage system or but there still a few things that are out of place graphics wise in them and i dont want people saying it looks like **** im not going to play this game.
or that bit is missing something or that is the wrong gfx cos i know its not perfect and people are quite judgemental

[AztecSunshine]

it looks great but how can i download it? an where sorry it's my first tie to post here

[BlackDragonite]

it looks great but how can i download it? an where sorry it's my first tie to post here

OMG, that again...
SEARCH, SEARCH, SEARCH!!!! You should try this!!!
You CAN´T download it, because it´s NOT DONE yet.
And don´t ask when it´s out!!!

[AztecSunshine]

OMG, that again...
SEARCH, SEARCH, SEARCH!!!! You should try this!!!
You CAN´T download it, because it´s NOT DONE yet.
And don´t ask when it´s out!!!

Ok ok you don't have to be mad at me cuz it's my first time here and i was just asking

[King Boo]

Fricken Sweet!
I can't wait for its realease!

[Samson]

if you need any help, either of you, let me know.

[Naas02]

its gonna get frustrating but you can handle it ;)


btw the way how yall been? Its been a while

[Blacksprite]

it has im trying to give you guys something to reasure you but beacause we want to finish all the bits that users wont see so we ca make maps or atleast show you guys the bits that the users will see as thats probably what you guys are interested in

[Master Charizard]

Blacksprite: When am I joining your team that you wanted me in since January? xD

PS: It's me Ritushido from MSN.

[Blacksprite]

Yesterday, when i told you.

[Master Charizard]

OK, so how do I get in. Is there a forum I have to join or something?

[Pkmn_knight]

The Fourms dead, so nothing to join.
Just do the work and post here is pretty much it.
While all i get to do is wait here and wait to apply to make maps, im not a bad map maker.
I keep everything in the way the meant to look and i dont make the map too crowded or empty, but enough bout that.

Anyway BlackSprite Please tell us anything bout the update?
Well Just to note Blacksprite you need to get new fourm and a new website soon. (it would be better to have em.)

[Master Charizard]

I agree that you need a new forum/website. Give me some work then. :P

[Burzes]

Are you finished with it yet?

[Pkmn_knight]

No it isnt finished this will prob wont have a beta will Christmass (well maybe might be before)
Dont ask, Either read or search.
Or read the 1st page, Cos when its done Blacksprite will most likely update the 1st post.

[Greyson93]

Wow, that looks like it is going to be extremely fun. I can't wait for it to come out.

PS: I know we aren't supposed to ask for a testing position. Just saying if you ever want someone who is all about gaming is is playing games almost all day everyday, come find me.

Good luck,
Greyson

[Pkmn_knight]

Dont ask, I play all day on games, I always am on games, i have played loads of mmorpgs etc , But you dont see me asking.... anymore.
Blacksprite white and rest of team, You guys rock and are doing a great job!.

[PokemonRox]

the game looks AWESOME!!!

~PokemonRox:t243:

[Blacksprite]

Thanks guys im doing my best at the moement
its tough work

[Abdul]

Thanks guys im doing my best at the moement
its tough work

i bet even if you did release it rigt now it still pwn pokemon crater or pokemon online bugs or not Screens look amazing best wishes

[sh3rc4n]

i want some other screen please...

i like the game but some new screenshots would be great!

Weelll wish you luck with the project!

[needhexcodehacs]

looks awesome

you should make it so you chose boy or girl then chose different people like for boys brock, ash, then girls misty may,etc. and then change thier colors so that you can tell other people besides the name
kinda like WoW or runescape

just a suggestion

[BlackDragonite]

I have an idea:
You could make every week/month/... a trade festival (when the game´s done), like in one of the episodes (where jesse got her Wobuffet^^). Ya know, a place where people come and write in the chatt window what Pokémon they have to trade.

Just an idea, don´t hurt me... WAAAAH!!!... oh sry^^

[Pkmn_knight]

looks awesome

you should make it so you chose boy or girl then chose different people like for boys brock, ash, then girls misty may,etc. and then change thier colors so that you can tell other people besides the name
kinda like WoW or runescape

just a suggestion

In the game they are gonna have loads of girl and boy sprites and recolours for them as well.

Blacksprite As its summer, im bored. So What programming language do you use?
I wanna help make the game by learning a programming language.
And what Software, Please tell me i wanna learn and help.

[nobody]

First post:
"made in: visual basic"

I'm assuming that's VB6 and not VB.net. At least it's not Director. VB6 is a fine language, it's just that Microsoft abandoned it years ago. It hasn't had an update since 1998. VB.net is just a C# clone, but it's still respectable, and it has some cross-platform capability behind it.

Anyway, if you need a developer, I have some experience with VB6, although I'm fairly busy.

[Dark Rukario]

This game is looking really good, and I think it will really go far ^^ Pokemon Universe is by far the best name in the poll, and currently the most popular.

[Pkmn_knight]

First post:
"made in: visual basic"

I'm assuming that's VB6 and not VB.net. At least it's not Director. VB6 is a fine language, it's just that Microsoft abandoned it years ago. It hasn't had an update since 1998. VB.net is just a C# clone, but it's still respectable, and it has some cross-platform capability behind it.

Anyway, if you need a developer, I have some experience with VB6, although I'm fairly busy.

Im just asking because im not sure if they are using the language or just that program.
Im going to wait to hear the response before trying to learn it.
Also I think they went with Pokemon the online adventures, but im not completely sure.

[needhexcodehacs]

is this kinda like POL
cause iv got POL but the server is always down so im hoping that that the beta comes out soon or sumthing

[Swizz]

yeah it looks like POL
hope we can play this soon :)

[RR☆Oresama]

Yeah. I really, need to, BADLY want to play t3h game! You maybe can add custom made trainer avatars, and I'd like to join your team of spriters for in-battle trainer avatars.

PLEASE? @n@

[Blaziken_Boy]

BOO.

Yes, I'm back.

Anyway, I think BLSP would like more sprites but not TOO many.

Seeing I ran out of idears a long time ago, this is all I'll say today.

[Lady Berlitz]

This is an awesome idea!
1,000/5!!!
Hey, good idea the graphics should be more 3d, right?
Most MMORPG are 3d!

[Blaziken_Boy]

Blackspirite's not crossing the line with the graphics since it's based off of the Kanto region.

Maybe sometime they'll make the graphics like Diamond and Pearl's, but don't count on it.

[GWXCORE]

looks amazing. i really envy anyone who's a tester! I want to play this game so bad i've been waiting for a pokemon MMO!

[Swizz]

man dont do 28+ different Pokemon .
just keep the original 3 starters aas they now .

[flameboy8106]

cool game cant wait to play it :)

[Blaziken_Boy]

3 starters?!?!

I don't want to see over nine thousand charmanders everywhere, especially since Torchic and Piplup are completely imbalanced cool.

Oh, and Meganium is also awesome.

Anyway, I tried Pokemon Crater and it was complete chaos. I'm plowing through gym leaders trying to get Arceus just so I can have the god Pokemon. (Same with real life, I'm going to the promotional to get Arceus.)

Blacksprite still exists, I hope, if he does, will the game still have the fun stuff like Shiny and Pokerus? And, will the game's apartment system work like this:

-Go into an apartment building
-Shows a list of friend's apartments and yours, click on one to go there

Or will it be:

-Go into an apartment
-Huge list of people, click to go to an apartment
?

[RR☆Oresama]

Will this connect internationally, for example, the Philippines?

Will it be free? CAN YOU GET YOUR OWN TRAINER SPRITE AND USE IT?

[Yuma]

I know the answer on the payment question.
Nobody may charge money for an online pokémon game.
This is because it's copyrighted.

[Pkmn_knight]

1st there isnt 3 starters. There is more then that with 3 at random chosen at register.

2nd It will most likely connect everywhere, Why wouldnt and why couldnt it?
and 3rd
You can't use your own sprites.

[Starway]

I think the name should be pokemon universe its a perfect name to fit an mmorpg

[B_button_member]

If this game is realesed it will be the most popular gameEVER!!!!!!!

[Starway]

hopefully youll be able to create your own trainer and you pick from all the starters dont u think?

[B_button_member]

hopefully youll be able to create your own trainer and you pick from all the starters dont u think?

Yes I think it will this will be so awsome.

[Yuma]

Or it will be totally awesome, or it will be a total flop.

[moosk93]

Play Pokemon Crater Until Then.

[moosk93]

there already is pokemon online. not pokemon crater. go to pokemononline.com

[B_button_member]

Play Pokemon Crater Until Then.

I do play that...........

[Pkmn_knight]

Ok 1st There wont be all the starters.
Blacksprite has said that they are only doing the 1st gen pokemon. 151.
2nd When you register it randomly picks 3 out of the about 20 starters, you can pick one. Blacksprite has said he will make something so you cant keep refreshing till you get a pokemon you like.
3rd. Pokemon online sucks. And the fact you install it by puting it in your windows folder makes me think it is a virus.
4th It is 2d normal pokemon like graphics.(not like D/P)
5th The ui looks really cool.
6th Dont ask to be a tester. Most likely makes you less choise to be tester.
7th Dont ask to be a map maker. They are planing to code it 1st and map it later (when the coding system cant be changed so they cant wipe all the maps)
8th the game will rock.
9th There are loads of sprites for female and male, With loads of recolours for each.
10th Got any questions read the 1st post. Then search the topic,Then post the question. And saying You guys rock and Your doing great work. Will most likely get the game done sooner then asking when will it be out.
11th If you know the language they use. Join the team and make it come out faster.
12th Nothing can end in a odd number ... Except games.

[Starway]

dude people say it in 3D not 2D so theen what are you to kno about this project?

[B_button_member]

what progams do you guys use because this ROCKS!!!

[Pkmn_knight]

dude people say it in 3D not 2D so theen what are you to kno about this project?

Does this look 3D to you? http://www.freewebs.com/kayo/scrennie.png
They make this game from gound up with Visual Basic.
(do people even read the 1st post?)

[Blaziken_Boy]

-_-..... Just looking at that makes me mad that I don't have a Jirachi in real life to wish it was complete, well made, and that I'd have a Torchic as a starter.

[bump-a-choo]

umm...................LIKE WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is like like.....my dream come true!!!!!(sort of) i think your doing INSANELY GREAT!!!!!! keep it up!!!!!

[Pkmn_knight]

Bump a choo Finnaly someone new who doesnt ask when its out or for the link.
Like he said You lot are dooing great work.

[Honey-Senpai]

It looks totally awesome, Even though I normally wouldn't like this kind of game, I'd rather have a 3D pokemon online though...
Anyway, Once it gets released and all, I'm definitely gonna play it!

Waaai~
~Honey-Senpai~

[Starway]

Does this look 3D to you? http://www.freewebs.com/kayo/scrennie.png
They make this game from gound up with Visual Basic.
(do people even read the 1st post?)

no i meant if the new pokemon mmorpg game is gonna be in 3-D or 2-D

[Pkmn_knight]

What new pokemon mmorpg?...

[Starway]

nevermind you wouldn't know if you don't even know.

[Pkmn_knight]

You trying to say im dumb or something?
Just say the name.

[Demyx]

nevermind you wouldn't know if you don't even know.
Good point captain obvious.

Seriously, this one is 2D. Thats what the picture is of. That is the one we are talking about. The one being made. Here.

[Pkmn_knight]

Thank you Demyx.
I wonder whats happened to the team, we havent heard anything from them. Maybe on holiday? it is summer afterall.

[Demyx]

Yeah, its healthy to be away from the cpu for a while. They might be working hard. Who knows?

[DrCoolSanta]

I hope they are, my first DirectX game wasn't online and even yet I havn't thought about creating an online game as well . . . If it counts that I created an online messenger . . .
I would just like to know what are you using for the connection sockets WinSock, SDL_net or something else? Also what type of sockets, blocking, non-bloxking, asynchronous, what?
There is a half completed online game with a demo out already, but it was halted by the creators.

Btw, I could help in coding, if you use c++ for the stuff, which I don't think is the case since you said that you use VB.net for most part. Anyways, school's keeping me busy so I think it'd be hard to help rightnow.

[The Real AAA]

there already is pokemon online. not pokemon crater. go to pokemononline.com

it don't work^

This game looks good, I can't wait to play it

[DrCoolSanta]

This is no place to talk about MMORPGs or MMOs other than this, keep this thread clean or the creator like many others will halt.

[Pkmn_knight]

I think they have said they use c++ visual basic.
No clue ..

[Demyx]

I think they have said they use c++ visual basic.
No clue ..
I think they meant that they are using visual basic and C++.

[Pkmn_knight]

No i mean i have no clue what they are using.. The lines aint together meaning its not i have no clue what i just said.. Get it?

[DrCoolSanta]

They did say that they used c++, c# and VB.net, but I just wanted to know which is the main programming language by which I mean that you could be using c++ for the online purpose but where is all the other processing done?

And I asked you, how the server works, which means, how would you classify it? - blocking, non-blocking or asynchronous?
Just incase you don't know what I mean by them is that
Blocking: Blocking sockets wait for each client to reply, it will be stuck on the client till it gets a reply or the client disconnects. This means that the program is stuck, something like hung till it recieves a reply.

Non-Blocking: Using select() or poll() or the WSA variations, you find out whether you must get reply from a client or you must connect it and then you do, hence you don't get the hung effect.

Asynchronous: WinSock gives the windows some messages as soon as you must recieve from a client or accept it, using them you find out whether you must take the action.

Out of these I would say that since you are using DirectX asynchronous is the best choice, then comes Non-blocking for it consumes a lot of RAM and then blocking since it creates a lag for people if a client does not reply.

[Pkmn_knight]

Asked me?????
Or Blacksprite/Whitesprite/ etc....

Well you can't really ask me since... Well since ..
welll I dont work on the project...

Im just been a fan since page one.. which was about a year ago lol..........
Anyway If you wasnt asking me good.
Or was you asking me as i seem to know alot about it????
Or not asking me...
anyway Its good we are keeping the topic online.
I wonder if Black is on holiday.

Btw center/centre tags work like this [center] /center]
add [ to /center

[DrCoolSanta]

I messed my sig after I thought I fixed it, thanks for telling.

And I asked anyone of the staff, actually anyone who knows the answers.

[BlueSonic]

This looks fine to me, nice game! Nice job!

[tommo123]

so umm... Did this game ever come out??? Whats the link?

[Pkmn_knight]

It is still being made.
Read the 1st post.

[bump-a-choo]

hehe can we get like an updat? i really would love play it so by all maens necariy......please!!! come out with (starts to souwb) im dying for a good pokemon game!!!(::)

[Shadez]

i hope your abscence means your working on it if not doesn´t matter as long as you don´t let this die
hope to see update soon

~Hitsugaya~

[hoverx]

Can anyone tell me where is the link to this game or website,i want to know,please!

[Pkmn_knight]

Can anyone tell me where is the link to this game or website,i want to know,please!

There is none, Please read posts before you do.

[Callydude™]

Blacksprite could you please start a new thread?Cause I can't see any posts from after January 16 2007.

[DrCoolSanta]

I was expecting an update, I seriously hope you were actually doing something . . . :)

[Aqua Mudkip]

BlackSprite? Are you still continuing it, or you're busy? Cause it's been a long time since you've ever made a update since 2006 (late)-2007 I guess?

[Krobelus]

It's called dying out. Most projects do that. But hey, don't listen to me, you never know, I mean, they could be hard at work at school. Pokemon isn't that important xP. But that's what I think.

-Krobe

[BlackDragonite]

It's called dying out. Most projects do that. But hey, don't listen to me, you never know, I mean, they could be hard at work at school. Pokemon isn't that important xP. But that's what I think.

-Krobe

Carefull what you say about Pokémon...^^
I think they´ve just forgett about this thread. (I hope so...)

[scienceboy]

man ... i really hope that he continues this project ... it sounds so cool ...

[Link02]

Can someone here please tell me where I can find a Pokemon StarterKit for RPG Maker XP, and a Pokemon Demo I can play?

P.s. I made quite a crummy zombie game on RPGMXP.

[NytewolfAU2k7]

Can someone here please tell me where I can find a Pokemon StarterKit for RPG Maker XP, and a Pokemon Demo I can play?

P.s. I made quite a crummy zombie game on RPGMXP.

Use search. http://www.pkmncommunity.com/search.php

[Krobelus]

Can someone here please tell me where I can find a Pokemon StarterKit for RPG Maker XP, and a Pokemon Demo I can play?

P.s. I made quite a crummy zombie game on RPGMXP.

Read the rules, you can't ask questions that don't relate at all to the topic. If you need help, private message someone a question, or create a topic in the appropriate forum and ask a question there.

-Krobe

[scienceboy]

i reread some of the old posts, and i have another question
in the origional 151, there are very few psychic pokemon. there is (basic)
abra
drowzee
mew
mewtwo
slowpoke
execute
mr. mine
jynx

all of these (except for the abra) we get at least lvl 15, correct? so what would you do with them?

what you could do is make it so that all of the psychic pokemon start off at lvl 5 with confusion, so that you could use the abra

[Pkmn_knight]

i reread some of the old posts, and i have another question
in the origional 151, there are very few psychic pokemon. there is (basic)
abra
drowzee
mew
mewtwo
slowpoke
execute
mr. mine
jynx

all of these (except for the abra) we get at least lvl 15, correct? so what would you do with them?

what you could do is make it so that all of the psychic pokemon start off at lvl 5 with confusion, so that you could use the abra

Um ....... All? including mew and mewtwo?

[scienceboy]

Um ....... All? including mew and mewtwo?

lol, whoops. not them, they're too uber. but for the rest of them, am i right?

[Blacksprite]

sorry guys yea i have been busy with school and work
surfing is all in just need to tweak the gfx a little as you still walk while riding that surfing thing. does anyone know what pokemon this is or meant to be?
what i mean by the first 151 are in there it just means i have entered the data for the first 151 so its possible for the game to recognize it even if you are unable to catch it. prizes maybe

[Krobelus]

sorry guys yea i have been busy with school and work
surfing is all in just need to tweak the gfx a little as you still walk while riding that surfing thing. does anyone know what pokemon this is or meant to be?
what i mean by the first 151 are in there it just means i have entered the data for the first 151 so its possible for the game to recognize it even if you are unable to catch it. prizes maybe

Right on! Your back! I knew you would this whole time!! [/sarcasm].

...Anyway, I think your way past due for some new screenies!

-Krobe

[DrCoolSanta]

Yup you actually need to cover up for all this time

[Pkmn_knight]

Where is the big update we were promised?

[Blaziken_Boy]

Yaay, and on top of this news my dad came back from Iraq!

Meh, it's okay if I've been waiting this long, it's worth it finally ^__^

[BusterHarvey]

*Sigh* it's like a beatles thing, they just stopped here...

[Pkmn_knight]

Silence again... .. Blacksprite....

[em2241992]

this looks good, can u play it yet?

[Zofride]

Yeah this looks allright, keep going.

[Blaziken_Boy]

Em....NO!!!!

Blacksprite's working and working and working and now since he's not talking he'll work harder.

[Strangy]

I thing this game will be amazing!! Can't wait to play!!

[Klingon]

Game is looking good; anymore news? :3

[Lady Berlitz]

I haven't heard much about this game in awhile, Klingon. But I'm sure there's news... somewhere... hehe...

[scienceboy]

i really hope htis game doesn't go underwater ...

[BlackDragonite]

Blacksprite is busy as always, so wait for updates.
The game WILL continue, but like I said he´s buuuuusy

(I want updates too -.-)

[Strangy]

Where is Blacksprite ?
Are there any new updates?

[Garethp]

This game is still going, I have talked to him on MSN, and it continues, be patient, it will not die out!

[Pkmn_knight]

Pm me his Msn i wanna talk :)
Anyway Im still faithfull as always.
Bump FTW.

[u suck]

this is like a copy of pokemononline.org

[Strangy]

the whole week there are no messeges! i dont think that project is stoped, but no news no nothing(( I am bored.

[djvolcom]

Argh the forum link is dead! is the website moving? for blackksprite.

[Shadez]

there currently isn't a forum or site online
they're both offline so that would explain the broken links ;)

and i hope you don't get mad for me answering you're question but blacksprite hasn't been on the forum for a while so i htought you might want a fast answer

[Pkmn_knight]

Argh the forum link is dead! is the website moving? for blackksprite.

To add on, The fourms got plauged by spam advertising bots and the website gave users viruses.
Thats why he took them offline.

[Klingon]

Pretty nice game; it has the things I'd want to see.
8/10~

[Dachampster]

This is a great game! I want to work here as... a job that can be done by Macs. Its a good computer and it's too good for hacking materials.

[Blacksprite]

Yes its me.
Sorry school has just ended, i have much of my time spent at work which leaves little time to work on ptoa but now that i have holidays i hope to make a significant dent in the todo list

[Illusion Gaming]

This looks nice but the text thats under the character thats what they said right?shouldn't that be on top of the character?most mmorpgs have the msg on top of the character. Well i don't know if you fixed it or anything i don't really want to go through all pages =P

well good luck ;D

[Blaziken_Boy]

Whoo, you're back! That means that I still have a chance to become a mapper. The first day of this game it'll lag so bad you'll have to down the servers. Blacksprite has an advantage, since nobody can beta the game and find bugs and think it'll be that bad when it releases, he'll have more users when he starts. On that beta note, we need more pictures.

Is there going to be a fee for a 'gold' account or something? Because I think I'd get one if there is.

[stezy]

I like this project, looks and sounds awesome, if you can pull it off, this will be a hit!

[scienceboy]

oh yeah, i forgiot
where are the servers for this going to be? or will it be a torrent-like server system?

[DrCoolSanta]

probably he'll give the server for download, and what do you mean "torrent like"

[scienceboy]

well, since its an online game, it needs a server to play through, right?
what i was thinking was thsi
torrents work by people storing the file on their computers, then when you go and download the torrent it pulls data from the users computers that have that file and the torrent tracker
i figure that maybe the game could do the same thing, by using the computers that they are all stored on as all part of a super server

[GhostUmbreon]

This is really good, It kind of imitates the entire Pokemon Pearl/Diamond with the 3D effects.

But overall it's looks very interesting, may I ask what the link is..?

Is there a beta version also?

And Do you need to download? Or is it a web-based?

I know this stuff because, I was a designer at Pokemon Crater, but sadly it closed down last week..

So, if you need any help PM me.

[The Dash]

There is no link, There is no Beta version and it's a download.

[Lady Berlitz]

I know this stuff because, I was a designer at Pokemon Crater, but sadly it closed down last week..That's just amazing... incredible... (sarcasm)
We all know probably the same as you do, that's why we are posting here.

Sadly, there's no releases yet, and I haven't heard of the game activity much.

[Ashman66]

Maybe what you can do is make a test in the game to become a gym leader

"what? Did I go to far man this sucks maybe we should forget it I'll take you to the Test grounds."

Congrats, you passed the test now to create a badge." this is the lines.

"You have offically become a Gymleader now yo must find trainers to join your gym!"

"You have [NUMBER] trainers in your gym now you can open your gym."

[jeremiah.pizarro]

what is the website of this game,
The Online Adventures?





Please,
Reply

Can u tell me what the link is thank you!!

[altemon]

You'll have a choice whether to accept battle challenges, unlike in the other games, right?

[jeremiah.pizarro]

umm... excuse me can u pls send the link of that verry cool game??







Thank you!!

hey man can we ba frends??

[Bombah!]

umm... excuse me can u pls send the link of that verry cool game??







Thank you!!

hey man can we ba frends??

If you want the link to the website look into Blacksprites Sig.
If you want the link to the game: FORGETT IT!!! It´s not finished. And don´t even dare to ask when it´s finnished. Just search the thread!

And if you want to have friends, and become friends with Blacksprite, or me or WHOEVER, PM that person!!!!!!!!!

Don´t want to be (too) rude, I´m just tired, and sick of these questions

[DrCoolSanta]

well, since its an online game, it needs a server to play through, right?
what i was thinking was thsi
torrents work by people storing the file on their computers, then when you go and download the torrent it pulls data from the users computers that have that file and the torrent tracker
i figure that maybe the game could do the same thing, by using the computers that they are all stored on as all part of a super server
scienceboy, it is based on a server to client method and not p2p, I don't know about torrent servers, but this is all it is to it.

There is a server, in which there are all maps and pictures and stuff, and your save files, and you become a client who obtains the stuff.

Better off he could be going for the less bandwidth way, in which he gives you all the maps, pictures and everything except your save file. That way it is difficult to cheat and yet it leaches less net, this is very good for dial up people, and the server hosts themselves.

He can't use the p2p in this, that will destry the game, though you could use p2p for trades and matches, still it should be server-client here as well.

EDIT: Sorry, I was just reminded, torrent servers are mostly server-client as well, the person who wants it goes to the server which fetches the data from the other user, if it is this way, the save file would be on the user's computer, and this would be really bad considering that the save file being on the users computer especially on an MMORPG, can be hacked and this wouldn't only effect their game but the whole worlds, and why would a person need to access another user's stuff, only for trading right.

And if you meant that the files be stored on someother computer, it would be pointless, it won't increase the speeds to much of an extent or something, basically the program needs to be on a server, and if you put these files on the server as well, it doesn't speed it up much, so yeah.

Better off having the game files on the user's computer, lol I am not talking about the server, besides the server doesn't need many files, the client needs it, whereever it is getting them from, the server or hard drive.

[Kaikyro]

This all looks good, and it did in Apr 2006 when it was first posted.
Please post more content if this project is still live.

I've gotten so tired of waiting that I've made my own Pokemon MMORPG, so far its been in the works 5-weeks and users can already Battle Each other, catch wild Pokemon, Chat, Change Pokemon using the PC and Battle with NPC's.

Please post some Links or something to keep up the interest...

[scienceboy]

well, shameless plugger, i looked at yours, and i have to say this

this one is better, even if it is taking longer

please don't just post to plug your own thing

[Blacksprite]

scienceboy, it is based on a server to client method and not p2p, I don't know about torrent servers, but this is all it is to it.

There is a server, in which there are all maps and pictures and stuff, and your save files, and you become a client who obtains the stuff.

Better off he could be going for the less bandwidth way, in which he gives you all the maps, pictures and everything except your save file. That way it is difficult to cheat and yet it leaches less net, this is very good for dial up people, and the server hosts themselves.

He can't use the p2p in this, that will destry the game, though you could use p2p for trades and matches, still it should be server-client here as well.

EDIT: Sorry, I was just reminded, torrent servers are mostly server-client as well, the person who wants it goes to the server which fetches the data from the other user, if it is this way, the save file would be on the user's computer, and this would be really bad considering that the save file being on the users computer especially on an MMORPG, can be hacked and this wouldn't only effect their game but the whole worlds, and why would a person need to access another user's stuff, only for trading right.

And if you meant that the files be stored on someother computer, it would be pointless, it won't increase the speeds to much of an extent or something, basically the program needs to be on a server, and if you put these files on the server as well, it doesn't speed it up much, so yeah.

Better off having the game files on the user's computer, lol I am not talking about the server, besides the server doesn't need many files, the client needs it, whereever it is getting them from, the server or hard drive.

long quote. your absolutely right though.

Sorry Guys i have been neglecting you.
Work over new years is nuts.
but never the less im sure i could have found 2 seconds to talk to you guys.

well lets see here i don't know what i have already told you but...
p2p is working (slightly bugged)
wild Pokemon battles is working but incredibly resource heavy server end with saving and loading of all the Pokemon variables.
I'm glad to see the fan base for the project is still here.
I've just began work on some mapping elements i need this done before i cant start mapping or we will have to erase our maps every time i re-write the code.
Surfing -working
Fly - in essence is working but will have to wait for maps to be finished before it will work.
Ive also begun drafting a player housing system.
then i will work out the economy in depth

I hope to release another battle server for just battling on but i refuse to release crappy work. so I will wait for someone to make some Graphics for buttons etc GUI

Well i will hopefully finish up tonight with a fair bit done.

Good day or good night

[Joeys]

This game looks very nice and promissing Blacksprite. I also see in the above post that you're looking for someone to help with the graphics and i think i can help you out with that. The only thing that is working against me, is that i have some exams the next two weeks so im not able to create anything in the meanwhile.

~ Joeys
joeys.deviantart.com

[Mclenz]

Yo Blacksprite, i doubt if you remember me but i was an early spriter with you on this. If you need any help, i'm back on the forums.

[Bushstar]

I haven't read all the threads yet, but will there be a PvP (player vs. player) option in this game?

[metalmaildramon]

ok how do you play it i really want to if you would email me at jflamedragn69@aol.com

[Bombah!]

I haven't read all the threads yet, but will there be a PvP (player vs. player) option in this game?

Yes. (read^^)

ok how do you play it i really want to if you would email me at jflamedragn69@aol.com

-.-
Read the first post
-.-

Do you have any ideas what this game is about? I don´t think so.

[Blacksprite]

Yea its pvp and theres no link yet its not at the point where im happy to release it

[rafal88lsc]

when is the game done ???

[RayRay]

Don't ask when is done, is alot of work so don't rush and be patient, also Blacksprite excellent job your doing.

[Blaziken_Boy]

Yay, the project is going good.

[RayRay]

Yeah let's all hope the game comes out nicely.

[Blacksprite]

So do i.
I'm really trying to stick to Pokemon cannon.
I hope by adding the economy and player housing im not adding too much and not taking away from pokemon

[thompson]

So do i.
I'm really trying to stick to Pokemon cannon.
I hope by adding the economy and player housing im not adding too much and not taking away from pokemon

Gotta remember, not all people in the pokemon world are trainers ;]

and also are there going to be breeders?

[Zenigame]

when will the game be ready? i cannot wait to play it! it looks really good!

[Blaziken_Boy]

I wish I had a way to make it so when someone is about to post "wat is link of game it sound cool plz?", they go to submit and their mouse flies into a corner.

IT'S NOT OUT YET.

Blacksprite's taking his time on this project, it's been about 3 years since he's started, which is the normal MMORPG making time. He's already got a beta-IT'S CLOSED.

[Olz.]

Wow, this game looked awesome. Any idea when it will be realsed?

[kitana]

looks great good tiles i hope its going to be a real game so we can play it

[Blacksprite]

Yes breeders are planed also berry farmers. as well as the following shops
1. Furniture
2. ---------- (colors & paint) looking for a name thinking of merging this with the juices and mixed remedies but i will need a new name for that type of shop.
3. Textiles (Weaver)
4. Manufacturing (PokeBalls etc)
5. Shipwrights
6. Chemicals(potions etc)
7. Juices & Mixed remedies

[scienceboy]

can you become a breeder?

[Shadez]

@science boy:
look at the post above you ;)

@ blacksprite:what do you mean with colors and paint
you meand for like houses or for items or for something else ?

[victorspvl]

cool
this game is cool
good luck

[Blaziken_Boy]

Hey, here's an idea, when you go to make a character, you pick their hair and stuff, and get a random outfit from a set of Beginning Trainer outfits? Then you can buy more pieces of clothes from people.

[Legend12]

Yo man this game is awesome can't wait to play it. The screenshots look awesome and I know it has some pretty awesome features. Best of Luck on the game.:)

[Yuoaman]

Wow some of those features sound like they'll be difficult to implement... Well anyway, Good Luck Blacksprite, your project's looking great!

[Gummy]

This game looks very impressive but since you're so far into it, don't you think it's time to change those screens on the first page?

[Neo04]

cool dude keep working on it.

[Garcia]

Wow, my last visit here was September 06, I hope it's finished soon, I still can't wait lol.

[adamb241]

Is there only going to be 150 defferent type to get?

None from advanced generation games?

[conicteam]

Hey, here's an idea, when you go to make a character, you pick their hair and stuff, and get a random outfit from a set of Beginning Trainer outfits? Then you can buy more pieces of clothes from people.

WOW! If he uses that idea I could pick an afro as an hair style!

Here's another idea! How bout you get to choose your age in the game, and not have an age limit like 13 and older.

[Boz]

Needs new screens :/ Otherwise, looks awesome!

[Hikaji]

My god, if this is going to be all that you say it is its going to be more awsome than any of the latest official versions. Please is there anything I can do to help. I want to see this game working as soon as possible.

[whitesprite]

Hey, all.
I have moved down to NZs Capital to start University, and only recently got internet access, so I have not been able to keep up with the forum until now.


@ blacksprite:what do you mean with colors and paint
you meand for like houses or for items or for something else ?
Colors or paint are used as part of the manufacturing process for furniture, textiles, Pokeballs, etc. i'm not sure about houses, but it would be logical.

This game looks very impressive but since you're so far into it, don't you think it's time to change those screens on the first page?Needs new screens :/ Otherwise, looks awesome!
I agree, the screnshots don't really show the game off as what it is at the current stage. Why havent updated them? because during a redesign of the mapping system, blacksprite changed the entire way the maps were read and written, making the file sizes smaller, etc. Those maps had to be deleted and we are unwilling to recreate the maps until we are confident no more alterations will be made to the mapping system, so until then, it would be a technical impossibility to create (legitimate) screenshots.

Is there only going to be 150 defferent type to get?
None from advanced generation games?
This game is based on the original Pokemon (Red,Yellow,Blue) GB/GBC Games, thus there are only 150 pokemon and the map is only the Kanto Region.

[Satoshi_]

Hey, all.
I have moved down to NZs Capital to start University, and only recently got internet access, so I have not been able to keep up with the forum until now.


Colors or paint are used as part of the manufacturing process for furniture, textiles, Pokeballs, etc. i'm not sure about houses, but i guess so.


I agree, the screnshots don't really show the game off as what it is at the current stage. Why havent updated them? because during a redesign of the mapping system, blacksprite changed the entire way the maps were read and written, making the file sizes smaller, etc. Those maps had to be deleted and we are unwilling to recreate the maps until we are confident no more alterations will be made to the mapping system, so until then, it would be a technical impossibility to create (legitimate) screenshots.


This game is based on the original Pokemon (Red,Yellow,Blue) GB/GBC Games, thus there are only 150 pokemon and the map is only the Kanto Region.


then you should make more regions which you can visit and still go back to the old.

[whitesprite]

We have said many times:
We would prefer to focus on the original region and pokemon, this limits the work we have to do and should improve the quality of the game.
also:
Adding more regions or pokemon means we cant focus on adapting the game into a Mass Multiplayer environment, meaning that many things need adapting to make the game enjoyable, ie. the original maps are too small, the economy is too simple etc.
These things cant be done as well if we focus on other very time consuming things, such as adding in more pokemon.

Sorry to the people i didnt get to reply to in the last two posts, if blacksprite doesnt cover your questions by the time i come back next, I will answer them then, provided i remember them or we havent gone onto the next page.

[Hikaji]

I believe that having this game have limitations will make it more enjoyable, and run smoother, the best were the original anyway, honestly who wants a bidoof, unknown, sentret, or any number of other stupid characters. By leaving out the later generations the the makers are going to have this game done much sooner then if they had to create all 4 countries and 493 diffrent pokemon.

[Blaziken_Boy]

Well, he MIGHT add more regions once Kanto is done.

[pyro903]

right, (i know this sounds stupid) but will you be able to walk freely or (sorry blacksprite) like on pokemon crater where you move slowly one square at a time?

[Hikaji]

from what I've gathered (as in I'm just making an educated guess) it will be like the actual games.

[Kylo]

When is the first client coming out? I am so itching to play this!

[Angel Haru]

cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bombah!]

BlackSprite, sry to say, but your Thread (The whole Thread) has been stolen.
Look -link removed-

[Avatar]

That would best be kept to PMs, and you're also linking to another forum which is prohibited.

[fanh]

Wow. This game looks pretty cool. Hope it will come out soon. Good luck! ^^

[amarj3]

when is it out, it looks cool

[RayRay]

When is the first client coming out? I am so itching to play this!

when is it out, it looks cool

Please do not post this, This is alot of work to be even thinking of when is coming out, and with school, holidays, ect. it makes it even tougher to get near a computer so sit still and be patient

[Blacksprite]

Hey guys big news not good news i'll get to that in a bit.

Well first off im replying to a post on the last page.
Yes you will be able to move freely has simmilar contols to gba or VBA (the emulator) except zxcasd arn't the a b L R keys as u need thoose for chatting
pretty much its the arrow keys mouse and the enter key for interacting.

another post i read;
no i wont be releasing small parts of this game to show it off. i plan to release 2 versions 1 being the full release the other being a demo of the basics thats it. im not releaseing a chat room version. etc

Right and now the news
As you are awear i have been programming this game for awhile now. and am very interested but it is slow work.
I am moving shortly to auckland its a big city in new zealand (yes we have big citys). and i brought a new laptop for my work up there. VISTA. And it turns out the game is not able to run on vista (some new active x sercurity thing). None of the runtime files wil install there not unless you have ultamite version and then wil take a bit of figuring out.

so i was presented with 3 options.
1. Make it anyway.
2. Discontinue it.
3. Recode the etire game.

1. not possable as i have vista and wont work on vista.
2. nt going to hapen.
3. So i am recoding the game in C++.

This isnt actually that hard as all the work i have already done just needs to be retyped in C++. pretty much all the hard work is done i just need to retype it. not much thinking required.

so thats what ive been up to for the last 2 months and the ame is looking alot nicer than before. it runs better its soomther and will genreally be better than before. so thats a plus thats come out of this. Hopefully i'll make the mapping system right the first time so i can get some mappers in to help out.

[Tocs1001]

Oh man dude, thats a bummer. Your front page says your using VB to write it, what were you using to render. Was it a socket problem? VB is a pain to convert to c++ they look so different, although function the same. Your old screenshots look great, the GUI looks pretty solid. What database are you using? Looks cool, looking forward to seeing it further in development =)

[Blacksprite]

Oh man dude, thats a bummer. Your front page says your using VB to write it, what were you using to render. Was it a socket problem? VB is a pain to convert to c++ they look so different, although function the same. Your old screenshots look great, the GUI looks pretty solid. What database are you using? Looks cool, looking forward to seeing it further in development =)

You covered alot of points that were updateing
.
vb and c++ like most programming language is simmilar in structure you just have to learn the gramma.
gui was one that we were using beacause thats what we had and we are greatful for it. it left me time to develop the game. (could alwasy use more help.) we were useing a file database system but thats incredable slow im thinking of updating to a diffrent system.

[wizzard]

looks great! i like online mmorpgs how World of Warcraft! (Lol^^)

[Tocs1001]

Hmm sounds like you guys got things undercontrol. Um for databases I suggest a MySQL its free, however I think there are some faster options I will browse around for you =P

[Samson]

C++, huh? i'm not yet familiar with it, although it can't be all that different from C#, which i'm currently working my hands in.

ah well, sorry i can't be much of help. wishing ya the best of luck, guys.

[Tocs1001]

Actually C++ is somewhat like C# but not completely.

C++ uses pointers, in C# every variable is like a pointer, except for primitives.
C++ has #define macros, As well as two source files. a .h and a .cpp
C++ can be used for multiplatform software, however C# is microsoft only.
C++ doesnt contain a primtive for strings, rather you use an array of char's.
C++ has globals, and functions dont have to belong to a class.

C++ is really different at compile and runtime. So really the only thing they share is some keywords...

[Blacksprite]

Msql was considered but we'd most likly overload the server. too much loading and saving. im thinking binary savefiles.
the new server is about 10x faster.
Client runs alot smoother.

Good to see you again samson.

c++ and c# and both derived from C so it shouldn't be too hard to switch between them.
But this isnt a c++ forum.

Well ive finished finally setting up all the variables, saving and loading, clearing and client server communication.

so im getting there.
Most of the hard thinking has already been done.
Not looking forward to redoing the battle system, but it needed to be doen anyway.

Keep you posted.
(oh in a week im moving so im not sure if i will have the internet or how much time i'll be abe to be on it, more so if there charginf $2 a megabyte!)

[Tocs1001]

Well C# I like to think of being derived more from java, even though microsoft doesnt own java, its basically "their" version of it, minus the applets and crappy jar files. But its a decent switch between the two just be prepared for the differences in inheritance. Also static works a little diffrent and totally eliminates the need for a "singleton"

[Blacksprite]

But this isnt a c++ forum.
I'll change that to "this isnt a thread to debate about coding languages"

althought i agree java is like c# but then java is Derived from C not that anyones going to admit that.

Well ive been fixing my own coding errors of late and spent the day with whitesp working out the fine deatails of the economy system.

[Tocs1001]

Yup, sorry for getting off-topic I'm trying to get some posts so I can post my game, darn 15 post limit. But your work looks fantastic and I hope to check back later and find a sweet game =)

[Blaziken_Boy]

Yes, Quote still lives. :P
So could there be something where you pay money to have your own character sprite put in?

[Blacksprite]

i doubt this beacause every client would have to update with your sprite.

[felinoel]

So yea, I just saw this and am about halfway through reading all the posts and so far I have seen spamming, insulting, and an awesome game in the making. A bunch of my college friends were talking about the good ol' days of Pokemon, and one of them mentioned an MMO of Pokemon and so when I got home I looked into it, apparently there are quite a few now, one of them I think is up and running but currently has its servers down... So yea, I will be watching this, maybe posting an idea or two I guess.

We are approximately 44% through so almost half way... this is according to blacksprite's sig and may not be 100% correct.Two years ago this was posted =d

I voted for Pokémon Universe as a name.I did too, because I really like the name, too bad voting is for nothing now, why keep the poll if, as said earlier in the thread, you are sticking with PkmnTOA?

No, basically what happens is that it will slowly disappear. This is exactly what happened with every single version. "Yeah, my life's really busy so it'll take longer then I thought," turns into "Yeah, it'll be out eventually," to "I don't know!" Well i dont see you doing anything to help or make it come out quicker so what are you complaining about you'll get it when you get it.So do you guys want any help with anything then?

*thinks about secret bases*
Record from my mind:
Guy 1: Hey, I got here first!
Guy 2: No, I did!
Guy1: Let's battle!
*battle*
Guy 1: But you pulled out a level 67 pokemon on a level 34! cheater!
Guy 2: I get the base still.
*end record*
The rest is chaos.

Oh, and when you said Yen, you meant Poke?(currency.)I don't see how that is cheating...

and if you look at the games the money symbol is yen Y with line throught it
so we thought we'd keep the same currency
seeing as 200 yen for a pokeball is about $2

as for blaziken_boys chaos theroy you forgot the part were they both call the police
and we have to dispacth ppl to sort it out in the end i take the base

Update
Major bug fixes and optrimazations to to metion mutliply syntax error fixes
item system about 50% doneActually it is not Yen in the American games, it is Pokés, it is a P with a line through it and in one game they reference it as Pokés. Although in the Japanese versions it actually is Yen and they changed it to Pokés so a pokeball would not cost $1.87 (or so, I think thats how much two-hundred yen is in dollars), and so in the American versions it has always been a P with a line through it, and not a Y.

We already have that in effect, when u drop an item it remains on the mapIt disapeers after a while, right? Because if not, the ground will be coated in items...

id say maybey 70% done
really percentages have abosolutly no meaning what so everWoooo, so two years ago you guys were at 44%, and about a year and a half ago you guys were possibly at 70%

Cut was traditionally used to block progress in the single player game in order to complete a cronological series of advents
Currently cut will not feature in the game although may be added laterSo Cut is being removed as an out of battle move and it can still be learned and used in battle, or is it being removed completely?
I understand why you are removing it because it affects a single player from moving onward but in a multiplayer world anyone could cut for anyone and move through it, but can't it be made so that the tree being cut is only cut for the person cutting it? I have seen things like this in other games but I am not asking for it to be in the first version, maybe in future updates it can be added?

[Blacksprite]

ok that was a long post

I'll skim over the fine points.
no i don't see it as cheating either.

it has been a while and we have alot of detailed planning, and not prepared to give up 3 years of work,
but we have had to change somethings and update.

if any one know how to program with c++ let me know i would love some help getting us back to where we were.

and i know its been awhile but what are you going to do about it. thats the real question. whitesprites very busy and helps whenever he can, other than that its me. with some coding support from a local guy names maxxemus.

[felinoel]

ok that was a long post

I'll skim over the fine points.
no i don't see it as cheating either.

it has been a while and we have alot of detailed planning, and not prepared to give up 3 years of work,
but we have had to change somethings and update.

if any one know how to program with c++ let me know i would love some help getting us back to where we were.

and i know its been awhile but what are you going to do about it. thats the real question. whitesprites very busy and helps whenever he can, other than that its me. with some coding support from a local guy names maxxemus.
Yea I am reading through the whole thread and commenting here and there, if I may I would like to point out my response to the whole currency thing, just hit a ctrl+f for yen and you should find where it is easily.

I may know of a few coders who might be interested, I am just an artist myself











EDIT: I will continue responding to the rest of the thread now
Blacksprite, after seeing my maps for viridian forest, do you think it is wise that i head mapping?

Just got my new computer (since i returned the one that exploded) and i am right back into the sprites, I have done a lot more, havent numbered them yet, so i cant tell you all how many i have done. should have an update as soon as i stop long enough to number them.
My old computer exploded too, although there was more melting then exploding, I was told the power supply had something or other wrong with it, what was wrong with yours?

TMs wont be able to be brought whenever you like and each pokemart will have a stock limit if they dont have it you cant buy it and tms will be quite rare

EDITED FOR UPDATES

We'll a whole day of working and thats the item system done
now im working on pokemon storage
I know this is mildly based off of the R/B/Y world, but can pokemon hold items? That way people can sell items by having an easy to catch pokemon hold an item and sell the pokemon holding it, or can people just sell items without the pokemon involved? EDIT: Well I guess not being able to sell items is also an option

Its an mmo you cant have single player storylines in it but yes team rocket is still around and so is giovanni but they will be acting very mysterious and sneaky like around the gameBut, you can, ages ago when I used to play Runescape, they do it all the time, in fact it is basically what I was mentioning when I spoke of the Cut thing in my previous post (no offense intended)

Umm that made as much sense as England winning the ashes.Wow, if I hadn't read the Hitchhiker's Guide trilogy, I would not have understood that statement, darn my Americanness and my uncaring for such a sport, although the versions of the game played on other dimensions sound interesting, my favorite rules is to grow an extra arm, not to play with but because it will amuse the crowd; wow I sure went offtopic here -_-'

Using auto-programs or hacks will get you bannedI wouldnt recommend this as the software permanently bans your computer from PTOA automatically... not even reinstalling the client will save you after you get permbanned.
Whats wrong with that? I hate cheaters


I see why the download is big.

How about Trainer Card Changes like:

Getting Badges:

1 Badge = Yellow Card
3 Badges = Orange Card
5 Badges = Red Card
8 Badges = Blue Card

Beat the Elite Four = Gray Card
Donate over 10,000 Pokecash to (Insert anything here) = Shiny Card
Donate over 100,000 Pokecash = Pikachu Sticker

Win any Contest = Any Sticker or any Color Card Change, or a Background

Just an Idea
11.4mb download isnt that bad unless your on dial up

121mb is only the space required on the harddisk

I like the ideas of the trainer card colors
im thinking of adding it

but we need some one to design them we had a desgin a while back but im thinking something more pokemony gba like
If this is still needed I could totally do this, although idk about pikachu being one, maybe one for each of the 28 starters and have you get the one of your starter or you could choose which one I guess

1st im crazy
2nd im crazy
3rd Pika chu!

Well I would help but i cant cos im useless as a magikarp.
And the only thingi an help with is , is mapping.

And i mean will anyone else be on, as im In france and its 4:26 am here and im crazy.Magikarps are AWESOME! And they can learn tackle if you take your gameboy to that pokemon center in New York so that makes them slightly less useless

Yes breeders are planed also berry farmers. as well as the following shops
1. Furniture
2. ---------- (colors & paint) looking for a name thinking of merging this with the juices and mixed remedies but i will need a new name for that type of shop.
3. Textiles (Weaver)
4. Manufacturing (PokeBalls etc)
5. Shipwrights
6. Chemicals(potions etc)
7. Juices & Mixed remediesFor the chemical shop, call it an Apothecary, it sounds better

[Coler]

This looks so cool, I want to play it so badly.

[felinoel]

This looks so cool, I want to play it so badly.
Doesn't it though? Woo, I just read all 60 pages to catch up