Pokemon The Lost World

[jonsploder]

I agree, but I was just making sure. How many maps all up then have you done? And is it playable?

[Captain Arcane]

Well, I'm not to sure how many maps I've done, some are complete, some are not, but I have done a whole lot. Infact, I should probably finish Kanto's Safari Zone....(its really big) But by playable do you mean walk around in, then yes. Every map that I have posted you can walk in. Go in buildings, and go into other maps.

But im still adding NPC sprites. I have to make a lot of different NPC's, and then I have to place them on the map. Also, you cannot talk to anyone yet, because I have not finished the font for the game, but thats just about done.

Also about the demo. I'm pretty sure that everyone wants the people, including your character to walk by tiles. But, right now I'm having a problem with the tile movement script, which sets back the demo. I'm trying to figure out the problem, but so far I'm having no luck. And there's also another delay. Some of the NPC's are loosing their obstruction (blocking), and I'm also having trouble figuring that out, so that too sets back the demo. But don't worry, I'm working very hard to try and figure these problems, and hopefully I'll get the problems fixed soon.


EDIT: I have just fixed the NPC obstruction problem. Wooot!!!! one problem down, another one to go! ^_^

[jonsploder]

I know how you feel, that happens to me all the time. Well what does the demo et set back FROM! Christmas?

[Captain Arcane]

Um hopefully not, but if so. It will probably be soon after.

[Captain Arcane]

Demo News
Thanks to the help of a guy I know called Radnen, the tile movement bug is fixed. But there are a few things that are a bit complicated, so the demo will be released without tile movement. But at least be happy that the problem is fixed, right? So, things are looking up for the demo, and since there are no more problems in my path, the demo can be released sooner, way sooner than expected. But I still have no confirmation date of when it will be.

[NoOb GaMeMaKeR]

Do you need sphere to play the demo?

[jonsploder]

Good question. YAYNESS FOR THE NEWS, thats great! Screw tile movement!

[Captain Arcane]

Yes, you need sphere to play the game.

[Edge]

Oh, that stinks. I would love to play the game but I don't have sphere either.

[Captain Arcane]

Don't worry, when I release the demo, it will come with a copy of sphere.

[TheAbsol]

I could probably help with the tile movement...if it's still not fixed.

[Captain Arcane]

Well, its fixed, its just that the maker of the script hasn't made a new version of it yet, and the current one has a few bugs. But thats okay. This game will have tile movement when its complete, but not right now.

[scienceboy]

well, for the new regions, why not make it other types isntead of fire water and grass? that might work
thanks for the sphere!

in the final release will you need sphere?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

He just said it would come with a copy of it, but its unusable....

This is looking Amazing, if this actually finishes, this will be #1 on the Fangame Market

[Edge]

Alright!Man,so much features wow.

[jonsploder]

He just said it would come with a copy of it, but its unusable....

This is looking Amazing, if this actually finishes, this will be #1 on the Fangame Market

Exactly, but there is no market, lol.

[RR.]

Hopefully, I can evaluate the game, and do you currently allow beta testers? I can't wait for the demo! Good luck!

[Edge]

Is the sphere going to be usable? If it is I would like to try it out. ;)

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[OmegaGroudon]

Look interesting, Capt. Arcane.
The banner look good too, Axibar.
The game going great and great, can't wait for more screenshot!

[kulkerran]

when is it availible for download

[junwen53]

Cool! The game like good and make me feel like playing it right away! I wish you have success of making this game and do not release too late!

[Captain Arcane]

............. >____>

Okay, the demo does not ahave a release date. I don't think it will, until I finish it. But it will be released soon, soo...stop asking.

And about sphere
When I release the demo, I will also put a copy of sphere in it. So don't worry about sphere, it will come with the demo.

And now...UPDATE
Alright, I've been a little busy this week, but I managed to get somethign done....Tadaaaah.
The new and emproved Pokemon Center
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7388/pokemoncenterer9.jpg
Also, this is just the first floor. Just wait till I finish the other ones.

[Jake]

Loving it! :D
But I was wondering...will it have a
trading station?

[Captain Arcane]

LoL yeah, but you don't have to put that in a spoiler lol. But yes, it will have a trading center.

[scienceboy]

thats big
what do you need the two side room things for?

[Captain Arcane]

what do you mean, the sitting areas.
Well I had to incorporate the online factor, and I also tried to incoporate the anime into it aswell. See, from what I can remember, there was a Pokemon Center in the episode were that one guy abandoned his charmander. Well, the guy who abandoned it, was in the Pokemon Center sitting at a area where there was couches and had carpet. Just like a hanging out type of area.

[scienceboy]

those hanging out areas. what will they be used for?

[Captain Arcane]

Just for hanging out! ^_^ Its just one of those places y'know.

[OmegaGroudon]

Yeah! Just saw the amazing pokemon center!!
They look GREAT and...
AWESOME!!!

You are a great mapper!
Keep it up with the good work!

[Tré]

hey this game is awesome the city is just like you call a real city!!! this game is gonna be popular.
if you let this game out. you rock!!

where can i download the demo??

[Captain Arcane]

Thanx for the support Omega, it goes a long way.

[jonsploder]

OK, well as a fellow house mapper I have a fw comments that you might like to know.
Well its original and realistick in size, but there are to many pot plants. Annnnnnnnnnddd its WAYYY to semetrical. I doesn't look as good as your other screenies, but it is better than nintendos.

[Captain Arcane]

Yeah, there are a couple plants that I would like to remove, and now that someone said it. *in an alimighty echo voice* "IT SHALL BE DONE"

Also, I probably wont post anymore pictures of the Pokemon Center until I finish it competely.

[Illusion Gaming]

wow this is good, the maps are actually real towns, villages and cities unlike the pokemon games where it only has like 2-4 houses in a town >.< .
ngood job ^^!

[NoOb GaMeMaKeR]

Could you please PM me the tileset you are using for this game. I downloaded sphere and need a tileset!

[mackoo]

Somewhere in options you can convert normal tilese to Sphere format.
I don't think so he will PM you the custom work.

[Captain Arcane]

Could you please PM me the tileset you are using for this game. I downloaded sphere and need a tileset!

Sorry, but I'm not releasing the tilesets yet. But there will be a point in time when I will release them.

[scienceboy]

i have another problem with the level restriction things that i mentioned earlier
what is to stop you from taking pokemon that you caught in a new realm, and powerleveling them back in a different realm where you can have them face lvl 60 pokemon who are beaten by a lvl 70? if you just do that to the top of the lvl restriction, then that would make that pointless.
unless you were to place a restriction on where the pokemon could travel (like, youu cant use apokemon caught in orange islands in kanto region) until you have beaten that league
right? does that make sense? i don't even know if it makes sense to me

[Captain Arcane]

Ok, I see what your saying.

If you took a Pokemon that you got in Johto (per say), and went back to another previously visited region like the orange islands. And you trained that Pokemon past the level cap, and brought it back to Johto to fight.

Well, the answer to that is, It will not obey. Which may I say is what I was trying to say in earlier posts, but I couldn't remember the word I was lookoing for. But yeah, in any case, if you try to use a Pokemon that is past the level cap for any given region, it will not obey you, just like the original pokemon games.

[oreobytes]

this looks like an AWESOME game so far!
i really can't wait to play it, even if it's a demo, though don't worry i won't rush you or anything, cuz you should take as much time as you need to make a great game hehehe =]

anyways,
you asked for ideas of the starters in Orange Islands, Orre, and Fiorre, maybe you could get an Eevee in each zone? if you can't figure out anything else, then maybe have a mix of the other starters for that region, like, for Orange Islands have it be Totodile, Bulbasaur, and Chimchar (to fit the 'tropical' theme kind of)
or have different types? like Electric, Ground, and Flying? or Poison, Psychic, and Dark...it's really up to you, but that's just my suggestions.

also i had some questions-
-Will you be able to choose whether or not you're a girl or boy in the beginning?
-Also, what player sprites will you use? Or, maybe you can choose what sprite you want in the beginning as well (like how you could look) like on that really bad online game Pokemon Crater does?

that's all for now, good luck with the game! i can't wait =)

[Dogar The Brave]

Heya! I've been tailing this for ages and finally decided to post a comment.

This is brilliant so far, but the some of the maps are too... Spacey...

Other than that, it's brilliant.

[Jake]

this looks like an AWESOME game so far!
i really can't wait to play it, even if it's a demo, though don't worry i won't rush you or anything, cuz you should take as much time as you need to make a great game hehehe =]

anyways,
you asked for ideas of the starters in Orange Islands, Orre, and Fiorre, maybe you could get an Eevee in each zone? if you can't figure out anything else, then maybe have a mix of the other starters for that region, like, for Orange Islands have it be Totodile, Bulbasaur, and Chimchar (to fit the 'tropical' theme kind of)
or have different types? like Electric, Ground, and Flying? or Poison, Psychic, and Dark...it's really up to you, but that's just my suggestions.

also i had some questions-
-Will you be able to choose whether or not you're a girl or boy in the beginning?
-Also, what player sprites will you use? Or, maybe you can choose what sprite you want in the beginning as well (like how you could look) like on that really bad online game Pokemon Crater does?

that's all for now, good luck with the game! i can't wait =)

The Eevee idea is good, but for Fiore, I would say Plusle or Minun.
For Orre, Eevee.
For O.I., I would have to say either of the Nidorans.

[scienceboy]

well, what about on that same note, if you takes tests to become different classifications - like you have to take a test, which would involve questions and puzzles, as well as a pokemon battle, to become hiker ___ or psychic ___
kinda like a guild
then you could get rewards for it

[oreobytes]

well, what about on that same note, if you takes tests to become different classifications - like you have to take a test, which would involve questions and puzzles, as well as a pokemon battle, to become hiker ___ or psychic ___
kinda like a guild
then you could get rewards for it

that's an AWESOME idea!
i would love to do that hahaha
kind of like a "class" in pokemon games, considering it's already an RPG, i think that'd be a neat thing to add into it, also something that adds more sidequests too.

The Eevee idea is good, but for Fiore, I would say Plusle or Minun.
For Orre, Eevee.
For O.I., I would have to say either of the Nidorans.

i like that idea a lot, for the Orre and Orange Islands, but i honestly hate Plusle and Minun...they are just ripoffs of Pikachu. =(
but maybe Eevee there as well with the option of a stone? (to get Jolteon, Flareon, or Vaporeon)
Or maybe you just get a Pikachu in Fiore and an Eevee in Orre!

[Captain Arcane]

Wow, lot of replies! (O)_(O)

Hmm, I really like that idea about the class thing. I'll keep that in mind, and I'll think about that. Give a few weeks, and by then, I should have a good decision if I am or not going to do that, but that seiriously is a very good idea. Thanks


Now, about the whole starter confusion with all these different regions. I have decided that you are only going to get the original 3 starters in each region that you should originally get them. Now, I know many of you might not like that idea, but look at it like this. When your in Kanto, you get the chance to obtain an Eevee, but if your starter pokemon in the Orange Islands was an Eevee, then you would have 2! But nobody wants a starter that they already have, and especially if they can breed it to get more, it completely takes away the special feeling of what a starter Pokemon is suposed to be. So I have decided to do it like this.
Some regions will share level caps with others, so that it takes away the whole starter mess.
Level Caps and Starters:
Kanto, Sevii Islands, Orange Islands (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle)
Johto (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile)
Hoenn, Orre (Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip)
Sinnoh, Fiore (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup)

What this means is that, when you defeat the Indigo Plateau, you can use all your Pokemon from Kanto in the Sevii Islands and the Orange Islands, without the fear of them disobeying you. But when you get to Johto, then your limited by the level cap. And so on and so forth.

Oh, and I'll let everybody in on a big secret! There is going to be something different about all the elite four areas in the game! I wont tell just yet, but trust me, its going to be B-I-G.

[oreobytes]

Wow, lot of replies! (O)_(O)

Hmm, I really like that idea about the class thing. I'll keep that in mind, and I'll think about that. Give a few weeks, and by then, I should have a good decision if I am or not going to do that, but that seiriously is a very good idea. Thanks


Now, about the whole starter confusion with all these different regions. I have decided that you are only going to get the original 3 starters in each region that you should originally get them. Now, I know many of you might not like that idea, but look at it like this. When your in Kanto, you get the chance to obtain an Eevee, but if your starter pokemon in the Orange Islands was an Eevee, then you would have 2! But nobody wants a starter that they already have, and especially if they can breed it to get more, it completely takes away the special feeling of what a starter Pokemon is suposed to be. So I have decided to do it like this.
Some regions will share level caps with others, so that it takes away the whole starter mess.
Level Caps and Starters:
Kanto, Sevii Islands, Orange Islands (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle)
Johto (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile)
Hoenn, Orre (Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip)
Sinnoh, Fiore (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup)

What this means is that, when you defeat the Indigo Plateau, you can use all your Pokemon from Kanto in the Sevii Islands and the Orange Islands, without the fear of them disobeying you. But when you get to Johto, then your limited by the level cap. And so on and so forth.

Oh, and I'll let everybody in on a big secret! There is going to be something different about all the elite four areas in the game! I wont tell just yet, but trust me, its going to be B-I-G.


Awesome, i can't wait to here your decision on the class thing,
also i like how you figured out the starter mess, it looks like it'll work nicely. =)

and now i'm all excited for the "big" secret about the elite four, hahaha XD
Good luck with your game!

[Captain Arcane]

Alright, I made a sig for Pokemon The Lost World, you can get the code for it on bottom of the first page. Hope you like it.
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/548/jfkqb7.png

[dazzard234]

What are you still working for

[Improfane]

Your Pokemon center is cool.

If you make a list of all the available chairs within those sitting areas, you could randomize NPCs to appear at different places. These NPCs should be more useful than the typical NPCs in the rest of the Pokemon center, to justify walking to them. They could give you items and sidequests. Although you would need to ensure the placement looks natural, you don't want too many people crowding in the same areas or just one person on each side.


Different towns should have varying levels of activity, small towns like the island of Cinnibar, Cherrygrove and Verdanturf would only have two or three NPCs. Places of interest like Viridian (for the Indigo Plateau), Goldenrod and Safron would be full. These NPCs could also be be found in different centers to simulate their travels.
Well I had to incorporate the online factor, and I also tried to incoporate the anime into it aswell. See, from what I can remember, there was a Pokemon Center in the episode were that one guy abandoned his charmander. Well, the guy who abandoned it, was in the Pokemon Center sitting at a area where there was couches and had carpet. Just like a hanging out type of area.

I remember that episode with the neglected Charmander! That was a good episode. It would be also be a good example of the mission or sidequests given by these NPCs.

[scienceboy]

woot! a suggestion from me that someone would actually follow!!

and also, that isn't what i meant. what i meant was
lets say that ur level cap was lvl 20 for the first gym. i can take a pokemon i just caught, train it in a different region to lvl 20, then slaughter the gym. no challenge whatsoever.


for the starter things - so the pokemon are giong to be stronger in the regions with the same caps? ok

[Pkmn_knight]

Yo ho ho, Cappy Here i updated your code to link here.
For the code just add [ to the begining of Url and IMG
URL="http://www.pkmncommunity.com/showthread.php?t=96483"] IMG]http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/548/jfkqb7.png[/IMG][/URL]

Test it yourself it's in my sig.

[Kitoshi]

These maps boasts wonderfully beautiful and professional designs,
But I have a dilemma with this:

I know how you disliked the official Pokémon games for having their towns with few houses that seemed unrealistic; but it was easy to go through and navigate and was specifically designed to fit the screen sizes of the Nintendo Game Boy Advance/DS.

But, according to your motion picture demonstration, the character moves at a rather slow rate making traversing across a single town probably occupying three minutes or more (Let alone a couple routes and cities). The maps even seem quite large for the screen where it would be operating in.

[jonsploder]

Yeah, any more maps made lately? I'm looking forward to a demo SOOOOOOOOO much.

[Pkmn_knight]

Kitoshi , Heard of run, bike or fly?

[Kitoshi]

Kitoshi , Heard of run, bike or fly?

Of course, but my main point is that the maps are a bit too large for the computer screen.

Navigation in the game can be frustrating if the player has to go all about town to find places--bearing in mind that the player may have not seen the layout of each city, route, etc.

It would be rather difficult for the first time players to navigate the maps if the screen size is 300x213 pixels and the player has to navigate a map worth 1600x1600 pixels or more.

And in the case in which one your party members gets poisoned, burnt, pneumonia, hypothermia, leukaemia, bird flu, bleeding to death, or other time elapsed status problem; you'd be screwed trying to get to a Pokémon Centre, especially if it's in the next city where you wouldn't know exactly where the Pokémon Centre is.

A perfect example of such is the map of Snowport City where the Pokémon Centre is not easily noticed upon first arrival and added that the map is significantly large in size.

[Pkmn_knight]

Of course, but my main point is that the maps are a bit too large for the computer screen.

Navigation in the game can be frustrating if the player has to go all about town to find places--bearing in mind that the player may have not seen the layout of each city, route, etc.

It would be rather difficult for the first time players to navigate the maps if the screen size is 300x213 pixels and the player has to navigate a map worth 1600x1600 pixels or more.

And in the case in which one your party members gets poisoned, burnt, pneumonia, hypothermia, leukaemia, bird flu, bleeding to death, or other time elapsed status problem; you'd be screwed trying to get to a Pokémon Centre, especially if it's in the next city where you wouldn't know exactly where the Pokémon Centre is.

A perfect example of such is the map of Snowport City where the Pokémon Centre is not easily noticed upon first arrival and added that the map is significantly large in size.
So you pokemon get's fainted what's the big deal about that?
Anyway people will learn. Remember he said this might have a online mode or might be a mmorpg which would need big maps.

[giova90]

mmm beautiful maps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scienceboy]

and also, one other thing
the first time you are in ANY city, then you don't know where anythign is. and there are large maps in the nintendo games - plenty of them in red/blue/yellow

[FrostFlame]

This game looks great! Is there going to be any new Pokemon, or are we just going to have the originals. Either way, it looks good. Can there be stuff like battle tornaments or something like that?

[Naroko]

I just wait for the demo.Any release date????

[强有力]

Naroko, there is an edit button. Use it.

On Topic: I love your Pallet Town. I also love the very large building your inserted. Top class work 9.9/10

[Crosell]

Finnaly someone who really makes good maps, Pallet town really looks like pallet town.
I'm happy to see that !!
Your story is rather simple, but yea arn't all the pokemon games simple :P
You said if you got any ideas we can share it, well i got one hope you can do something with it :P
Well The name : Lost World.. It's a bit strange for just making a remake of kanto..
I am just saying you should make something like when you defeat the elite 4 or something, that you get a mission a mission to unravel a new world.. a portall to a world of pokemon, never seen before..
like an other dimension, the same world but different..
Make it unique, not saving the world because rayquaza is bombing it :P
Well maybe you dont understand what í'm saying if so sorry im not to good in english..
hope it helps or something haha :D
goodluck!!

[FrostFlame]

No, Rayquaza would proberbly NOT be bombing the world, thought that does make an interesting idea. All the same, I would hope that the game has a storyline that makes sense. With a good storyline, the game can become alot more interesting and fun.

[The Dash]

No, Rayquaza would proberbly NOT be bombing the world, thought that does make an interesting idea. All the same, I would hope that the game has a storyline that makes sense. With a good storyline, the game can become alot more interesting and fun.

What? How do you know this? Do you know Rayquaza personally or something? There's no reason why a Pokémon, let alone one as fearsome as Rayquaza, wouldn't be attacking the planet.

[derv1205]

Nice work, continue like that, the pictures are very good ^^, i like the tileset ^^

[Toph]

nice game, is this really playable , where do i download it ?

[Lucario rocks]

This will probably be one of the best games online when its released.

I like everything about it and i can't wait for the real thing

[scienceboy]

What? How do you know this? Do you know Rayquaza personally or something? There's no reason why a Pokémon, let alone one as fearsome as Rayquaza, wouldn't be attacking the planet.

ACTUALLY
one of the descriptions given for rayquaza is that he is a stratobeast who defends the earth. hence the plotline for desiny deoxys.
so i don't think he'd be bombarding it :P

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Rayquaza is a giant effin' green Dragon, if it wants to bomb the Earth, who are you to argue >_>

I love the storyline, take your time Arcane

[Crosell]

Lol i just ment that in every original pokemon game, the world is in trouble and must be saved well ruby saphire emerald then :P
and the rest of the games is just plain being a pokemon master..
haha

[scienceboy]

well, since the origional games came out, its become boring just to be a master of something ... you must cream someone while doing so!! :P
most games are like that nowadays ... while sometimes it is exiting, other times you just have to wonder 'why this character'? or 'yawn, seen it before, steriotype :('

[FrostFlame]

It's really Arcane's choice, but since Rayquaza won't be appearing for at least two or so regions, I would think it highly unlikely.

All the same, it's not my choice, but if there is any way I can help, just tell me and I'll do what I can!

[scienceboy]

question - are the gym leaders going to be giving you Tms again? because then that would be 28 TMs that you get. Additionally, are there goign to be restrictions on what HMs you can use in the new territories?

[Toph]

question to Capt. Arcane:
we now know what the starter pokemon are, but what about the starter trainers ? can you choose between male and a female ? and who will they be (may & brendon from sapphire &ruby)(the boy and girl from the firered and leafgreen games)(Dawn and the boy from Diamond and pearl) ?

[Naroko]

one question.Will you and gary take a starter and then Ash gets a pikachu like in the anime???

[Jake]

one question.Will you and gary take a starter and then Ash gets a pikachu like in the anime???

No. The starters go like this:
Kanto, Sevii Islands, Orange Islands (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle)
Johto (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile)
Hoenn, Orre (Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip)
Sinnoh, Fiore (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup)

[jonsploder]

Just saying again that this is awesome, I looked at the first post again, and I see that you have updated it a tonne. If only I could have made this into a MMORPG........ lol.

[FrostFlame]

I saw the new updates. Looking good!

[Lucario rocks]

You could also do poketopia from PBR except you could make it a online world tournament where people who have completed every elite 4 and battle frontier. You could have the colloseum leaders as qualifiers and then you defeat mysterial. After, you unlock a huge colosseum where you battle other trainers online and every hour there is a tournament and the prize could be a trophie and a lvl 100 pokemon of your choosing (except legendaries or event pokemon).

Poketopia could be south of Sinnoh (connected) and there is a special plane pass you obtain from Proffesser Oak after you complete the requirements to unlock Poketopia.


I hope you like my idea

[scienceboy]

well, who would want a lvl 100 pokemon? they aren't good unless the IVs and EVs are good also.

[FrostFlame]

Really? I never thought like that before. Then again, I never did own a level 100 pokemon before. I never seem to get past level 80. Still, you could gain a pokemon egg, or a rare TM that you can't get copies of anywhere else. Except for one place, if you want. You could bring back the old TMs to do so, like Fissure, or Mega Kick and so on. Wait, was Mega Kick even a TM move in RBY?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

You could also do poketopia from PBR except you could make it a online world tournament where people who have completed every elite 4 and battle frontier. You could have the colloseum leaders as qualifiers and then you defeat mysterial. After, you unlock a huge colosseum where you battle other trainers online and every hour there is a tournament and the prize could be a trophie and a lvl 100 pokemon of your choosing (except legendaries or event pokemon).

Poketopia could be south of Sinnoh (connected) and there is a special plane pass you obtain from Proffesser Oak after you complete the requirements to unlock Poketopia.


I hope you like my idea

South? That's Impossible, Kanto is directly south of Sinnoh.
Poketopia may be to the North of Johto

[zephadus]

So I noticed the bike in Route 1...
...Is that a throwback to Misty's bike from the show?
If so, that's pretty cool.
Also, if so, you should maybe add a waterfall to that pond/lake, as there was one in the show.
This, of course, is just if you want it to be that similar.
Only a harmless suggestion.

On the other hand, I'm thinking I should congratulate you for being the first person I've seen
to deviate from the "2 houses and a lab" look for pallet (and have it actually look decent).
If the other towns look that good, then this game should be something spectacular in the way of maps.

Oh yeah, and you made a comment about wanting "realistic" sizes for towns, right?
Does this mean that Saffron and Celadon are gonna be crazy-huge?
That would be kind of cool, even though it would take a while to walk through the city,
though that could be kinda scenic if you did it right.

Oh, and nice job on the pokemon center, by the way.
It's pretty spiffy.

[Lucario rocks]

South? That's Impossible, Kanto is directly south of Sinnoh.
Poketopia may be to the North of Johto

On Lost worlds map, sinnoh is way far north than kanto if you look properly.

Also the lvl 100 will be IV trained

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Really? *checks*

Well I was basing that off of the "Official" world map, But I guess its fine.

[FrostFlame]

Offical? There's an offical map of where all the Pokemon regions are placed? Is it based off where the real-life regions are? (Since all regions names in the games, possibly excepting the islands, are based off real Japanese regions.)

EDIT: Also, I noticed some routes which branched out of Kanto and Johto on the map? What is that area called, exactly?

[Captain Arcane]

Wow, I've been gone for quite a while haven't I!! Which I'm sorry for, but I have been very busy with not Pokemon The Lost World, but personal, family, and a lot of holiday stuff. Even though I said that it would be released soon, I have been so busy lately that this has been one of the last things on my mind. But I have not forgotten about it, or you guys, its just that family comes first in many ways. Which is the reason why I have not, and will not give a specific date for the release. But one thing you can be sure on, is that the demo will be released sometime in January. I give you my word. (more like a whole paragraph)

Now to answer some question and clear a few things up that seem to be confusing people.
Q's and A's

Q.Naroko:
one question.Will you and gary take a starter and then Ash gets a pikachu like in the anime???A.Gary receives an Evee from Professor Oak, seeing how that he is his grandfather, one would think think that Gary would get a special Pokemon. Ash, on the other hand gets a Pikachu, while you get one of the three original ones(i.e. bulbasaur, charmander, and squirtle)

Q.FrostFlame:
Also, I noticed some routes which branched out of Kanto and Johto on the map? What is that area called, exactly?A.There are two areas that are connected to Kanto and Johto, the area above Johto is Orre, the area above Kanto is Fiorre.

Q.#1zephadus:
So I noticed the bike in Route 1...
...Is that a throwback to Misty's bike from the show?A. Hahaha :D, yes it is, your the first one to point that out, and if you look closer, the bike is the same color as Misty's as well!
Q.#2 Also, if so, you should maybe add a waterfall to that pond/lake, as there was one in the show.
This, of course, is just if you want it to be that similar.A. I tried to implement that, but the waterfall that is featured in the anime, would be facing north on the map, which would be confusing and weird to implement, and might cause confusions while playing the game. Though I would love to, it seems to be a to much of a hassle, but thank you for the suggestion.
Q.#3 Oh yeah, and you made a comment about wanting "realistic" sizes for towns, right?
Does this mean that Saffron and Celadon are gonna be crazy-huge?
That would be kind of cool, even though it would take a while to walk through the city,
though that could be kinda scenic if you did it right.A. Hahaha, yep, I hope everyone pays attention to this answer. Concider the size of Pallet Town, realistic, true to the anime and the game, but the thing that stands out the most is the size. Yes, I agree that it is H-U-G-E (for emphasis), but I will not agree that it is "too" huge. Y'know what I'm say'n. Now, if Pallet Town is to a almost perfect scale, imagine....I dunno, Goldenrod City, Celadon, Olivine City!!! All I can say is that hopefully you remember to pick up your town map from Gary's sister!!!

Q.Lucario rocks:
Poketopia could be south of Sinnoh (connected) and there is a special plane pass you obtain from Proffesser Oak after you complete the requirements to unlock Poketopia. A. I have decided "not" to include Poketopia. Reason being is that, once I reveal some of the capabilities that are going to be available, you wont even need or even think about Poketopia! Good suggestion by the way.

Q. Toph:
question to Capt. Arcane:
we now know what the starter pokemon are, but what about the starter trainers ? can you choose between male and a female ? and who will they be (may & brendon from sapphire &ruby)(the boy and girl from the firered and leafgreen games)(Dawn and the boy from Diamond and pearl) ?A. Yes, you can be a boy or girl, but, when it comes to your trainer, that is up to you! Meaning, that you can choose from almost any trainer sprite in the game, the key word in that sentence by the way was "almost".

Q. scienceboy:
question - are the gym leaders going to be giving you Tms again? because then that would be 28 TMs that you get. Additionally, are there goign to be restrictions on what HMs you can use in the new territories?A. Yes Gym leaders will still be giving you those DVD TM's LoL. And about your restriction question, if you go into a region where you can't use surf outside of battle, you are still able to use it inside of battle, like it already is in the games.


The Whole Rayquaza Thing: (also known as ROFLOL)
LoL, alright, though I kinda like the idea, but at the same time sounded really funny, the answer is a big fat "No". Rayquaza will not be bombing the world. I do in fact have a story for Pokemon The Lost World, but I'm not going to release all of it yet. But expect the beginning of the story to be released within within a week.


Alright, I think that covers all the questions so far, if I missed any I'm sorry, I'll get to those later.

[Atomic_Reactor]

i dont think ive posted on here yet.
but it looks wonderful.
i like the realism!
keep it up Arcane.

[OmegaGroudon]

I like the game.
And waiting the demo to release^^

[FrostFlame]

Wow, Arcane, thanks for answering all the questions! I wondered where Fiore and Orre were, and now I know.

[scienceboy]

question about the sprites again -
so does this mean that the guilds aren't going to be incorportated? or did i post that on another thread and am getting confused

[FrostFlame]

No, I don't think there are going to be any guilds. Wrong post, sorry. (I think, anyway.)

[~*Pikafan*~]

I've been watching this game for about 2 months, and it's amazing. I've always wanted to see a game with all of the regions in it. The maps and the snowfall are amazing! Keep up the great work!

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Arcane, how do you feel about custom music?

[FrostFlame]

I've just had a bunch of ideas. For the Sevii Islands, you could have this sort of thing where you have to search for the Gym Leader. What you would do would be to look for someone in the Pokemon Center, and follow the instructions. Every time you got to a person who would tell you your next destination in your search for the leader, you would have to battle them to know where to go next. Neat, huh?

It's one flaw is that you would need Surf in some places, so you would need stuff like Surf won with the Two Island badge. But to do that, you would need a water type, or at least a Pokemon that could learn Surf. So that could mean you would need to have set starters to confirm that you could use Surf. Either that, or get the Old Rod and/or Good Rod rather early.

So guys, what do you think?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

I've just had a bunch of ideas. For the Sevii Islands, you could have this sort of thing where you have to search for the Gym Leader. What you would do would be to look for someone in the Pokemon Center, and follow the instructions. Every time you got to a person who would tell you your next destination in your search for the leader, you would have to battle them to know where to go next. Neat, huh?

It's one flaw is that you would need Surf in some places, so you would need stuff like Surf won with the Two Island badge. But to do that, you would need a water type, or at least a Pokemon that could learn Surf. So that could mean you would need to have set starters to confirm that you could use Surf. Either that, or get the Old Rod and/or Good Rod rather early.

So guys, what do you think?

That doesn't really make for a really good idea, no offense.

Plus, remember that the Sevii Islands will be remapped, so the maps will probably not even look the same as they do in FR/LG

[FrostFlame]

Oh.

Just to make sure, are certain overlooked areas from the games still going to be part of the maps? Like Treasure Beach, from the Sevii Islands. (Never really noticed it for ages, until I found that you could Surf past the harbor on One Island.) It doesn't really matter, I just want to know.

Also, I think that it's a good idea, having custom music. I know the question wasn't directed at me, but I think it would be worthwhile, and I hope that Arcane accepts it.

One last thing: How will we be able to get all three of the Johto starters? Would we get them all at once when we start playing in the Johto region, or could we get each one over a length of time, or would we only get the one? Once again, it doesn't really matter, I just want to know.

[Toph]

a possible suggestion for getting all three starters in any region is that you CAN get them by doing some mini-quests for npcs like: "help, team rocket stole my Butterfree" and to thank you, you recieve "Bulbasaur".
or this one: "Help, the squirtle-gang is causing trouble", defeat the gang, after you reported that, the leader of the gang folowes you and joines your group. (if the party is full, it would be transported to your PC)

NOTE: these are all suggestions, it is up to Capt. Arcane if this feature joins the game.

[FrostFlame]

Hey, that sounds good! Really Good! I hope that's how you get all the starters!

[ferrarib0y]

Hey, nice game i love the maps. I also like the idea of having all the regions.
Also wats a sound extractor do? Does he rip audio from other games. Or make and compose music? I'd like to know to see if i am capable of helping.

[Captain Arcane]

Alright, I've posted part of the beggining of the games story So go and read it, if you know whats good for you. I'll post it here also.
Story:
You get a letter from your mother, who lives in Pallet Town, informing you that Prof. Oak is giving aspiring Pokemon trainers one of three choose able Pokemon to begin their Pokemon Trainer Adventure. She encourages you to come visit and stay at her house for the night and go see Prof. Oak in the morning.

You arrive at your mother’s house by taxi, and she runs out of the house excited to see you. As you are about to step inside, a neighbor happens to see you while walking by and happily welcomes you back to Pallet Town. After the conversation, the neighbor then leaves for home, and you and your mother step inside. As you do, a commercial for Prof. Oak’s Pokemon Trainer Initiation comes on the TV. Your mother turns up the volume and tells you to pay attention.

“Attention all aspiring Pokemon trainers, tomorrow is the big day. Prof Oak will be holding a Pokemon Trainer Initiation at his laboratory in Pallet Town early tomorrow morning, so you better be ready and get their early before he runs out of Pokemon! There are three available Pokemon to chose from, Bulbasaur, the grass Pokemon, Charmander, the fire Pokemon, and Squirtle, the water Pokemon. So remember, get to bed early, and be ready for a long a hard day, goodnight, and good luck to you all.”

As your mother turns the TV volume back down, she starts to speak, but just as she is about to, the phone rings. She picks up the phone and says that it’s for you. You pick up the phone to discover that its Gary!

“Hey looser, I guess it’s true, you are back in town. Your not planning on coming to my grandpa’s lab tomorrow morning to get a Pokemon, are you? Well, it doesn’t matter; you probably don’t even know what the good kinds are! Ha, well either way, my grandpa’s giving me a special Pokemon that no one else can get! So I guess I’ll see you tomorrow, if you can handle it! Looser!”

You hang up the phone, irritated by Gary, and your mother tells you not to worry about it and that maybe you should get to bed. As you agree, you walk up the stairs and head for bed. You walk in your room to find everything neatly placed, organized and just how you remembered it, and you then go to bed.


Alright, ferrarib0y, you asked what a sounf extracter is. It a person who extracts music and sounds from pokemon games, emerald, leaf, fire, diamond and pearl to be exact. Now, a pesron cantacted me about a month in a half ago about this posistion, and said that he would do it for me, but I haven't heard from him since, but I'm still waiting, because I gave him a long list of things to extract. But, if I don't here from him with a few weeks, I'll consider finding a new sound extracter.

Now, about custom music. Explain, do you mean music from other games, or actually made up custom music?

[MR.GLITCH_KING]

Alright, I've posted part of the beggining of the games story So go and read it, if you know whats good for you. I'll post it here also.
Story:
You get a letter from your mother, who lives in Pallet Town, informing you that Prof. Oak is giving aspiring Pokemon trainers one of three choose able Pokemon to begin their Pokemon Trainer Adventure. She encourages you to come visit and stay at her house for the night and go see Prof. Oak in the morning.

You arrive at your mother’s house by taxi, and she runs out of the house excited to see you. As you are about to step inside, a neighbor happens to see you while walking by and happily welcomes you back to Pallet Town. After the conversation, the neighbor then leaves for home, and you and your mother step inside. As you do, a commercial for Prof. Oak’s Pokemon Trainer Initiation comes on the TV. Your mother turns up the volume and tells you to pay attention.

“Attention all aspiring Pokemon trainers, tomorrow is the big day. Prof Oak will be holding a Pokemon Trainer Initiation at his laboratory in Pallet Town early tomorrow morning, so you better be ready and get their early before he runs out of Pokemon! There are three available Pokemon to chose from, Bulbasaur, the grass Pokemon, Charmander, the fire Pokemon, and Squirtle, the water Pokemon. So remember, get to bed early, and be ready for a long a hard day, goodnight, and good luck to you all.”

As your mother turns the TV volume back down, she starts to speak, but just as she is about to, the phone rings. She picks up the phone and says that it’s for you. You pick up the phone to discover that its Gary!

“Hey looser, I guess it’s true, you are back in town. Your not planning on coming to my grandpa’s lab tomorrow morning to get a Pokemon, are you? Well, it doesn’t matter; you probably don’t even know what the good kinds are! Ha, well either way, my grandpa’s giving me a special Pokemon that no one else can get! So I guess I’ll see you tomorrow, if you can handle it! Looser!”

You hang up the phone, irritated by Gary, and your mother tells you not to worry about it and that maybe you should get to bed. As you agree, you walk up the stairs and head for bed. You walk in your room to find everything neatly placed, organized and just how you remembered it, and you then go to bed.


Alright, ferrarib0y, you asked what a sounf extracter is. It a person who extracts music and sounds from pokemon games, emerald, leaf, fire, diamond and pearl to be exact. Now, a pesron cantacted me about a month in a half ago about this posistion, and said that he would do it for me, but I haven't heard from him since, but I'm still waiting, because I gave him a long list of things to extract. But, if I don't here from him with a few weeks, I'll consider finding a new sound extracter.

Now, about custom music. Explain, do you mean music from other games, or actually made up custom music?

good just some grammer errors
in gary;s quote
looser should be loser
the first your should be you are or you're
snouf should be sound(last paragraph)

im not rly a grammer freak but since its for the story it should be correct

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Now, about custom music. Explain, do you mean music from other games, or actually made up custom music?

Made up Custom Music, I can make is

[Captain Arcane]

Made up Custom Music, I can make is

Well, it depends on the quality, and if it even sounds like a song that pokemon would use. If you can, and want me to put custom music in, send me a sample, or the whole song, and I'll review it.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

I'll have a song up in about a week.

It will be a Snowpoint City Theme.

[OmegaGroudon]

I read that, FANTASTIC.
Keep it up.

[~link smash~]

um id like to say that people who make there own games are better at it than rom hackers. sorry for the language and only 10 posts in i'll get banned oh well. rom hackers are lazy shits. ah there i said it im ok. if you have a hack rom the quality is a bit but come on hacking a rom means you know how the roads are what oh no the hackers are coming run run for your disrespectful souls ahhh sounds of pitchforks stabbing and gunshonts

[Bakun]

I'll be a pokemon sprite variant maker! i just sent u a PM with an exaple of my work...
Reply...

[yackm]

Fantastic game Capt. I've been trolling the forums for the past two weeks playing all the games in which i can actually play more than an hour or so.

One thing that i am curious about, having just read all the posts in this thread, is how are battles and moves going to be laid out?

I noticed that you mentioned that its going to be as close to the original games as possible. However given the scope, i would hope that you would somehow allow pokemon learn and retain, say, 6 moves? As you seem to be closely following the anime i think that would be more realistic.

Additionally it would make the game that much more interesting. Whenever i play, i just seem to have moves like hyper beam, ice beam, etc etc all the specials, at the end of the journey. It would be nice to have the flexibility.

For example, lets just use pikachu. It would be nice to be able to use the 3 different electric attacks of varying strength, plus volt tackle, quick attack, and agility. You would use the varying electric attacks to help catch pokemon and/or battle and it would increase the scope of strategy in the game in line with the anime.

One last thing, will it be possible to have more then one status problems at once? Ie poisoned AND paralyzed? I mean having max two would be good.

[scienceboy]

what he said gave me an idea actually that you could use ...
if you're in a wild pokemon battle, could you alter the power of your attacks? kinda like when you pull a punch? make it easier to capture pokemon

[Nova92]

I like this game alot and the way its coming along. Now by Sprite varients can you be more specific? Do you mean different poses?

[scienceboy]

search the thread a few pages back, you'll see

[babit]

can you give me the link for download.

[Lucario rocks]

can you give me the link for download.

Have you been reading, He hasn't completed it yet so don't nag cpt.arcane to release it, its harder than you think it is to create an online game.

[94dan]

Ooh, you're making a game from scratch. Can you put some orchestrated music in? I love orchestrated crap. Is this going to be strictly things that have already been in pokemon? Or, will it have custom-made areas? That'd be nice. After going through every game, finding out there's even more. Oh, and sidequests. Need lotsa those. Yeeeup.

EDIT: Oh, and if another Pokemon comes out in the time it takes for you to make this, will you include the new regions?

[Toph]

EDIT: Oh, and if another Pokemon comes out in the time it takes for you to make this, will you include the new regions?[/QUOTE]

look at Captain Arcanes first post you can view the prototype worldmap.
and wich regions the game concludes: any region (except for Poketopia)

[94dan]

EDIT: Oh, and if another Pokemon comes out in the time it takes for you to make this, will you include the new regions?

look at Captain Arcanes first post you can view the prototype worldmap.
and wich regions the game concludes: any region (except for Poketopia)

He also said it's not the final version.

Notice: Prototype.

[teddymanneke]

Is this version already donwloadable?

[scienceboy]

read the first post
it is not downloadable

[Captain Arcane]

EDIT: Oh, and if another Pokemon comes out in the time it takes for you to make this, will you include the new regions?

look at Captain Arcanes first post you can view the prototype worldmap.
and wich regions the game concludes: any region (except for Poketopia)[/quote]

If that happens then yes I will.

[babit]

how to download this game . thank

[Hao]

it's not yet available for download
so you can't download it yet

[Toph]

look at Captain Arcanes first post you can view the prototype worldmap.
and wich regions the game concludes: any region (except for Poketopia)

If that happens then yes I will.[/QUOTE]

oh, you were talking about new games ? well, i don't think nintendo is gonna make a new pokemon game in the near future.

and i made a custom map too, i thought it could be the island where mew resides. i named it 'mew island' but its your game so you can choose.
remember it's just a prototype island map, i'm still working on it.
i'm also working on a secret map for Jirachi, it's like a maze, and you'll need to start a sidequest to get there (also obtained every Hoenn badge and Hoenn pokemon league victory). i can also design the pokemon league(s) if you like.


NOTE: i also saved this pic as a .JEPG. i will send the complete version of his map to captain arcane in .BMP or .PNG formats.

[piotr_mil]

"Wow" is the only word I can say after viewing all the screenshots. It is reaaly going to be the biggest and the best hack of all time. I dreamed about a "total hack" and what I see is even an "over-total hack" :D. And, like many people here, I hated groups of three or four houses called "towns". The Pokémon world is going to be more realistic than ever! Good luck!

[~link smash~]

um thats not mew island thats an extension of route 33 if i remember correctly in hoenn

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

"Wow" is the only word I can say after viewing all the screenshots. It is reaaly going to be the biggest and the best hack of all time. I dreamed about a "total hack" and what I see is even an "over-total hack" :D. And, like many people here, I hated groups of three or four houses called "towns". The Pokémon world is going to be more realistic than ever! Good luck!

This isn't a hack, why do people keep on making that mistake?

[Lucario rocks]

"Wow" is the only word I can say after viewing all the screenshots. It is reaaly going to be the biggest and the best hack of all time. I dreamed about a "total hack" and what I see is even an "over-total hack" :D. And, like many people here, I hated groups of three or four houses called "towns". The Pokémon world is going to be more realistic than ever! Good luck!

Pokemon the Lost world is not a hack it is a online game, Also the Games Showcase also says that games here are NOT hacks.

If it was hack then Captain Arcane wouldn't be able to include every region (except poketopia)

[Toph]

this is not a screenshot, its a prototype map that i made for the game.
second, this is not a 'hack' its a game designed and created by Captain Arcane and his team (look at the first post).

please, chech all posts (escpecially the first one) before posting replies. thank you.

[Captain Arcane]

Well, I got to say. If you made that map, than its the best exact replica of that route in hoenn. But, if you say that you made it, then I will believe you, but theres only one problem....almost each legendary is going to have their anime story involved in t he game. So instance, mew will first appear at New Island, where Mewtwo was cloned.

[Toph]

here, i've finished mew island, there are many vace entrences, they lead into a cave (i'm working on the labyrinth map) the only exit that leads to mew is the far top right. follos that path and you should find the 'temple' and forest.
this is the Tree Of Beginning (as seen in pokemon movie 8 "Lucario and the mystery of Mew") i'm also working on the tree of beginning map


Capt. Arcane, tell me if you like this idea, i can make other maps, just contact me. thanks.

[i've saved the map in a .jpeg format to prevent stealing my custom work!]


Mapper Toph.

[Jake]

here, i've finished mew island, there are many vace entrences, they lead into a cave (i'm working on the labyrinth map) the only exit that leads to mew is the far top right. follos that path and you should find the 'temple' and forest.
this is the Tree Of Beginning (as seen in pokemon movie 8 "Lucario and the mystery of Mew") i'm also working on the tree of beginning map


Capt. Arcane, tell me if you like this idea, i can make other maps, just contact me. thanks.

[i've saved the map in a .jpeg format to prevent stealing my custom work!]


Mapper Toph.

I found a whole bunch of mistakes.
Mistakes are circled in red (http://i29.tinypic.com/29ghg86.png)

[Captain Arcane]

well, from what I can see and tell, you did not actually "make" that map. You did make it, but all you did was copy and paste sprites on top of the map, which, makes uneven tiles, which causes movement disablilities. Not to be mean, but there are a lot of problems with that map.

[Toph]

well, from what I can see and tell, you did not actually "make" that map. You did make it, but all you did was copy and paste sprites on top of the map, which, makes uneven tiles, which causes movement disablilities. Not to be mean, but there are a lot of problems with that map.

well, i did the best i could, but maybe you can use this map as an idea for the story.

I found a whole bunch of mistakes.
Mistakes are circled in red (http://i29.tinypic.com/29ghg86.png)

i can try to correct the errors in the map, but the tiles used to walk on are all correctly placed. i will try to create more maps like this, and without errors. k

[scienceboy]

they'll probably be another pokemon game in like 2 years ... or at least the crystal/emerald version of D/P within the next one.
think about it, pokemon is one of nintendo's two cash cows, they won't stop it

[Captain Arcane]

they'll probably be another pokemon game in like 2 years ... or at least the crystal/emerald version of D/P within the next one.
think about it, pokemon is one of nintendo's two cash cows, they won't stop it

Well, thats to be expected, seeing how they just made 5. billion dollars of their new pokemon movie in japan. They're not just gonna come up and say "Oh, well, no more pokemon, were done now, bwabye now" Yeah, to tell the truth, I expect Pokemon to go over 1 thousand.

[scienceboy]

now is that 1000 pokedex or 1000 games?

[Naroko]

well this game is very interesting i just wait till the release of the demo(whenever it will be)

off topic: the newest pokemon games are Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 and Pokemon Ranger Batonnage and they will be released this spring(mystery dungeon in USA and Ranger in Japan)

[Lucario rocks]

they'll probably be another pokemon game in like 2 years ... or at least the crystal/emerald version of D/P within the next one.
think about it, pokemon is one of nintendo's two cash cows, they won't stop it

I also found out there is a new johto remake on the DS coming in 2009 or 2010.
go on youtube and search for Pokemon Gold and silver remake and click on the one made by Ziltch10 read both comments by wiithepeople2 (i cannot show url because i haven't done more than 15 posts

I like the map Toph but you need to sort out those errors

[Jake]

I also found out there is a new johto remake on the DS coming in 2009 or 2010.
go on youtube and search for Pokemon Gold and silver remake and click on the one made by Ziltch10 read both comments by wiithepeople2 (i cannot show url because i haven't done more than 15 posts

I like the map Toph but you need to sort out those errors

(When will people learn!) Nintendo hasn't confirmed ANYTHING. What makes you think some regular-schmoe online has the entire info on an un-confirmed game?

[Toph]

I like the map Toph but you need to sort out those errors

i'm busy with the map errors.
i remade all the walking paths, they are error free
i'm gonna do the sea, trees and the mountainwalls next.

thanks.

[Lucario rocks]

(When will people learn!) Nintendo hasn't confirmed ANYTHING. What makes you think some regular-schmoe online has the entire info on an un-confirmed game?

the dudes cousin works for game freak which partner Nintendo in making pokemon games (e.g. 3rd generation and 4th) also they make the games with nintendo helping with advertising, crediting and making the story while Gamefreak make the maps.

Also, Even though they haven't confirmed it they haven't said that they are not working on a new game. They could be doing it in the same order as the 3rd generation:
1st Ruby and Sapphire (new region adventure)
2nd Firered and LeafGreen (remake of old game)
3rd Emerald (upgraded and modified story to Ruby and sapphire)

The 4th generation could be the same with
1.Diamond and Pearl (new region adventure)
2.Sparkling Gold and Shining Silver (remake of old game)
3.??? (upgraded and modified story to Diamond and Pearl)

[Atomic_Reactor]

well, i think and hope that the remake is real.
but this thread isnt about the remake of gold and silver. its about Captian Arcanes game!
why dosnt somone just start a thread to discus the rumor.
let's just stay on topic now about the Lost World

it's still looking great!
so will you be battling mewtwo in the viridian gym?
or will you have to go to some new island wer mewtwo holds a tournament like in the movie?
what do you have planned for all the other legendarys?

[Toph]

Finidhed 'error free' versions of Mew Isle (a.k.a. Faraway Island) (a.k.a. the kingdom from the 8th movie)

these two are the finished 'error free' versions'of the island.
the second picture, i made specially for anerror that i made in the first pic, with the trees there (upper right) the error is completely gone.

if Captain Arcane can use this as a sidequest (like the story from the 8th movie) tha i'd be happy to make all the maps related to this island: the maze and the tree of beginning (mew's place).

Thank you.

[Captain Arcane]

Well, I'm sorry to dissapoint you, but I'd preffer not to use them Toph. I appreciate your kindness and your helpfulness, but first things first, you are not a member of the Pokemon The Lost World developement team. You basically just parged your way in here, and you even wrote "Pokemon The Lost World- Mapper" under your name, and I have never assigned anyone else to do mapping besides myself! Now, I"m not trying to be rude, or mean, but I had to say it before it got out of hand, so please don't hold this against me.

[Toph]

Well, I'm sorry to dissapoint you, but I'd preffer not to use them Toph. I appreciate your kindness and your helpfulness, but first things first, you are not a member of the Pokemon The Lost World developement team. You basically just parged your way in here, and you even wrote "Pokemon The Lost World- Mapper" under your name, and I have never assigned anyone else to do mapping besides myself! Now, I"m not trying to be rude, or mean, but I had to say it before it got out of hand, so please don't hold this against me.

okay then if thats what you want...

but maybe you can use this as an idea. to capture mew like in the 8th movie...

and i'll remove the title next to my name.

i can make some custom work later, maybe it can be useful...

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Those aren't even the Faraway Island maps...I'm confused here...

Also, Sorry about not providing the music I said I would make Arcane. The part I ordered for my laptop hasn't come in yet, and the UPS website says its still in Japan, even though its been over a week since I ordered it.

[sandslash]

what about a demo of the game?

[chibo_wolf]

what about a demo of the game?

he still has to work on it so there wont be a demo till he's ready

[Lucario rocks]

Its been a couple of days with no comments, Any news Captain Arcane

[Toph]

hey, is the game progressing Arcane ?
cuz the first post isn't updated for a while.

love the design, keep up the good work.

[Shadow SSK]

Awesome. Finally a game with every region.

[MiGuEl12346]

whats the region above kanto and johto

also whats the region below the sevii islands?

um thats not mew island thats an extension of route 33 if i remember correctly in hoenn
no route 115 in Hoenn (above rustboro and Meateor Falls)

[spleenninja14]

wow this will be a great game

[Pichuscute]

this is an awesome game, and the region above kanto and johto is orre. the one below the sevii islands is the orange islands i think

[XSeerian]

This looks amazing, Arcane. I know you've hear this time and time again, but I think it's because...its the only thing to call your game, your ideas and maps at this point, my friend.

Amazing.

I can't wait to see the progress and you can definetley count on me keeping a close tab on this.

Also...for the record...I love the Pallet Town design. I mean, it goes perfect with the T.V. show. Good luck with this, I know it'll take off! Lai'

~ Drenz

[feltpens]

Hi, I don't post here very often, but I just wanted to say that your custom tiles are all gorgeous, the maps are beautifully put together, and that this project, in my eyes, shows a lot of promise.

Even if you were to release a demo that's just basic collisions, a bunch of disconnected maps, and a lone trainer running around, I think a lot of people here would be overjoyed.

Which is basically to say, I hope you haven't given up on this project! Maybe I'm just impatient, but you haven't posted in this topic in about half a month.

And, if you ever get bored some time in the future and want to make more of your lovely maps for this game, you should make the Duelist Region. Uh, I don't think I can post links yet, but if you Wikipedia "duelist region" in quotes, it should come up. That's something I've always wanted to do myself, but have had neither the inclination nor the skill to actually get done.

Anyways, I am officially a fan now. Keep up the great work.

[Captain Arcane]

Alright, I'm back!!! Sorry for my long absense, I have a lot of personal stuff go'n on in my life right now, so I've been pretty busy.

Kay, I should have a bunch of screenshots up this weekend, I've been work'n pretty hard on Pokemon TLW, so hope you guys are look'n forward to it. Now, aabout the demo. Still work'n on it, trying to make sure obstructions are correct, maps transfer correctly, and I'm still making interiors. And I know that I've said about 3 times that the demo would be out soon, but trust me, soon, but thats why I haven't made a release date.

Also, thanx again everyone for the incuragement, it goes a long way. And no, I have not given up on the project, and just think, after the demo is released, I will be sending out new map screenshots!!! WOOOT ^__^

Thanx again everyone.

Also, I fixed the banner code at the bottom of the first page, so remember to put that in your sig so we can spread the word!:D

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Good to hear Arcane ;3

Can't wait to play :P

[Captain Arcane]

Alright everyone, there is a new member to the Pokemon The Lost World Team. Virtual Chatot is the projects first and new Custom Music Composer. *Hands In Air*

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

*crashes through roof*

I'll do my best everyone!

>;3

[AntiRellik]

Wow, This game looks hott.
I fell in love of that Pallet Town...
Anyway, did you make the world map??
i tihnk Hoenn is too farthened from the rest XD lol
and you put the Orange Islands in the wrong place lol

The Orange Islands are under Johto and Kanto.
Under Cinnabar Island,you got New Island, and under New Island you'll find Halmin Island and the rest of the islands.
The Sevii Islands are just small islands under Kanto, in between this region and the Orange Islands XP

Anyway, did you make that Orange Islands map? I saw it on wikipedia and I'm planning on using it on a hack, so yeah... Been looking arround the internet to get permission to use that map XD

[Lucario rocks]

Great news that your startin work again captain Arcane. Good luck finishing the demo

[Captain Arcane]

Wow, This game looks hott.
I fell in love of that Pallet Town...
Anyway, did you make the world map??
i tihnk Hoenn is too farthened from the rest XD lol
and you put the Orange Islands in the wrong place lol

The Orange Islands are under Johto and Kanto.
Under Cinnabar Island,you got New Island, and under New Island you'll find Halmin Island and the rest of the islands.
The Sevii Islands are just small islands under Kanto, in between this region and the Orange Islands XP

Anyway, did you make that Orange Islands map? I saw it on wikipedia and I'm planning on using it on a hack, so yeah... Been looking arround the internet to get permission to use that map XD


Yeah, I made the world map, and that Orange Island map, but its not finished. I still got to add the route strips on it and the town/city markers.

[A.T.K.]

Dude this is going to be the best pokemon game EVER......i cant wit for a demo

Game freak is going to be jelous
SInce theres like 7 or 8 regeins is the leveling going to be slow, or is the leveing going past 100, or maybe do u choose one ov ur poke when u go to a new regoin and it goes back to level 5 or 10 then u go to the next regoin n get a new starter, but when u back to that regoin it goes back to its origonal level and you get you old poke back...and you cant use those poke till u beat the elite 4 in the other regoin ???.... sorry if this was already asked, i dont feel like reading 15 pages to find my answer

[XSeerian]

I believe you meant to say pages, my friend! ^_^

I also would like to know the answer to that question. I'm trying to make a Multi-Region game and that's what I plan to do. Restart your starter every new Region or just give you a new one and you leave all your Pokemon from the last Region in Oak's Lab at Pallet Town.

~Drenz

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Lost World fans can now download two pieces of music that are to be featured in Pokemon The Lost World.

They can be downloaded from my website ( See link in signature )

Of course, they may not be the exact music pieces that are going to make it into Pokemon The Lost World, but at least it gives you an example of what is to come.

[hans1995]

i can speak not good englisch im speak german
wann koommt die beta

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

i can speak not good englisch im speak german
wann koommt die beta

You aren't supposed to ask those questions, because its pretty much spamming

[disrhythm]

You, captain arcane, are my hero. This game looks amazing. I cannot wait to play this. I have been saying for a while there should be a game with all of the regions including those from console gaming, and you are making my dream come true. Good luck with this :D

[scienceboy]

answer to the questions:
you will get new pokemon in each region as a starter. there will be leveling caps that will expand as you get new badges. some regions though will be the same set though
thats what i remember as a basic summary

[A.T.K.]

answer to the questions:
you will get new pokemon in each region as a starter. there will be leveling caps that will expand as you get new badges. some regions though will be the same set though
thats what i remember as a basic summary

ok so u get new pokemon in as you go to a new region??....and ur pokemon can only reach a certon level on till u get the next badge??

if ur going to get new pokemon y have caps

[Jake]

ok so u get new pokemon in as you go to a new region??....and ur pokemon can only reach a certon level on till u get the next badge??

if ur going to get new pokemon y have caps

That's not what he means... When you enter a new region, Pokémon from a previous region that are above a certain level, cannot be used in the new region you get the badge in the new region that gives you the ability to use them. For example, say you start in Kanto, and you get to the last gym in Johto, beat it, then you can use any Pokémon from a previous region.

[XSeerian]

So, its kind of like what Ash did with Hoenn and Sinnoh, then brought his bad boys back for the Battle Frontier, right? Or...am I wrong? I think I get what you guys mean, I would just like to be sure.

[Pokemaster22]

Sorry if mentioned but the Fast and Quick Ball are practically alike so does it still make sense to keep both in? Otherwise there are other similar pokeballs with this issue (friend&luxury, nest &level,
lure&net, luxury&friend) good luck, you're hack is really impressive for integration all the regions.

[XSeerian]

good luck, you're hack is really impressive for integration all the regions.

It isn't a hack. It's being made through Sphere, as it says on the opening post. But we all make mistakes and miss stuff, so no biggie, my friend. ^_^

~Drenz

[Wichu]

Sorry if mentioned but the Fast and Quick Ball are practically alike so does it still make sense to keep both in? Otherwise there are other similar pokeballs with this issue (friend&luxury, nest &level,
lure&net, luxury&friend) good luck, you're hack is really impressive for integration all the regions.

Actually, they're different. I believe Fast Ball is meant for fleeing legendaries, like Entei, while Quick Ball's catch rate just decreases each turn.
And you said Friend & Luxury twice.

[Captain Arcane]

~!!SCREENIE!!~

Alright everyone, I'd thought I like to make you guys anticipate the game even more.....by posting this image of an anonymous city!!! I'm not going to tell the name of this city, but that doesn't make it a guessing game alright. But I hope all of you enjoy this image, cause I do. ^^
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/7558/cityjk5.jpg
Hmmm. I wonder what city this is??? >___>

[DarkPegasus]

Woah, cool. Is it Castlevania? : ) J/K

I did notice a tileing error, thou. On the leftest (is that a word?) building, behind the chimney, that part is brighter than the rest of the roof.

Did you sprite the buildings or?

[Captain Arcane]

Woah, cool. Is it Castlevania? : ) J/K

I did notice a tileing error, thou. On the leftest (is that a word?) building, behind the chimney, that part is brighter than the rest of the roof.

Did you sprite the buildings or?

Yeah, after I posted it I noticed th error in the tile, I've already fixed it, and Ishould probably change the picture so people don't keep repeating "you messed up! you messed up!"

Did I sprite it or...... what?
I made them from scratch basically.

Edit: I fixed the tile error.

[V-Lugia]

Yeah, this city is very good!!!

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Hehe great job on the city Arcane, good think I stopped bugging you on MSN to give you enough time :3

*SPLODES*

[Deatheater]

Will the Pokemon League be regular or will it be a tournament like in the anime?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Will the Pokemon League be regular or will it be a tournament like in the anime?

It'll probably be different in each region, but a tournament sounds good

[Deatheater]

I hope it's a tournament because I'm tired of just fighting the elite 4.

[ShineGreymΘn]

I am new around in Games Showcase,lol.
And this is AMAZING.Hope it will release soon ;).
Good luck~

[~link smash~]

I say goldenrod best guess I say

[Deatheater]

What kind of device is going to be in the game?
Pokenav, Pokegear or Poketch?

[kitana]

cool mapping it realy looks like its going to be a real game

[Lucario rocks]

I am guessing that is Fall City in Fiore, i hope im right :-)

[Fangking Omega]

This game is certainly going to be huge. Extremely ambitious, and the image output so far is extremely high quality. The mapping is beautiful and spacious, allowing for unconfined exploration of a more "realistic" world which is something I never thought could work in Pokémon. Friendly word of warning though, don't let the scale compromise quality. I've seen other projects try to cram in too much and it can be overwhelming. Remember the amount of NPCs and random houses you've got to fill, and you'll have to think carefully about weighting the gym challenges so that they don't become too easy as your Pokémon get more powerful throughout the course of the game. If any project can deliver, though, it's this one. Keep it up!

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

I am guessing that is Fall City in Fiore, i hope im right :-)
Nope :3


This game is certainly going to be huge. Extremely ambitious, and the image output so far is extremely high quality. The mapping is beautiful and spacious, allowing for unconfined exploration of a more "realistic" world which is something I never thought could work in Pokémon. Friendly word of warning though, don't let the scale compromise quality. I've seen other projects try to cram in too much and it can be overwhelming. Remember the amount of NPCs and random houses you've got to fill, and you'll have to think carefully about weighting the gym challenges so that they don't become too easy as your Pokémon get more powerful throughout the course of the game. If any project can deliver, though, it's this one. Keep it up!

Well, Arcane is going to try and make this online...So a large amount of space is almost necessary

[Captain Arcane]

This game is certainly going to be huge. Extremely ambitious, and the image output so far is extremely high quality. The mapping is beautiful and spacious, allowing for unconfined exploration of a more "realistic" world which is something I never thought could work in Pokémon. Friendly word of warning though, don't let the scale compromise quality. I've seen other projects try to cram in too much and it can be overwhelming. Remember the amount of NPCs and random houses you've got to fill, and you'll have to think carefully about weighting the gym challenges so that they don't become too easy as your Pokémon get more powerful throughout the course of the game. If any project can deliver, though, it's this one. Keep it up!

Thats the fun part!!!
I love adding all the people, making sure everything fits just right. Making new overworld people sprites, filling the game with an unimaginable amount of different looking people, and buildings. An intire world, which truly shows what pokemon can truly become.

Many times I think about what I'm doing, and all I do is become happy, because knowing that I have the determination for completeing something like this, making a world within a world, its just amazing. And I've always understood that its not going to be easy, but, if everything "was" easy, then nothing would be fun, am I right? And if it was easy, then there would be hundreds of badly made pokemon fan games out there, ruining the title of Pokemon. But more than anything, this is my way of saying thank you to Nintendo for creating the greatest RPG franchise in the world.

Also, thank you very much Fangking Omega, for actually knowing and realizing the difficulty of creating something such as this , (which many people do not) and still incuraging at the same time. And besides, of all people, you should the difficulty of making a pokemon game, seeing how you yourself are making one. (which I'm looking forward to playing ^^)

thanx again Omega.

[Fangking Omega]

Then you've got the attitude to make this beast work and I'll be supporting you every step of the way! If you have the determination and get the level of enjoyment out of making it that you say you do, then the quality comes naturally. It shows with the expert mapping. As I say, I've never seen "big" maps work so well before but you use space perfectly. You've also got the originality and I love the ideas generated in areas such as regional transport. It all seems well thought out and professional. Thought about setting up a website? Anyway, I'll enjoy watching this project develop.

I'm just curious to know how you'll handle moving into new regions and leagues. You'll have Pokémon with a certain standard level and as you progress that level gets higher so what happens when you've been playing through a few regions and have hugely high levelled Pokémon? Blooding new low levelled Pokémon might become difficult because opposition levels are too high for them to realistically compete, and if you keep your opposition purposefully low your high levelled 'Mons might just sweep the board in hilarious style. And you could end up catching lv. 89 wild Pokémon, or else struggle to catch them because you keep knocking them out. It's a very hard balance and it's the main issue in a game of this size.

[A.T.K.]

That's not what he means... When you enter a new region, Pokémon from a previous region that are above a certain level, cannot be used in the new region you get the badge in the new region that gives you the ability to use them. For example, say you start in Kanto, and you get to the last gym in Johto, beat it, then you can use any Pokémon from a previous region.

OK thanks for clearing that for me :DDDD

and Captain Arcane it must take u for ever to make a map of one city and i respect you for that. I hope you dont give up on it.... it looks like its going to be the best poke game ever

[scienceboy]

my guess is the 7th gym badge twon in GSC ... forget what tis called though :(

[Captain Arcane]

well, all I can say to you guys is thank you. The encurage ment does much more than what most people think, so in a way, your all making this to.

[Lucario rocks]

my guess is the 7th gym badge twon in GSC ... forget what tis called though :(

Thats Olivine City,

Well done Arcane for realising this games hardness to complete but once you have done it will be one of the most popular online pokemon games in the World and you will become as popular as Zel is with his game (hack) of Shiny Gold.

[Captain Arcane]

Thats Olivine City,

Well done Arcane for realising this games hardness to complete but once you have done it will be one of the most popular online pokemon games in the World and you will become as popular as Zel is with his game (hack) of Shiny Gold.

Well thank you very much, but its not like I just realized it, I've always known that this is going to be tougher than I could ever imagine, and thats why I'm doing this. Oh and again, thanks.


................by the way....that is Olivine City!!!! ^____________^!!!!!!!

[Wichu]

No way. That's not Olivine - it looks way too good for that :P
Your maps and tiles are amazing.

[Toph]

i got this idea:

- you can upload an avatar (50x50 pix, or other formats) to place on your trainer card (back of the card), also you can write your biography on the back of the card (below the Picture)

i know you already made the design of the trainercard.
i could try and make another page for the trainercard.
i'll post it if i'm finished.

i made these pics to make sure everyone can see what i meant in my previous post (idea about the trainercard) not that these are just examples, if Capt. Arcane desides to add a last page to the trainercard he can use this, but he may also make another one.

--- THESE ARE NOT OFFICIAL PICTURES, ONLY CAPTAIN ARCANE CAN SUBMIT THOSE PICTURES !!! ---

Note: I saved these as JPEG's to prevent people from stealing custom work.

( tell me if you like my idea captain ;) )

The First Pic: this is the design of the last Tab (or the back)
The Second Pic: this is an example of the card-tab (or back) in use
The Third Pic: this is a list of all tabs (and/or back)
The Fourth Pic: Pokémon The Lost World Logo (Made By Captain Arcane)

[click the attachments to enlarge them.]

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

No way. That's not Olivine - it looks way too good for that :P
Your maps and tiles are amazing.

That's only one section of the entire town xD
I've seen some of the other "secret" buildings xD
Guess what my reaction was?

[Captain Arcane]

i made these pics to make sure everyone can see what i meant in my previous post (idea about the trainercard) not that these are just examples, if Capt. Arcane desides to add a last page to the trainercard he can use this, but he may also make another one.

--- THESE ARE NOT OFFICIAL PICTURES, ONLY CAPTAIN ARCANE CAN SUBMIT THOSE PICTURES !!! ---

Note: I saved these as JPEG's to prevent people from stealing custom work.

( tell me if you like my idea captain ;) )

The First Pic: this is the design of the last Tab (or the back)
The Second Pic: this is an example of the card-tab (or back) in use
The Third Pic: this is a list of all tabs (and/or back)
The Fourth Pic: Pokémon The Lost World Logo (Made By Captain Arcane)

[click the attachments to enlarge them.]

Sorry Toph, but I already have the whole trainer card sorted out, if there would be any changes, they'd be done by me personally.

[.Pichu-kun]

I know this will be awesome.
when it says made with sphere on the first page, what does that mean?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

I know this will be awesome.
when it says made with sphere on the first page, what does that mean?

It means the game is going to be running with the Game Engine known as Sphere.

[A.T.K.]

Ok, when tha game comes out...do you haft to play online or can than be a option... i personaly dont like online games..like mmorpgs...they slow my computer down too mutch and this game is going big and i still want to be able to play it :D.... soo is it going to be a option or all online???

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Ok, when tha game comes out...do you haft to play online or can than be a option... i personaly dont like online games..like mmorpgs...they slow my computer down too mutch and this game is going big and i still want to be able to play it :D.... soo is it going to be a option or all online???

Arcane wants to include online features, so yes if Sphere will work

[A.T.K.]

Arcane wants to include online features, so yes if Sphere will work
yes that its all online or an option ???
hoping that its an option:b

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

yes that its all online or an option ???
hoping that its an option:b

I don't know, we may be able to have an offline function.

We're still to much in development to have thought of these things much yet

[A.T.K.]

I don't know, we may be able to have an offline function.

We're still to much in development to have thought of these things much yet

Ok :D thank you, i hope you add an offline function, because all the other players running around bug me....than it will become an MMoRPG and im done with them, and many other ppl r too... but have an online function is fun is allways and you get bored, so going online will be funn, and then you can mess thith the little noobs or hang with friends and battle other ppl once and a will...but i vote for and offline function :p

[deadlyspecops]

First off I wanted to say, this project is amazing and the work Captain Arcane and the rest are doin is incredible. Anyways, my question goes off the last couple about online things, I was wondering if the rare pokemon that there are supposedly going to be events for, with the online connectivity is there only going to be a limited number of legendary/rare pokemon per server? Or is everyone gonna be able to get every single legendary or rare pokemon, my worry is that if every can get them they wont be anything special. I just dont wana see everyone running around with a cookie-cutter group of legendarys

[Lucario rocks]

First off I wanted to say, this project is amazing and the work Captain Arcane and the rest are doin is incredible. Anyways, my question goes off the last couple about online things, I was wondering if the rare pokemon that there are supposedly going to be events for, with the online connectivity is there only going to be a limited number of legendary/rare pokemon per server? Or is everyone gonna be able to get every single legendary or rare pokemon, my worry is that if every can get them they wont be anything special. I just dont wana see everyone running around with a cookie-cutter group of legendarys

Good Point about the legendaries but captain Arcane could put a rule where there is only 2 legendary/1 legendary per team to make teams fairer than just cheating


That was only my idea if captain Arcane doesnt agree then its ok because it was only a suggestion.

And another question, How will you know who is the champion if there are loads of people beating the E4?

[feltpens]

Good Point about the legendaries but captain Arcane could put a rule where there is only 2 legendary/1 legendary per team to make teams fairer than just cheating


That was only my idea if captain Arcane doesnt agree then its ok because it was only a suggestion.

And another question, How will you know who is the champion if there are loads of people beating the E4?

I'd have gone straight to banning legendaries from competitive play altogether, but having one or two legendaries per team might be okay.

Regardless, it'd be completely silly to make legendaries anything aside from impossibly rare. The prerequisites for the events that lead to their capture should be extreme; eight badges, average party level of 60 or something, maybe happening twice a year or so.

Perhaps, in the areas in which the legendary Pokemon appear, players should not be able to refuse a challenge from another PC Trainer? That, and a bunch of high level wild encounters would ensure that everyone besides the best and most deserving get wiped. And maybe these dungeons lead ultimately to an instanced room with the legendary encounter in it. Just throwing out ideas.

Oh, maybe defeating the Elite Four is merely the requirement for entering the Championship Tournament? Just throwing out ideas.

Hey, Captain Arcane, isn't coding a Pokemon battle engine in Sphere gonna take like three years? Why'd you choose to use that software, anyways??

[pyro903]

well this looks like the best hack I've EVER seen. By Far. Cant wait for the beta, or whatever, it'l be like christmas for me

[Lucario rocks]

Since city and towns are going to be huge, Why don't you upgrade the pokemart so its like a Mini Department store because your not going to see a migit sized pokemart in a huge city such as Goldenrod will probably be.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

well this looks like the best hack I've EVER seen. By Far. Cant wait for the beta, or whatever, it'l be like christmas for me

Sorry, but its not a hack