Pokemon The Lost World

[Lucario rocks]

Nintendo is inconsistant with the location of route 24: in the anime it goes south from Cerulean to Vermillion, somehow by-passing the routes around Saffron without over-lapping, instead of going north like in the game. since you're planning on keeping everything as close to the anime as possible, how do you plan to reconcile this?

It isnt going to be 100% Anime, It will have a bigger route and mabye Captain Arcane could do a bicycle route under Saffron or a cave going around it.

[LynnCreed]

a cave would probably work best, since they go through one during the episode w/ the Squirtle Squad.

[Toph]

hey Arcane, i got a small question: how big is one tile ?

[FrostFlame]

Keep up the good work, Arcane! (If you're still working on the game. Who am I kidding? Of course you are!)

Arcane, I have a question for you: How long will the first beta go on for? Will it go on for a couple of gyms or towns or whatever, or will it cover Kanto. Even then, would it only consider major parts of the storyline, or every little detail?

[mschledy]

wow. looks great, love the big map and character customization thing you got going there. keep working on that beta/demo =)

[Chefdude548]

Kudos Capt. Arcane on this wonderful and ambitious game! I must admit that I cannot wait for Saffron City, the only city that looked like a city in the Pokemon series. I thought I could map well, then I saw your work! Your tile sets are impressive. I cannot wait for the release. ~Chef

[adamb241]

Awesome game, this looks amazing!

[FrostFlame]

Keep on going! Post when you do Celadon! It's my current favourite city! (After all, it's where you could get alot of stuff. TMs, Pokemon, the Rainbow Badge, and the Sliph Scope!)

[LynnCreed]

lol. guys, I think he's pretty much been posting whenever he gets any city done, so don't worry about that. ^.^

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

lol. guys, I think he's pretty much been posting whenever he gets any city done, so don't worry about that. ^.^

He has alot of cities done, he's just not showing all of them off.

[FrostFlame]

Really? Then he must be doing well. I don't really fancy myself as a mapper. Well, maybe, but I could never get the right doors to link.

[Tadano_nika]

He has alot of cities done, he's just not showing all of them off.

ohhhh, but I want to see more of them...
then again, maybe it's more fun to see them in game for the first time, I'm very curious how all of the cities have turned out:) (I totally loved olivine <3)

[red fan 1000]

your'e game is fufilling my #1 pokemon game dream.

[FrostFlame]

Yours and everyone elses, pal.

Arcane is doing a great job. I've got a feeling that if this manages to come out this year, it'll win the "Game of the Year 2008" compition.

One thing I'd like to ask Arcane is this: When you start your game, can you customise your character to your preferance?

[Tadano_nika]

Arcane is doing a great job. I've got a feeling that if this manages to come out this year, it'll win the "Game of the Year 2008" compition. more like wipe the floor with the competition.
(no disrespect to other games though, there are other great games as well)

[EvEv94]

Holy crap. This is what I have been waiting for for a loooong time. This game looks AWESOME. I can't wait for it to come out. Keep up the good work!

[rockyboy]

hey Arcane i saw the building interiors of the Mart and i was thinking to myself...why have such a big shop when all you have to do is talk to the counter.


So i was hoping you would some make the rest of the Mart have a purpose....like you have to bring the items over or something

[Tadano_nika]

So i was hoping you would some make the rest of the Mart have a purpose....like you have to bring the items over or something I somewhat like that idea, but my lazy side would probably like just walking to the counter more :D

still, it would be kinda nice. it would actually feel like shopping.
but ehh, running all over the celadon warehouse while doing that? I dunno....

[Chefdude548]

@rockyboy: Capt. Arcane is going for a quasi-realism with this game, so the Mart would be big. If you have a problem with big maps, stay out of Saffron.

@tadano_nika: The phrase is "wipe the floor" not "swipe the floor" but the image is the same I guess. W00t for Pokemon: The Lost World!

~Chef

[sandslash]

a demo?you said january and it's march now

[Officer Jordan]

This game is amazing, and the places make me drool. I'm gonna watch this. Awesome. Hehe...

[FrostFlame]

a demo?you said january and it's march now

It's only one day away from March where I live... Cool.

I feel like asking Arcane some questions, so...

Q1: When do you think the demo will be out?

Q2: How long can we expect the demo to be?

Q3: What is your favourite aspect of the game?

Q4: Do you have any advice for the players whilst playing this game?

Q5: Are you keeping the evolution stones in the Celadon Mart, like in RBY and LG,FR, or are you going to take them out, like in GSC?

Q6: How many new battles and/or boss battles will there be in the demo at least?

That's all for now!

[Tadano_nika]

@tadano_nika: The phrase is "wipe the floor" not "swipe the floor" but the image is the same I guess. W00t for Pokemon: The Lost World!

~ChefXD

*cough* yeah I guess the image is the same, but I edited it now.


a demo?you said january and it's march now as long as there will be a demo, I'm happy. I'm really looking forward to seeing this work.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

a demo?you said january and it's march now

Look, you cannot hassle the development of a game its inappropriate and rude to the developers.

[Fangking Omega]

Sometimes developers have other commitments that hinder progress. We're not employed and paid to do these jobs. To us, game development is an enjoyable passtime. A demo will be out when Cpt. Arcane feels ready. Don't pressure the guy! With time comes quality :)

[un_saint]

We all know the guy has comittment but this game,acanthine and shiny gold hack are the only reasons I login to pkmncommunity.

[theprabh]

awesome i cant wait for this to be out

[adamb241]

Awesome, can't wait for some updates!

[FrostFlame]

Me too. This is going to be a little piece of heaven, perfectly formed into a game.

Anyway. Time to continue the questions!

Q7: Will there be new towns, like from the anime? (Such as Stone Town? I think that would make a rather interesting place to see, like the Stone Town Mansion.)

Q8: Ontop of that, will there be new areas to explore, like from the anime? (Such as Evolution Mountain. I know that they don't really explore it, but it looks cool and would be great in a game.)

That's all for now! Keep up the good work!

[killaman56]

dude this game looks awesome, awesome,awesome but you should try to get some more towns and make it so u can play multi player like the wi-fi room in diamond and pearl by the way please finish fast I raely want to play it i am your biggest fan

ps. please dont make it in spainish pleas pleas pleas u rock :t349::t349::t349:

sorry i dont mean to duble post but i ment pleas finshit fast becous i realy wont to play

ps. u still rock:t349::t349::t349:

[scienceboy]

why wouldn't he make it in spanish? he said he'd do that after the game was released in english ... no reason for him not to ...

[Radium]

It would be great if you are able to complete it. Playing a detailed game should be great, and it does look like you put a lot of work into it.

[FrostFlame]

Yes. Or at least do part of the game as a beta or demo.

Give him time. If he doesn't post at all in the next week or so, then you can start worrying. Don't worry about it that much, though. Lost World is just an extra thing for Arcane to do once in a while, and he's pretty good at it too!

Just don't take the game for granted. He isn't being paid or anything, it's for fun, fame, (sorta) and for us. Be grateful for what he and the rest of his team are doing. It's more or less the greatest undertaking for a fan made game ever. (Or at least to my knowledge.) Just sit back and wait. Then when the demo comes, you can celebrate for several hours, forget about the game, remember it, download it, celebrate so you forget it again, remember two days later, get everything set up, forgetting Sphere, throw a fit, remember what you forgot after half an hour of rage, install Sphere, and load the game. Then, after playing once a day for a least half month, finsh the "demo" (If it went on for that long, it wouldn't really be a demo. Most demos only have enough in them to make it interesting... Pity) and look at Pokemon the Lost World forums, find new update, read update, download new version...

Heh. I had a lot of fun writing that down, for some weird reason...

[thegodslayer]

ok
i got some good ideas for the multiplayer,
first off im not sure how ur gonna work the multiplayer engine...
im hoping ur gonna make a window that shows all the available games in it,
meaning u can play with people u've never met... (instead of having to know their ip address or only lan connections)
and each game will be its own world, all the regions in each one ect.

k, you will need to be able to walk away from other people in the game... so when me and my friend are playing together we can look for pokemon in seperate regions and still talk to eachother via lost worlds, not have to stay in the same town or region...

a extremly cool feature would be if a co-op option
like if me and friend both talk to a gymleader or trainer at the same time it will be me and him vs the gymleade/trainer, but then after the battle we can split up again...

then make some new (better...)moves for co-op...or if u feel realy edgey make moves better once u get a higher level,
EXAMPLE:
during a co-op fight a lvl73 houndoom uses growl, both houndoom and his allie get attack increase... but when a lvl 10 houndour uses growl in a co-op fight only houndour gets the attack increase... ect.
(this would make moves like growl actualy useful...)

and say a person with 1 badge joins a person with all the badges game, will the person with 1badge be screwed cause the gymleaders were defeated already?
or a cool thing to do, would be make a way to fight trainers/gymleaders twice, cause theres alot of rich ppl/strong gym leaders i wish i could fight twice (with walking 500 steps...)
since this game will be a on the computer maybe u could make 'f5' battle trainer again or any other key...

one other thing is tornys...where maybe u can make bonus new pokemon just one or two that can only be aquired thru the tornuments, make them extremely strong and cheap but they would kinda be more like a trophy anyways...or since u dont realy seem to like new pokemon maybe a new item that is unaquirable...and makes ur pokemon maxed beaty/cool or defense when they're holding it... ect.

anyway i look forward to seeing this game in action i know u wont even worry about the multiplayer for awhile still...but its just some stuff to consider, good luck

[killaman56]

dude i only know engilsh


ps u still rock

[scienceboy]

dude, ok, then don't play the spanish version

[FrostFlame]

Anyone else have any ideas we could ask Arcane for in this game?

[Atomic_Reactor]

Anyone else have any ideas we could ask Arcane for in this game?

i dont think we should be requesting stuff from capt. arcane. im sure hes already got enough to deal with. why give him more? the game already looks perfect enough

[FrostFlame]

True, but he could update a little more often. As I said early, we cannot take this game for granted. All we can do is give him our full support, and hope for the best.

[Atomic_Reactor]

hmmm. he can update as often as he wants. he isnt here to please us. all he really needs from us is support!
love the game btw. its beautifully done!

[FrostFlame]

Once again, true. But I think I saw him post in the Pokemon Chronicles a short while ago. Maybe he's working up to posting here.

[Atomic_Reactor]

um.. no he didnt.. and just because he post osmwhere dosnt mean he'll have an update

[FrostFlame]

True. Very true indeed. Pity. It's been a while.

And I have a new idea to stop people from advancing through the game too quickly: A rule which mean't that you could only go to certain regions when you had gained enough Pokemon.

[Toph]

i hope there will be many sidequests, as the other Nintendo released Pokemon Versions are very short.

oh, and i've also been working on the Final League (or mt. battle if you prefer hearing that) its an island and shore where a ship will stop to drop you of after you beat the other leagues, on that isle there is a HUGE stairs (i mean really huge) at the top of te stairs there is a Building with the registration counter for singel player (and one for multi player, as you propably can play double battles with online friends against the League Elite 100). when the island/building is finished i will continue working on the Mt. Battle VS 100 League (with the round plateaus with the numbers on it). if you have beaten the entire VS 100 League you can access the final plateau (number 100) as a battle area in a online battle.

tell me if you like the idea Capt. Arcane. i hope so, i will personally make the design of the Mt. Battle Plateaus, i won't use scrap parts from other tiles (as i used them in my previous work). so there wont be any tile errors that easly.

[FrostFlame]

All I can say is: Wow.

The Mount Battle thing must be big. But I haven't played either of the games in Orre, so I wouldn't know.

Make sure you post a screenshot!

[Toph]

well, as the Mt. Battle is in the Orre Region, then Arcane must already made it for the game. but i can still use the lans for a League with maybe an Elite 10 or something like it.

So, i guess Capt. Arcane can say if he's going to include Mt. Battle in the Orreregion or not, if not then i'll make it. if he's including it, then i'm gonna make an elite-10 building.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Toph, please stop announcing that you will be making stuff for this game. You are not part of the official staff, therefore you should PM Captain Arcane of all the things that you make, or are making.

You are spamming, and anymore of it and I will report you to a Moderator.

[Toph]

i'm not really announcing that i'm making stuff for the game, i'm asking Arcane. in my posts are questions directed to Capt. Arcane if he wants me to make things for his game.

the things i've been telling here that i'm making is just because i like to make that, its really cool to make a giant map, i do this for fun.

and if Capt. Arcane likes my designs and wants them in his game, then i'm even more happy.

NOTE: i map for fun!

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

PM them to him rather than posting your work in our thread >_>

I doubt you'll given a Mapper job anyways, Captain Arcane makes his own tiles, and he maps everything himself as well.

[~Fire]

Wow...
captain arcane you never cease to surprise me.
Online capability
customizable trainer cards
all of the regions
pallet town being bigger than Saffron city
and thats just a few of the things that catch my eye.
Remember:take your time and ignore-or complain-the people who say"I am so getting this when it comes out!"
Most of the people here are rushing him and they aren't even doing anything.
If they want to play the game faster then they should help out if they aren't lazy enough.
Well good luck captain arcane!
i saw your video and it has nice snow animation.
but i think the region is too big.
make the region smaller(not the amount of cities or anything.just the region)because the cities are tiny compared to the region.

[Toph]

PM them to him rather than posting your work in our thread >_>

I doubt you'll given a Mapper job anyways, Captain Arcane makes his own tiles, and he maps everything himself as well.

yeah i know, i wont post my map ideas again, i'll just support him and his crew like any other person posting this thread.
but i'll keep making maps for fun =p.
i'll just not post them anymore.

[Arcon-Death]

A good update was lost last night during a crash...... its a very sad day, but Cap'n shall return soon

[poo__]

good game keep up the good work and i hope the game demo comes soon

[Atomic_Reactor]

good game keep up the good work and i hope the game demo comes soon
sorry to burst ur bubble.. but there isnt going to be a demo.
Captain Arcane stated that in a previous post.(which got deleted due to the crash a few days ago)
he wants there to only be a finished project, that way he takes his time on it and whatnot..
i dont remember everything he said lol

[Tadano_nika]

if I remember correctly, he said that he felt a demo would become rushed, and that he only wants a good quality game. hence no demo. Something else that he said was that he had a lot of new tile sets finished and (large) parts of new cities.

and now my memory lets me down as well.

[pyro903]

will you have your own room/apartment? i like being able to have customisable space like in pokemon G/S/C

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

will you have your own room/apartment? i like being able to have customisable space like in pokemon G/S/C

You have your room in Pallet Town :P

[Toph]

maybe your own house, because a secret base (ruby/sapphire/emerald) is a bit small. maybe you can rent or buy a house with pokédollars :)
or an appartement, thats maybe cheaper, then you can choose in which big city (or country village) you want to live in.

[pyro903]

i like the idea of having an apartment (if its true) because it seems more realistic. and you know, the fact that it will be another thing making this the best game ever.

[Georg000]

the game looks great, everyone who plays vba is dreaming of a pokemon version like that...
do you think there would be many people playing "pokemon the lost world" online ?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

the game looks great, everyone who plays vba is dreaming of a pokemon version like that...
do you think there would be many people playing "pokemon the lost world" online ?
I think it'll be pretty darn popular :/

[Angel Haru]

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

[Georg000]

Do u remember Pokemon yellow, there was that pikachu behind the player.
would be cool if u make something like that...

[Tadano_nika]

please don't >__<
that pikachu annoyed the hell out of me xD

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

please don't >__<
that pikachu annoyed the hell out of me xD
Yeah, that wouldn't be the best thing to put into a game -.-'

[fredlocks]

will this be available for beta testing yet?

[Bexley]

DUDE THIS IS AMAZING, you should try and make it onto a cartridge like the other pokemon game hacks

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

will this be available for beta testing yet?
There won't even be any demo, there will only be one finished release.
DUDE THIS IS AMAZING, you should try and make it onto a cartridge like the other pokemon game hacks

This isn't a hack, please get your facts straight

[Bexley]

This isn't a hack, please get your facts straight

i kno its not a hack i just didn't kno how to word it

[Georg000]

kapitan,....has kanto already finished ?

[Captain Arcane]

Alright, I'm back!!! I know I've been gone for a long time, but I've been work'n pretty hard. Also, just so that everyone knows, this is the third time I've posted this, but due to website problems, each one was deleted, so hopefully, this one is for keeps. Know, because I've been gone a while, I have a lot to cover, so I hope you're comfortable, because I'm gonna be talking for quite a while.
---Anime Conversions---
Alright, someone a while back asked if towns from the anime would appear in the game. Well its a complicated answer, its yes and no. I know that in my last update, I plainly said "no", but I have been reconsiderring, though I still have no for sure answer, I'm leaning towards yes. So good news for that I'd say? Now, there also was a question about anime locations being in the game, and the answer to that is yes, there will be many areas in the game that were anime only.

---OlivineCity news---
So, you all now that my current city project is Olivine City, and you've all seen the little spoiler image from it. Well here's the progress so far; the city is about 3/8 complete (not including indoors). Also, I have a question everyone: When I present Olivine City, I'm only going to post one image of it, now, what I'm doing is giving you the chance to choose the time of day when I display it. So, choose Morning, Day, Afternoon, Evening, or Night; just put your choice at the bottom of your post.

---Languages---
There has been some talk about different languages. Now, I don't know if some of the replies where sarcastic, but the answer is "No", this game is only being made in english. I'm sorry if that causes you any problems, but there will be no other languages besides english.

---Online Questions---.
Many of you are worried that "if" the the online factor makes it into the game, that you will only be able to talk, and see people that you know....(WTH) If this is a new game, that no one has played before, then how would you know anyone? But the answer is, there will be be different worlds (severs), and anyone can see or play with anyone. Co-op will also be a feature, where you can battle wild pokemon and other trainers together.

---Pokemon Battle News---
Oh, and I've finally decided on a battle feature thats been plaguing all Pokemon fans. Originally, Pokemon could learn only 4 moves, when in the anime, pokemon were not limited to the amount of attacks they could learn. But with only four attacks, there wasn't much room for customization. So, I thought how I could balance the system much more, and I think I've found a way. So let me put it into example for you. If you have a baby, it can only take in so much before it becomes confused. You can't just plop a baby into a geometry class and expect progress. But, as the baby grows older and more mature, it understands more, its mind is trained to logical thinking. But, after so long, the baby isn't a baby anymore, is it? Its a kid, then a teenager, then an adult. Well pokemon age, just like humans, and other life forms... but where is the product? What is gained by becoming more mature, other than more power. Nothing, there is nothing gained. So, I've decided to make a "gain". So, here’s my new innovation to pokemon.

Pokemon Level
Lv.70: 6 attacks
Lv.90: 8 attacks

So, by reading this, you should understand that, pokemon that are between level 1 and 69, can learn 4 moves. When pokemon reach level 70, they can learn 6 moves. And finally, when pokemon reach level 90, they can learn 8 moves. So, finally, pokemon will be at such a customizable state, that its practically unbearable!!!!

---Mt.Battle---
Alright, about a page back, there was some talk about Mt.Battle. And the answer is yes, Mt.Battle will appear in this game (I don’t see why it wouldn’t, it’s so big). But the only thing I’ve done for Orre is the world map, and ideas. So, don’t expect any information about Orre for a long time.

---Clearing up some unknown confusion---
About two pages back I think, Heatran announced that I had finished many towns and cities, and that I have not released them yet. Well, that’s partly true. The truth is that I have many, many, many tiles done. I do in fact have other maps that are made, but are not official.
Note: Heatran, I’m not blaming you or anything, I’m simply just clearing up and clarifying things. ^_^

---House/Secret Base---
K, so, people have been wondering about whether or not there will be secret bases in the game. The answer to that question is “no”. But I do have something similar to that, but I’m not going to reveal any information about it at this time. (isn’t the anticipation agonizing XD)

---Sevii Islands---
A person a while back asked how the Sevii islands are going to work if there are no gyms… well ugh…that’s kinda a weird question. It’s like asking how some cities and towns with no gyms work. But basically, the Sevii islands are mainly just for side-quest purposes.

---Orange Islands---
Alright, many people are wondering how I’m going to make the routes in the OrangeIslands because there are no distinct routes described. Well, all I have to say is, anime incorporation, and imagination. And you’ve all seen what happens when I use my imagination on my maps!

---My work---
Alright, I’m constantly being asked what program I use to make my tile sets, and all my other artwork. So I tell them, and the reaction I get is all the same! And my friends can’t believe I do it, and say that if I announced it, people would freak. And I’m like “I don’t know, I don’t see what’s so impressive about it.” But, they keep telling me to tell the community, so I will. -- The program I use to make all the sprites, tile sets, and any other artwork is simply Microsoft Paint. I do own photoshop, but for making something as simple as pokemon tile sets and artwork, I see no reason to use something so advanced as photoshop. So, I just use paint, its simple, and easy to use. Now, I really don’t see what’s so impressive about it, but whatever.

---Last but not least---
Okay, for many, many months, I’ve been thinking about the beta. And ever since I started the game, I was worried about betas and demos ruining the quality of the game. See, for a game like this, which I put my full effort into it, and my highest quality work, takes an immense amount of time. And the last thing I want to see is my thanks to Nintendo become spoiled and ruined by hurried work. And I’m also sure that everyone who is looking forward to playing this game does not want to see the quality lower, and become “just another pokemon fan game”. So, after long thought and deliberation, I have to the conclusion that I will “NOT” be releasing any beta, or demo. And I’m pretty sure, that I will never send out a beta, or demo in the history of this games making. All its doing is rushing me…..and for something like this, that’s really, really bad. So, I am extremely sorry and sad to announce this, but it is for the best, in every which way. Now, I know that many of you are sad, disappointed, or even mad. But on the other hand, many are happy, one being Fangking Omega. One of many I know that are extremely happy to know that I’m not succumbing to the whole “I have to send out a beta to make my game look good”. Alright, just because someone sends out a beta within the first week of a game showcase, doesn’t make it a good game. It most likely means it’s a rushed game, that has many script errors, and also that it will most likely never be released. Don’t believe me, go check out the archived games thread, its loaded with more than enough proof. But still, I’m very sorry for any inconvenience that I have caused, but remember when I said that I wasn’t going to give an exact release date for the demo? This is why. Again, I’m sorry, but this is for the best, and all I can say to everyone is thanks for their support and encouragement. It does more than you could imagine. The feeling of logging on to the community and seeing all the replies and views, and people posting how much they love it, and how it’s a dream come true. Seriously, I cannot repay you enough; all I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you. So in reality, you all are helping me make this game. Again, thank you everyone, thank you.



Thanks again everyone!! ^__^ (sorry, I'm really grateful)
But also, I'm very sorry. But remember, its for the best.



Thanx again!

[Ooka]

Um, I've got to say one thing and one thing only. YOU ARE MY HERO.

Glad I got that out. This is what I've always wanted in a game. Seriously.

[fredlocks]

How long will the finish release be?

[Scales]

I just stumbled onto this topic and I must say I am flabbergasted. This is a huge project and the most impressive one ive seen yet. I definitely cannot wait for any sort of release. I have a question. Will you be able to meet any other main characters from the games? (IE main character from G/S/C, R/S/E, D/P?)

[Johny_Hungry]

Oh man, that is crazy, that is, oh man...

Can't wait for this, all i really have to say is, "You are the ****!"

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

How long will the finish release be?
We aren't setting release dates, that's just ridiculous

[Tadano_nika]

the pokemon move thingy. you made my deams reality xD
(ok not reality but close to it) during many sleepless nights I've been thinking how
would my dream pokemon game look, and that is exactly one of the things I came up with!

about paint. I can understand you working with it. pokemon sprites are indeed not insanely difficult so that you need something like phtoshop. I myself use Photoshop elements for all things I make, simply because I'm more used to it. (and the fact that I'm always arguing with paint and can't seem to get it to work properly for me)

as I already posted in my now-deleted-due-to-server-problems post: I'm a bit sad that there will be no demo. but I bet that the end result is more then worth it.


olivine: evening :3

[PinkAntennas]

What is the point of telling people not to DISREPECT the crew? I mean, it's not like you have any power over them if they do, and it's not going to stop people with bad intentions anyway. It's unnecessary to write that, and makes you look like elitists.

Also, what will be the number of moves for pokemon levels between 40-70? You just jumped from 40 to 70 without bridging the gap.

[Captain Arcane]

What is the point of telling people not to DISREPECT the crew? I mean, it's not like you have any power over them if they do, and it's not going to stop people with bad intentions anyway. It's unnecessary to write that, and makes you look like elitists.

Also, what will be the number of moves for pokemon levels between 40-70? You just jumped from 40 to 70 without bridging the gap.

Why say "do not disrespect them", because they do not need it. They do the work, and for someone to come on here and disrespect them, no. And if someone did, I would instantly report them.

What do you mean, I jumped, and didn't bridge the gap. There is no gap, when your pokemon reach level 70, they can learn 6 moves, and when they reach 90, they can learn 8.

[A.T.K.]

Ok...I know there isn't not going to be a demo/beta, but why not instead release the game in parts. Like when you finish the first region you release that as, part one of "Pokemon Lost World'. Then the same for the next region.... but as a patch to add to part one.
Well that is how I see how it should be, instead of no demo/betas.

[Captain Arcane]

Ok...I know there isn't not going to be a demo/beta, but why not instead release the game in parts. Like when you finish the first region you release that as, part one of "Pokemon Lost World'. Then the same for the next region.... but as a patch to add to part one.
Well that is how I see how it should be, instead of no demo/betas.

Parts!??? Umm, well, if you think about it, there is no difference in sending it out in parts and making demo/betas. They are both essentially the same thing. And even if I did, it would still pressure me, ruining quality, and making this game horrible.

I will say this though. I have decided, fully, that I will not send out any beta, or demo. There will be nothing like that, when the game is released, it will be finished. No buts, or, anything, and if some of you are thinking of trying to persuade me otherwise, well don't even try. And thats that.

[Johny_Hungry]

How far are you in the creation/production of the game. What region have you reached recently gotten done. I have questions referring to your custom moves and custom balls... what are they, what do they do, if you don't mind releasing that kinda information?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

What do you mean, I jumped, and didn't bridge the gap. There is no gap, when your pokemon reach level 70, they can learn 6 moves, and when they reach 90, they can learn 8.

I think that makes the game seem more like the anime :P

[Wichu]

I've had people wanting me to put that in my game too, but I had to refuse. Why?

Because (in my opinion anyway), having one Pokémon being able to learn 8 moves would screw up competitive battling. You wouldn't have to choose your moveset carefully, since you could use all the moves you wanted. For example, a Gengar with HP Ice, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Explosion, Mean Look, Will-o-Wisp, Hypnosis, and Focus Blast would be virtually uncounterable, by crippling one Pokémon with Hypnosis, any physical attackers with Will-o-Wisp, KOing most Pokémon with its 4 special attacks, and KOing Blissey and friends with Explosion. As well as being able to trap anything it wants to with Mean Look.
Normally, I'd usually have to take a pick of 4 out of those, sacrificing, for example, type coverage for status. But with this, it means I don't have to get rid of anything, making the Pokémon with awesome movepools stand out even more over more predictable Pokémon like Yanmega.

Unless you plan on completely changing the battle system, I don't think it's a good idea.

[Captain Arcane]

I've had people wanting me to put that in my game too, but I had to refuse. Why?

Because (in my opinion anyway), having one Pokémon being able to learn 8 moves would screw up competitive battling. You wouldn't have to choose your moveset carefully, since you could use all the moves you wanted. For example, a Gengar with HP Ice, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Explosion, Mean Look, Will-o-Wisp, Hypnosis, and Focus Blast would be virtually uncounterable, by crippling one Pokémon with Hypnosis, any physical attackers with Will-o-Wisp, KOing most Pokémon with its 4 special attacks, and KOing Blissey and friends with Explosion. As well as being able to trap anything it wants to with Mean Look.
Normally, I'd usually have to take a pick of 4 out of those, sacrificing, for example, type coverage for status. But with this, it means I don't have to get rid of anything, making the Pokémon with awesome movepools stand out even more over more predictable Pokémon like Yanmega.

Unless you plan on completely changing the battle system, I don't think it's a good idea.


Yes, see exactly!? But when it comes to customizing your pokemon, 4 moves are simply not enough. Your restricted to much. So thats why its taken me so long to come up with this system. I was on the verge of not even including this, but at the last minute, the light bulb finally turned on. But again, there was to much restriction, and thats why I created the maturity system.

Listen, in the anime, when there would be a pokemon battle, and one of the trainers would send out an extremely strong pokemon, you would know that its a strong pokemon just by looking at it. And then, when the trainer with the weak pokemon thought that he/she was about to win the battle, the other trainer would surprise him/her with a move that they kept secret, completely turning the tables, resulting in a much more exciting battle.

With this system, I feel that it correctly balances the battling system, and also makes battling more fun, by introducing even more anticipation (when there was about 0), and enabling more customizable pokemon.

Now, yes, Pokemon battling will become extremely harder when your pokemon start fighting other pokemon that can learn 6 or 8 moves. Yes, there could be a Gengar with all those moves, but then there could also be a Tyranitar with even better moves. And also, all pokemon have stat bases, meaning, some pokemon will have better hp, or attack than others. So yes, it may seem dramatically more harder, but it actually isn't. This really levels out to be a really balanced system.

Also, many many pokemon fans hate battling in the game, why because its almost "boring". Why is it almost "boring", because theres to much restriction. So, by creating this, people will enjoy battling even more. The feel of unknowing, and anticipation in a pokemon battle will be immense, and this system will truly test whether or not if you are a good pokemon battler. This will test if you are a fully prepared trainer in any situation.

And finally, thank you!? You asked and stated your argument extremely well, and I have really enjoying posting this, so props to you man. :D

[Scales]

Captian Arcanine I have a question that I hope hasn't been answered. Since this isn't on the GBA how are you going to be able to get pokemon that were only available because of trade evolution?

[Wichu]

I believe it will have an online feature, and allow players to trade with each other?

[Captain Arcane]

I believe it will have an online feature, and allow players to trade with each other?

Yes and also, you are able to have more than one playing file. So, you will be able to trade with any existing file you have. But, like all pokemon games, you have to reach a certain point in the game to do that, otherwise, the game play would be ruined.

[Toph]

this sounds really awsome captain,
but i've got a quetion too:

how far you think you are in creating this game ? (in % plz)

and there's another thing:
Yes and also, you are able to have more than one playing file. So, you will be able to trade with any existing file you have. But, like all pokemon games, you have to reach a certain point in the game to do that, otherwise, the game play would be ruined.

so you are able to create more than one save file?
this looks cool.

and i've read that it would be possible to have 8 moves (at lv90) ?
this is even better, this looks just like the anime:
bigger cities, more movesets, larger maps.

you've really outdone yourself Captain lol.

[scienceboy]

2 quick things
1. will there be a way to get moves back when you upgrade the number of moves, just like the guy you give the heart scales to?
2. if we find bugs in the final product, will you release a patch to take care of the bug? like most games do now

[Captain Arcane]

2 quick things
1. will there be a way to get moves back when you upgrade the number of moves, just like the guy you give the heart scales to?
2. if we find bugs in the final product, will you release a patch to take care of the bug? like most games do now

Well, see when your pokemon reach the point where they can learn more moves, all it does is add two more spaces to it. It doesn't reset anything, but two answer that other question, yes, there will be a move tutor.

Yes, I will release patches, but I will try my hardest to discover them before the final release.

Oh, and Toph, you wanted me to post how much percent that has been completed. And to tell the truth, I don't know. I usually try to get work done all the time ( whenever im around my computer), and plus seeing how big this game is, (seriously, if all the routes and towns/cities are gonna be this big, then I have a lot to go). So, at this point, I don't know where to place myself percent wise. Though, when the time comes where I think I can accurately calculate my position, I will post it on the front page.

[Toph]

Oh, and Toph, you wanted me to post how much percent that has been completed. And to tell the truth, I don't know. I usually try to get work done all the time ( whenever im around my computer), and plus seeing how big this game is, (seriously, if all the routes and towns/cities are gonna be this big, then I have a lot to go). So, at this point, I don't know where to place myself percent wise. Though, when the time comes where I think I can accurately calculate my position, I will post it on the front page.

O, well good luck on the game Captain!

[amarj3]

man i cant wait to play this can u give a very rough guess on how much longer it will take eg 2 months? 6 months?

[Patjuh09]

Please, do normal. This game comes out in (i think) about 5 years. And i think thats even way too early. If captain will do it that fast, it wouldn't be a good game. It will be a awful game.

[FrostFlame]

Five.. YEARS?!? Wow. That's some game you've got there Arcane.

I'm happy to hear that you can trade to yourself. That solves one of my problems. And now your allowing larger movesets! Great! And now that your thinking of adding some extra towns! Perfect!

I had another idea for the Lost World, one that gave Teleport a use! (It's a miracle!) What happens is that Teleport is now a HM, and now would raise Evasion in battle, and act as a sort of anti-Mind Reader/Lock On. (But only for the turn it would be used on.) Now to the part which really matter on any HM: (With the possible exceptions of Waterfall and Fly. In my opinion at least.) You go to this statue, and use Teleport. Then you would be transported into another place. It could be anyway, an isolated cave, a place under the ocean, which you cannot get to with Dive, or, my personal favourite, back into the past or future.

Another idea I had with HMs was to be able to improve them with time, so you could Cut down bigger trees, Dive deeper, Surf in rougher seas, Smash and lift bigger rocks, Fly to further places, Teleport with more statues and more!

[scienceboy]

i really doubt it will take five years ... really, a year at the most, even with him not rushing it. five years is a BIT much

[FrostFlame]

True. With the speed that Arcane's going at, I'd say he would be done by the end of November. Hopefully.

[jaysonic1991]

you have to consider many things when "making" up possible completion dates. School (assuming he goes to school), social life, holidays, time away from game making, etc etc. You cannot actually even try to come up with a possible completion date because it is just to much, extrapolation(?) lol

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Just a small music update, I finished the ending credits music ( to soon? Lol ) and now I'm working on Pallet Town.

[shadowking93]

i made a list of what should be in a pokemon game, you hit them all. and besides, five years is way to long. a real pokemon game usually takes a couple of months. can't wait till thiss comes out

[FrostFlame]

i made a list of what should be in a pokemon game, you hit them all. and besides, five years is way to long. a real pokemon game usually takes a couple of months.

Really? I thought it would take at least eight months. But that would only be for the mainstream games. The extra ones, like Dash, wouldn't take so long. But, shadowking93, the thing you have to understand is that this is not a normal pokemon game. This game will have more stuff in one region than in, say, all the Advanced Generation rolled into one.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Think about it everyone, a normal pokemon game with one region takes some 8 months to make. This is a game with all of the official Nintendo regions wrapped into one, it's going to take longer, I'm not saying its going to take 3-4 to finish, but its going to be a while.

Another Music Update, I finished a song called "Aipom's Party" which will work great with a Jungle Town or Route, Haven't decided yet.

*changed music piece to Chatot's Party, and it's voice from the anime will be heard somewhere in the song :P

[shadowking93]

Really? I thought it would take at least eight months. But that would only be for the mainstream games. The extra ones, like Dash, wouldn't take so long. But, shadowking93, the thing you have to understand is that this is not a normal pokemon game. This game will have more stuff in one region than in, say, all the Advanced Generation rolled into one.

have i said how long it would take? all i said was that a Normal pokemon game takes a couple of months to make. i never said anything about this one. i say about a year or so. this ain't a real pokemon game seriously. only gamefreak makes the actual game. this is much better than a traditional one. just clearing that up ok? this is an awesome game and i don't want captain to rush this. So don't be gamefreak, go to infinity, and beyond!(toystory joke)

[FrostFlame]

have i said how long it would take? all i said was that a Normal pokemon game takes a couple of months to make. i never said anything about this one. i say about a year or so. this ain't a real pokemon game seriously. only gamefreak makes the actual game. this is much better than a traditional one. just clearing that up ok? this is an awesome game and i don't want captain to rush this. So don't be gamefreak, go to infinity, and beyond!(toystory joke)

Okay. True. Gamefreak really does need to expand it's game sizes, it would top the market if it would! (Not that isn't already!)

[Johny_Hungry]

Okay. True. Gamefreak really does need to expand it's game sizes, it would top the market if it would! (Not that isn't already!)

Well... it really isn't top market, 1 out of every 10 people i have ever seen with a DS have a pokemon game, even though most of them seem to be Pearl oddly enough. Next to this... something like this will be more widely accessable to people, so honestly I think if gamefreak was to officially attempt what you guys are doin, spread it out as a MMORPG to computer players, their servers would be hella packed. Honestly... i've told maybe 10 people i know 'bout this... showed them the thread, only 3 outta this ten got a DS, and the 3 don't have pokemon cause they complain that pokemon needs to include all the regions not just one, with more ways of customizing. the others who don't have a DS, only have up to Gold, because well... they are major fans of it because you were in Johto and Kanto. Honestly... you guys, who have been doin this Lost World have quickly became the heros of 10 people, and thats not including me in those numbers.

Hell, I dont think I got my point accross... damn....

[redsmas]

6 thing i must say

1.Love the concept i was stressing it to Nintendo but they ignore me
2.The concept is so close to the anime (the way the map tows/routes look)
3.Wow pallet looks like the anime pallet amazingly great
4.I hope you make ash the main character and follow his journey (just an idea)
5.I LIKE THIS GAME
6.what is that area north from Kanto and Jhoto on your world map?

Well... it really isn't top market, 1 out of every 10 people i have ever seen with a DS have a pokemon game, even though most of them seem to be Pearl oddly enough. Next to this... something like this will be more widely accessable to people, so honestly I think if gamefreak was to officially attempt what you guys are doin, spread it out as a MMORPG to computer players, their servers would be hella packed. Honestly... i've told maybe 10 people i know 'bout this... showed them the thread, only 3 outta this ten got a DS, and the 3 don't have pokemon cause they complain that pokemon needs to include all the regions not just one, with more ways of customizing. the others who don't have a DS, only have up to Gold, because well... they are major fans of it because you were in Johto and Kanto. Honestly... you guys, who have been doin this Lost World have quickly became the heros of 10 people, and thats not including me in those numbers.

Hell, I dont think I got my point accross... damn....
You got the point across: you don't like this game and people want a Pokemon game with more than one region because it will and should make money
I am one of the people that like these 2 ideas
1.A game with all the regions
2.A game that follows Ash's journey closely (or maybe not that close to keep the effect of a Pokemon game)

real Pokemon fans know that the games follow the manga not the anime
so make a game that goes with the anime ( note to Nintendo) *hint hint*

[Johny_Hungry]

Ahhh... nope i don't like Gamefreaks current projects all that much period. The only reason i have a diamond is for completive play, i love the idea for lost world, as do my friends who share the reason the few that have D/P...

Man i think i confused myself.

[FrostFlame]

I haven't even got a DS yet... Though I will soon enough.

Anyone know how much work Arcane has done lately? It would be nice to know, since he's doing this amazing undertaking.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

I haven't even got a DS yet... Though I will soon enough.

Anyone know how much work Arcane has done lately? It would be nice to know, since he's doing this amazing undertaking.

He's been making the towns :P

Remember, its not just him working on this project, there are four of us :P

[FrostFlame]

He's been making the towns :P

Remember, its not just him working on this project, there are four of us :P

I know that Arcane's been making the towns. I'm not That clueless.

Anyway, what are you all working on? I know that Arcane's the map maker, one of you is scripting, and another of you is doing music. What else is there to do? And who's doing what? I always forget that sort of thing.

[Scales]

6 thing i must say

1.Love the concept i was stressing it to Nintendo but they ignore me
2.The concept is so close to the anime (the way the map tows/routes look)
3.Wow pallet looks like the anime pallet amazingly great
4.I hope you make ash the main character and follow his journey (just an idea)
5.I LIKE THIS GAME
6.what is that area north from Kanto and Jhoto on your world map?


real Pokemon fans know that the games follow the manga not the anime
so make a game that goes with the anime ( note to Nintendo) *hint hint*

Firstly pokemon games don't follow the Manga or the anime. They have their own cannon. The manga more or less follows the games

Secondly Nintendo already created a game that followed the anime. Ever heard of Pokemon Yellow? Well that game obviously followed the anime and is highly regarded as the worst non-spin off pokemon RPG game.

Thirdly there is nothing north of Kanto and Johto. Both Kanto and Jhoto are just a very big continent. North of Kanto and Jhoto is just the sea. Across the sea is Sinnoh.

Fourthly I think they have already practically proved that there is no anime connection here besides some of the characters and the Orange islands

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

This is going to be an online game, so there will be character customization.

Seriously, read the first post -.-

[FrostFlame]

Firstly pokemon games don't follow the Manga or the anime. They have their own cannon. The manga more or less follows the games

Secondly Nintendo already created a game that followed the anime. Ever heard of Pokemon Yellow? Well that game obviously followed the anime and is highly regarded as the worst non-spin off pokemon RPG game.

Thirdly there is nothing north of Kanto and Johto. Both Kanto and Jhoto are just a very big continent. North of Kanto and Jhoto is just the sea. Across the sea is Sinnoh.

Fourthly I think they have already practically proved that there is no anime connection here besides some of the characters and the Orange islands

First, Nerevarine, you will find that Pokemon Yellow broke records for being so popular. It broke the Game Boy record for number of games sold on it's first day. It was also extremely popular, because although it sarificed a good deal of Pokemon that were poison types, it had all three starters, which were easily obtained.

Second, there is something north of Kanto and Johto, if you look at the map. The regions above it are Fiorre and Orre. Fiorre from Pokemon Ranger, and Orre from Colleseum and XD: Gale of Darkness.

[kyuuketsuki_nan]

Yay! More news from the captain and more late replies from me! xD

But seriously, I can't really put into words how I feel about this game and the way Captain Arcane is dealing with it. I really respect him for beginning such a major undertaking, continuing with it and seeming so very professional while at it.

About the update: I ADORE the moveset-change! It's something that has bugged me ever since I noticed the differences between the anime and the games. Actually, I just like the whole idea of a game based more off of the anime. The side quests and extra towns seem such a lovely addition as well.

I'd just want to congratulate you on getting this far (we all know how many fans start all enthousiasticly but never finish their game) and wish you all the best in creating the rest of this awesome looking game!

EDIT: Ow, and I'd love to see Olivine during the night as well =3
EDIT: Sorry, with 'night' I meant 'evening' (><) Yes, I'm stupid like that...

[Tadano_nika]

Another Music Update, I finished a song called "Aipom's Party" which will work great with a Jungle Town or Route, Haven't decided yet.

*changed music piece to Chatot's Party, and it's voice from the anime will be heard somewhere in the song :P

am I being verry annoying/pushy/downright insolent if I ask for a preview of the music you make?
even if it's just a second or 15 I'd really like to hear what you make :3

[SW47]

Looks good! when will we see more updates?

[scienceboy]

i would like to see it in the evening, i really want to see how that looks.
on a side note, considering hms - is it going to be the same as every game where you have to carry around an hm pokemon? could you give the extra move slots to him early so that he can use all the hms and u don't need more than one :)?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

am I being verry annoying/pushy/downright insolent if I ask for a preview of the music you make?
even if it's just a second or 15 I'd really like to hear what you make :3

I should be posting some examples anywho :P

[FrostFlame]

Good! Great to hear it, Heatran! Any other music tracks that you've made?

[Toph]

i would like to see it in the evening, i really want to see how that looks.
on a side note, considering hms - is it going to be the same as every game where you have to carry around an hm pokemon? could you give the extra move slots to him early so that he can use all the hms and u don't need more than one :)?

i guess because its an all-region game there would be like 9-10 HMs, if you need all of these, then i wonder where you're gonna put your fighting pokémon.

i suggest another pokémon slote, to make it 7 pokés ( i know that in the anime series the 7th okemon gets send to prof oak or something )

and it would be making the battle overview a bit more challenging also.

[Tadano_nika]

I should be posting some examples anywho :PGreat to hear! *is exited*


i guess because its an all-region game there would be like 9-10 HMs, if you need all of these, then i wonder where you're gonna put your fighting pokémon.

i suggest another pokémon slote, to make it 7 pokés ( i know that in the anime series the 7th okemon gets send to prof oak or something )

and it would be making the battle overview a bit more challenging also.I don't think thats a good idea, keeping 7 pokemon. I think it should stay 6, like in the anime and like it has always been.
And something like a bibarel can actually learn 6 HM moves. and since it's a partly watertype pokemon it would probably be able to learn whirlpool as well if that returns as HM. (I used a bibarel as HM slave in diamond :3) Personally, I never walk around with all HM abilities anyway. If I get somewhere where I'd need an HM move that I can't use at that moment because I don't have a certain pokemon with me I'll just come back later :)



I had another idea for the Lost World, one that gave Teleport a use! (It's a miracle!) What happens is that Teleport is now a HM, and now would raise Evasion in battle, and act as a sort of anti-Mind Reader/Lock On. (But only for the turn it would be used on.) Now to the part which really matter on any HM: (With the possible exceptions of Waterfall and Fly. In my opinion at least.) You go to this statue, and use Teleport. Then you would be transported into another place. It could be anyway, an isolated cave, a place under the ocean, which you cannot get to with Dive, or, my personal favourite, back into the past or future.There already is a use for teleport. if you use it out of battle you will be teleported back to the last pokemoncenter you visited. I don't think the idea with the statues is a bad idea, but going into the past/future is a bit over the top.

[joeloa]

How will we be able to play the game if there are no downloadable links?

Greatest hack ive seen in a long time! Is this game for gameboy/ds or is it for the computure?

[joeloa]

Greatest hack ive seen in a long time! Is this game for gameboy/ds or is it for the computure?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Greatest hack ive seen in a long time! Is this game for gameboy/ds or is it for the computure?

isn't a hack, and its for the computer

[scienceboy]

um the game hasn't been released yet ... thats why there are no download links ...
read the first post ...

[TheOneSin]

I would expect that the residency you included in the game ain't just props? It would be nice if you include some trivia, or references with the npcs in the residence maybe even freebies. xD

The game is nice overall can't wait till I can play a game that reflects the anime(the towns and routes).

[joeloa]

If anyone here needs any ideas for i game, ii have an okay one.
Story:
You wake up in the Ocean Temple of Akusha (before it was submerged) and realize that it is the day you get your first pokemon from the elders council of the city. You go to them and they test you to sea if your "heart is pure." They then give you a level 5 phione (evolves at level 16 to Manafi and then at level 36 to a different form, maybe gysry?) You then go to The Pool (a pool with lots of level 5 or lower pokemon) to train and bond. You then hear a scream from the elders council and you go see what it was. The head elder has been kidnapped! The other elders tell you that team aqua kiddnapped the head elder and they give you five pokeballs and a pokedex and tell you to take the water leauge challenge (the four water gyms + the water elite four) and you are supposed to find out why they kiddnapped him.

[Wichu]

I think that's supposed to go in the Plot and Story Ideas subforum...

[joeloa]

Ok, I'll put it there then.

[FrostFlame]

Hate to break it to you, joeloa, but there is already a storyline for Lost World. Sorry, but Arcane already has a story already.

[joeloa]

will you make it avalible for gameboy advanced/ds?

[~link smash~]

I KNEW THIS QUESTION WAS GOING TO BE POSTED SOONER OR LATER. ITS A FAN-GAME NOT A HACK. SORRY BOUT THE CAPS LOCK TEXT IT GOT STUCK THE STUPID BUTTOM

[Waudby]

will you make it avalible for gameboy advanced/ds?

It's impossible to make it for gba or ds as the programming language is completely different.

Looking good. I'm glad to see a good sphere game going.

If you need any help, just PM me and i'll see what i can do.

I'm getting quite advanced in the scripting area so i'll try my best to help.

[joeloa]

please tell if you like it at least(the idea) and go to new ideas! in Plot and Story Idea Space to see other ideas. I wasn't talking about a story idea for this game either. i just think its an idea for someone who needs one.

[Kikue]

Are bulbasaur, squirtle, and charmander the only starters you can start with? I was hoping that you would let us choose from other starters too. You know, from Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh too? So how is the game coming up so far?

[Toph]

Are bulbasaur, squirtle, and charmander the only starters you can start with? I was hoping that you would let us choose from other starters too. You know, from Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh too? So how is the game coming up so far?

you will start your story in Kanto, where you can choose between: Bulbasaur Squirtle and Charmander.
when you are done in Kanto you go to Jotho, where you can get a new starter (you'll need to leave your other pokemon behind for some time) then you can choose from: Cyndaquil, Totodile and Chikorita.
when you are done in Jotho you go to Hoenn, where you can get a new starter (you'll need to leave your other pokemon behind for some time) then you can choose from: Torchic, Mudkip and Treecko.
when you are done in Hoenn you go to Sinnoh, where you can get a new starter (you'll need to leave your other pokemon behind for some time) then you can choose from: Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup.

I guess when you are done with a region, you can use your previous pokemon again.

[Captain Arcane]

Alright, its Tuesday. I'm almost done with my school work, and then I'll have basically all week to continue working on Pokemon TLW.

Here are a few things I have planned for this weekend.


Presentation of the 100% complete Olivine City



Overhaul the front page to correctly identify frequent questions, and address new statements, and also add new features.

Alright, so, I hope this post will keep you happy till Thursday, cause thats when I'll be on the next time. But, Olivine probably wont be done until Saturday, maybe if I work really, really hard, I can get it done by Friday night, but, eh, we'll see.

[trueevil]

Hello I am Trueevil or as some have been fond of calling me "Veral". I noticed you had an opening for a spriter. I am not sure if that spot is still open or not. But If it is I would like to apply for it. Below is one of the pokemon sprites i have made. And my Main spriting style.


Pokemon : i185.photobucket.com/albums/x99/trueeviI/pokemonideathing.png

main : i185.photobucket.com/albums/x99/trueeviI/fff-4.png
Yes the above is blured so u can hardly see
this is to protect it.

Edit:
Ok here we go img504.imageshack.us/img504/9373/pokemon19gl7.png That should be about what u are looking for.
Sorry u will have to copy and paste the links. For I am to lazy to go post 15 times.

Also here are some items if want to use them
Pokemon satures Stone , gold and glass/crystal
img139.imageshack.us/img139/2353/pokemonstatuesgi6.png

[Captain Arcane]

Hello I am Trueevil or as some have been fond of calling me "Veral". I noticed you had an opening for a spriter. I am not sure if that spot is still open or not. But If it is I would like to apply for it. Below is one of the pokemon sprites i have made. And my Main spriting style.


Pokemon : i185.photobucket.com/albums/x99/trueeviI/pokemonideathing.png

main : i185.photobucket.com/albums/x99/trueeviI/fff-4.png
Yes the above is blured so u can hardly see
this is to protect it.

Edit:
Ok here we go img504.imageshack.us/img504/9373/pokemon19gl7.png That should be about what u are looking for.
Sorry u will have to copy and paste the links. For I am to lazy to go post 15 times.

Also here are some items if want to use them
Pokemon satures Stone , gold and glass/crystal
img139.imageshack.us/img139/2353/pokemonstatuesgi6.png

Um, I'm sorry, but there are no open positions at the time. Even though the first page says there is, there isn't. I'm going to update the first page this weekend, and when I do, I will change it. I'm verry sorry for any inconvienence.

~~!!Idea!!~~
Alright, I was scrolling threw the community a few minutes ago, and I got an idea -- If I were to start a Pokemon The Lost World Support Club, would most of you join? I will make a banner for it. I just don't want to make a club, then not have anyone join, y'know what I'm saying. So, if you please, (this is for everyone), at the end of your replies, just say whether or not that you will join it, and at the end, I will see if I should or not. But, I think its a good idea, but mabye thats just because I'm developing it....>__> But it will help spread the word, don'tcha think?

Ah, but anyway, remember, write your answer at the end of your post. ^___^

Thank you everyone, and I will hopefully have everything completed by Saturday, maybe late Friday night.

[Lucario 9]

great game it looks realy good

[Captain Arcane]

Alright, I have edited the front page. I hope you all like it better. As for me, I'm going to go to bed. Seeing how its 3:36 in the morning. K, well night everyone.

[kyuuketsuki_nan]

Yay for the first post makeover! (^^) I like how it looks, but there is one thing... There is this whole list of pokeballs (with the pictures) and then all the names again with the description. Maybe it's a better idea to just put the little picture in front of the name and then the description behind it... Just a thought...

Also, I'd join the Support Club xD

[Tadano_nika]

the front page looks great, nice little make over.


I'd join the support club
*waves a Lost World Flag*

[Captain Arcane]

^_^
Alright, cool thanx you two. Cool, so so far, a support club is looking like a good idea. :D

[~link smash~]

There is a support club wow. Anyway back to that later cant wait to see olivine
I wanna join da club
Edit: I know you dont like betas but what if you gave supporters special sneak peeks ofbthe game. But not every supporter in the club just the really loyal ones.

[scienceboy]

whats a support club? depending on what it is i'd join

[Captain Arcane]

Its just one of those thread clubs that are all over the place on here. The main purpose of it would be to help spread the word.

[DaSpirit]

This game is so cool. I love the areas so much more than I really wanted in the real game. But won't adding all this things use a lot of space? Another thing, will you add in Pokemon Contests?

[Bulbasaurs Trainer]

looks pretty cool good job

[Stoopidmahn]

Cool
looks amazing
I just love the maps : D
I'd very much like to use them in a comic
but I won't, becasue A) No permission, B) Stealing is wrong, and C) You worked hard on them from the looks of it =D
Suggestions: Make the routes really long like in the show?
and add a Contest League?
And the battle frontier in the Kanto league?
And what about Arumia? (Ranger 2)

[fireyboy345]

well i have been watching your games progress and i would join your fan club. In fact i would like to help if you need it.

[OmegaGroudon]

Yeah, Capt. Arcane, your game is going greater than I thought. Keep it up!

[Crett]

..I've been looking at this game even before I joined.
...That's how awesome it is.
.....End.

[~link smash~]

Yah me too. I looked at everything before I joined but this is one reason why. (the other was quartz)

[Captain Arcane]

I'm sorry to announce that due to misjudgement, I will not be able to complete Olivine City by today, hopefully I will be able to complete it during this upcoming week. But my best efforts could not complete it. But, becasue of this misjudgement, which falls directly on my part, I will erveal Olvine City in all its time of day forms, my way of paying my dapts I guess. So, unless I do not reply at all for the rest of the day, have a good day everyone, and a good week.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

I'm sorry to announce that due to misjudgement, I will not be able to complete Olivine City by today, hopefully I will be able to complete it during this upcoming week. But my best efforts could not complete it. But, becasue of this misjudgement, which falls directly on my part, I will erveal Olvine City in all its time of day forms, my way of paying my dapts I guess. So, unless I do not reply at all for the rest of the day, have a good day everyone, and a good week.

Tis' ok my good captain, I'm pretty sure the fans won't mind with the compensation :P

[asteriosgr]

well this is gonna be the best hack ever! i would like to know when this will be ready for download......

[~link smash~]

well this is gonna be the best hack ever! i would like to know when this will be ready for download......
GAME ITS GOING TO BE BEST GAME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GAAAAAA CANT STAND NOOBS.
The download is goin to take sum time so........WAIT LIKE EVERYONE.

[nielsnijhof]

Could you maybe tell me what kinda tools you use to make this game ?

[Jake]

GAME ITS GOING TO BE BEST GAME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GAAAAAA CANT STAND NOOBS.
The download is goin to take sum time so........WAIT LIKE EVERYONE.

Calm down. Flaming =/= correcting.

I don't know if this has been stated, but I think the female Tropius should be the one containing the fruit. Seeing as it's usually the female that feeds the babies, it would make more sense.

[Tré]

youve gotten the updates on time...its so cool..cant wait to play the full release of it...

[Toph]

well this is gonna be the best hack ever! i would like to know when this will be ready for download......

and again there are people that wont read the very first post.

1. its not a 'hack' it's a game! not a hacked version of some kind of game.
2. it's still under construction, let Captain Arcane and his crew work onthe game without a rush.

3. (someone else was talking about this) he uses Sphere to make tha game.

if new people are reading this topic, please read at least the first post!

Thank You!

[Tadano_nika]

Tis' ok my good captain, I'm pretty sure the fans won't mind with the compensation :P of course we won't mind witch such a good compensation =)

[Lucario rocks]

Hi again Arcane, Youve really got this game on the railroad to success, it looks brill, good luck with everything you need to do.I also have a few questionsQ



Q1:
I know the Starter cap thing, but if you go to a new region like Johto, Will you get a starter from the professeur?

Q2: Will you be able to breed in kanto, or will it start in the orange/sevii islands?

Q3:How will you sort out the routes to Orre and Fiore from Kanto and Johto?

Thats all thanks.

[afsnyder]

Cool game. I'm just amazed it worked out fine.

P.S To many screenshots.

[omnimon]

i love your game.
are the in battle moves going to have sprites or is it just going to be nothing.
also are you going to add altomare?

[Tadano_nika]

Q1:
I know the Starter cap thing, but if you go to a new region like Johto, Will you get a starter from the professeur? I think that was the intention. you get a new starter and all pokemon above a certain lvl can not imediately be taken into the new region.
as for the other two questions, I'm kinda curious too :3


i love your game.
are the in battle moves going to have sprites or is it just going to be nothing.
also are you going to add altomare?
Altomare is included on the world map, so we will probably be able to travel to it aswell ;)


P.S To many screenshots.I think you mean too many screenshots? and if you do, there is no such thing as too many screenshots ^-^

[~link smash~]

No I missedthe 666 post oh well. Can't wait for olivine

[joeloa]

what is altomare? and where is it?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

what is altomare? and where is it?

It's from a Pokemon Movie, and the Popular consensus puts it near the sea south of New Bark Town.

[Espreon]

It's from a Pokemon Movie, and the Popular consensus puts it near the sea south of New Bark Town.

I thought it was south of Azalea Town.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

I thought it was south of Azalea Town.
I wasn't to far off...

My mind has been shot lately with end of the schoolyear work, give me break x3

[Captain Arcane]

yes, yes yes, Altomare will appear in the game...(I mean geeze, I put it on the world map for peats sake) But yeah, it will be on the game, don't you worry.

Um, about breeding in Kanto, you have to journey all the to Johto to introduce breeding, then all the breeding places in Kanto, Sevii Islands, and Orange Islands will feature breeding. ^_^

[Lucario rocks]

thanks for answering arcane but one more question,

How will you get Electivire and Magmortar?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

thanks for answering arcane but one more question,

How will you get Electivire and Magmortar?

I suppose you might trade their pre-evolution when they're holding a certain item.

-_-

[Captain Arcane]

In the game, there will be people hidden throughout the world called "trade backs". Now, trade backs are NPC's who will trade you his/her pokemon, for any pokemon of yours, and then will immediately trade it back to you. But, be warned, there are only a few of these people, and you can only use their services once, so make sure whatever your trading "needs" to be traded.

Also, when the trade is activated; when you get the NPC's pokemon, and trade it back; the NPC's pokemon will not count as a captured pokemon, only as a seen pokemon.

[Toph]

looks promissing, but what about the evil team ? like any other pokémon game there have been teams tryingto take over the world, capturing mighty pokémon, creating their own universe, etc.
whcih team will this game incude (Team Rocket, Team Aqua, Team Magma, Team Galactic, etc...)

or will this include all of them , and how will this work?

[tokinini]

This is going to be the best Rpg I've Seen in a long time!!!

[strawhat_luffy]

>_> I feel like I'm one of very few who actually read all the way through this thread, or at least read the first page, as about 70% of the questions asked are answered in the first post, or in subsequent pages. guess they're just lazy.

<_< anyway, this game really looks AMAZING, and I'd love to support you, Capt. Arcane, and the rest of the Pokemon: TLW team. Good luck to you all.

also: when/if I ever get close to even working on my own game, would you mind if I used your world map? I know it seems kind of lazy but theres no way I could do any of that stuff on my own.

also, I'd like to try some spriting for the first time, so would you mind if I tried some variations and posted them here?

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

>_> I feel like I'm one of very few who actually read all the way through this thread, or at least read the first page, as about 70% of the questions asked are answered in the first post, or in subsequent pages. guess they're just lazy.

<_< anyway, this game really looks AMAZING, and I'd love to support you, Capt. Arcane, and the rest of the Pokemon: TLW team. Good luck to you all.

also: when/if I ever get close to even working on my own game, would you mind if I used your world map? I know it seems kind of lazy but theres no way I could do any of that stuff on my own.

also, I'd like to try some spriting for the first time, so would you mind if I tried some variations and posted them here?

Thanks for the compliments and supporting us :3

This thread wouldn't be the place to post your sprites though :S

[strawhat_luffy]

no, I meant like the variations of male/female and region posted before.

but if you aren't accepting anymore I won't post any, thanks for warning me beforehand.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

no, I meant like the variations of male/female and region posted before.

but if you aren't accepting anymore I won't post any, thanks for warning me beforehand.

Oh, well you should send that stuff to Captain Arcane over Private Messaging.

[Captain Arcane]

>_> I feel like I'm one of very few who actually read all the way through this thread, or at least read the first page, as about 70% of the questions asked are answered in the first post, or in subsequent pages. guess they're just lazy.

<_< anyway, this game really looks AMAZING, and I'd love to support you, Capt. Arcane, and the rest of the Pokemon: TLW team. Good luck to you all.

also: when/if I ever get close to even working on my own game, would you mind if I used your world map? I know it seems kind of lazy but theres no way I could do any of that stuff on my own.

also, I'd like to try some spriting for the first time, so would you mind if I tried some variations and posted them here?

Yes thank you for the support, its much appreciated.

Oh, and yes, he is correct, about all the questions that get asked, I have already answered them on the first post. So, please, to save me, or other members trouble, if you have a question, look at the front page, and if you can't find it, then ask it. Thank you.

Now, what you could do though strawhat_luffy is create a pixel art thread with your variations or whatever sprites your working on. I would be more than happy to judge your work to help you. :D
Or you could PM them to me to.

Well, about my world map, I'm not to sure, its not finished yet, but I don't really know if I want to let anyone use it. Mainly because I made Sinnoh from scratch comlpetely 100%, and also orange islands, fiore, and Orre, so I'm not to sure...yet.....

Again, thanx for the great support.

[strawhat_luffy]

yeah, I kinda get what you mean by using it from scratch and not wanting to let other people use it.

>_> besides, I probably won't start working until I really learn how to map/script. thanks for the tips though :)

[poo__]

Asom game. thx for this great game kep up the good work here in this game. i give it 10/10 game and i hope u agree with me

[OmegaGroudon]

Awesome captain!
I would like to see the world map you make, it should surprise me!

[Tadano_nika]

>_> I feel like I'm one of very few who actually read all the way through this thread, or at least read the first page, as about 70% of the questions asked are answered in the first post, or in subsequent pages. guess they're just lazy. I salut you, my fellow reader!
happy to see there are people who read everything.

and thank you for your supportive post ^-^

[joeloa]

I think it would be cool if you could add a field next to P. Oaks Lab to view the pokemon you have in the PC

[Tadano_nika]

I think it would be cool if you could add a field next to P. Oaks Lab to view the pokemon you have in the PCwouldn't that become quite a lot of pokemon? at least 493 (?) if you catch one of all of them, not to mention the amount when you catch more then one of some.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

wouldn't that become quite a lot of pokemon? at least 493 (?) if you catch one of all of them, not to mention the amount when you catch more then one of some.

It would only be a good idea if you made it a breeding center, and you had a spriter who was willing to sprite an overworld for every single Pokemon.

Its plausible but impracticable, much simpler to have some Pokemon such as Rattata and Pidgey roaming the grass, although you can't reach them.

[scienceboy]

well, professor oak does have something like that in the anime, so it would make sense to be in the game ... although it might make more sense to put it a bit outside of pallet town

[joeloa]

Or, when you view pokemonh in the PC, there can be an option to have that pokemon shown in the field. It can also have somthing like a limit of pokemon. Like 10 when you bet the kanto elite four, 20 after the orange Islands, 30 when you bet the johto elite four, so on so forth.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

Or, when you view pokemonh in the PC, there can be an option to have that pokemon shown in the field. It can also have somthing like a limit of pokemon. Like 10 when you bet the kanto elite four, 20 after the orange Islands, 30 when you bet the johto elite four, so on so forth.

Again, the sheer amount of spiriting would be an ordeal on its own. Unless we were lazy and just used Mystery Dungeon 2 sprites. Then again, its not such a bad idea after all D:

[HeavyOctillery]

I believe I found the motherload of Pokemon fangames, here......if it's really to be THIS big, then I don't blame ya' one bit for not wanting to release anything until you've finished - which suits me just fine, since there's no way in hell my comp would be able to handle this one (in other words, my comp sucks). I really don't blame ya' for not wanting Fakemons, either, since I see those better off as something for after GF stops making 'em themselves for the most part (unless they're not evos/pre-evos of previous ones).

I see I'm not the only one who's always found the '4 Moves of Doom' formula to get rather old; when I make a fangame, you bet I'll also be ditching that, too. I hadn't thought of doing it by way of levelling, though; you mind if I borrow that for mine? :P Damn, I wish I HAD thought of that.....

[0m3GA AR$3NAL]

Ok, I want to know on a scale from 0-1000, how much is done?

I really want to play a good online RPG, that is pokemon.

seeing other's walk around, instead of turning into random people and wandering, like in the union room on pokemon R/S/E/FR/LG.

Though I have to ask... Will you make Orre a free roaming desert? or will the routes be routes?

And what is the point of Fiore being there? I mean, What will the towns be for? they have no point in the pokemon Rangers game, and there are no wild pokemon grassy areas?

lastly, can I use your Orre tiles? I am working on a Hack of pokemon fire red, based in the Orre region, and my tileset team is having a hard time making a proper sand, and you seemed to master it perfectly!
I'll put you in the special thanks section and the Tile set section of the credits, and I could even make a battle against you, starring Captain Arcanine, and he would have some bad-ass pokemon!

PLZ PLZ PLZ!!!

[Destined]

Ok, I want to know on a scale from 0-1000, how much is done?

I really want to play a good online RPG, that is pokemon.

seeing other's walk around, instead of turning into random people and wandering, like in the union room on pokemon R/S/E/FR/LG.

Though I have to ask... Will you make Orre a free roaming desert? or will the routes be routes?

And what is the point of Fiore being there? I mean, What will the towns be for? they have no point in the pokemon Rangers game, and there are no wild pokemon grassy areas?

lastly, can I use your Orre tiles? I am working on a Hack of pokemon fire red, based in the Orre region, and my tileset team is having a hard time making a proper sand, and you seemed to master it perfectly!
I'll put you in the special thanks section and the Tile set section of the credits, and I could even make a battle against you, starring Captain Arcanine, and he would have some bad-ass pokemon!

PLZ PLZ PLZ!!!

Even if he did let you use them, how would you shrink them properly to fit into a hack (RPGXP tiles are bigger than GBA tiles)

btw, really nice game. Good luck on the rest of it.

Edit: damn just remembered he isn't using RPGXP, so maybe what I said has no relevance. The tiles are probably the same size.

[tautologous]

Do you know how awesome this game looks? I can't wait to be able to play it =) Just reading the beginning of the thread made me want to faint from the power of awesome-ness.

Keep it up guys, this is great!

[joeloa]

If you need more pokemon variations for the Orange Islands, I have a book with some. I was also wondering if you were going to inclued all the areas from all the movies. And are you going to put in minigames? Because if you are, there is this system called pokemon mini that has tons of good minigame ideas (made by nitendo)

[Tadano_nika]

Again, the sheer amount of spiriting would be an ordeal on its own. Unless we were lazy and just used Mystery Dungeon 2 sprites. Then again, its not such a bad idea after all D: It's not that I think it's a bad idea, just that I'm wondering what you will use it for? there is no real use for it, except for seeing a bunch of pokemon walk left/right/up/down in a field. yes the spriting would be an awfull lot, but it can be done. given sufficient time that is of course.


Lastly, can I use your Orre tiles? I am working on a Hack of pokemon fire red, based in the Orre region, and my tileset team is having a hard time making a proper sand, and you seemed to master it perfectly!
I'll put you in the special thanks section and the Tile set section of the credits, and I could even make a battle against you, starring Captain Arcanine, and he would have some bad-ass pokemon! I doubt he'll let you use the tiles. besides, there already are some sand tiles right? the beach tiles, the desert from R/S/E and various other pieces of sand in the games.


Edit: damn just remembered he isn't using RPGXP, so maybe what I said has no relevance. The tiles are probably the same size.Yes the tiles are the same size.


If you need more pokemon variations for the Orange Islands, I have a book with some. I was also wondering if you were going to inclued all the areas from all the movies. And are you going to put in minigames? Because if you are, there is this system called pokemon mini that has tons of good minigame ideas (made by nitendo) A book? like an official one or how do you mean that? I never heard of such a thing so I'm verry curious.

ah yes pokemon mini xD
I used to have one, no wait that was the pikachu thingy.

[simplynaruto]

Οh a book of orange island varies. Whats it called.

[joeloa]

Tadano_nika: Yes it is offical. It isn't JUST variations, though. It just has some examples. It also has info about the islands. It also has some activities.
simplynaruto: as you heard, it isn't all vatiations. It is called Extreme Pokemon: The guide for the ultimate pokemon fan.
Also, I was wondering if, when this game comes out, I could upload it on to a CD and make a CD of it? Not to sell or anything, just so I could bring it around with me. I'll only download it onto a CD if you permit me.
And also for Pinkan Island, are the pokemon you encounter going to be pink and are there going to be pink pokemon sprites running around?

[Tadano_nika]

the title of the book is... xD never knew there was such a thing.
Could you scan the variantions for me? it would be nice to base some of the variations on official ones.

as for pinkan Island, pink pokemon would be fun >D
I can't say anything for sure about it though.

[pikamoon]

How do i download this game?

[joeloa]

I'll PM them to you Tadano_nika.

[You Homosexual Blood Elf]

How do i download this game?

Its currently in development, so there is no download link...

Seriously, read the first post

[scienceboy]

i feel like it should be an auto-temp ban if they ask a question thats answered in the first post ... i swear, most of the alerts that i get are for 'awesome game, where can i dl it' or 'cool, when will it be out'

[Fangking Omega]

It's actually immensely frustrating, isn't it? All game developers loathe it. It clogs up a top quality thread with spammy posts that automatically lower the tone. People need to take a crash course in forum using - it's not just the written rules, it's common sense and a basic ability to read that everyone should exercise.

You will KNOW when a playable game is out because there will be a big shiny "DOWNLOAD" link in the first post. If there isn't a nice big shiny "DOWNLOAD" link in the first post, you can safely assume that no playable demo or game is available at the time. Developers will make it clear when and if any playable material will be available, but they are not professionals; they work in their spare time and cannot be expected to have set deadlines, considering that personal commitments can and will intrude at any time.

Also, even worse is "omg niec hak dood" school of posting.

It's not a hack, you're not in the hacking forum!!! That isn't even a lack of common sense - the whole brain must be missing, as it couldn't be clearer.

Rant over. Any planks who want to ask when it's out or to comment on anyone's leet "hacking" skills, take note. If you need to post, check it hasn't been said already - it IS criminal to ask something that's already answered in the first post.

On a more positive note, this project continues to be promising and I hope to see some new material on here very soon. (This is me trying to get back on topic after saying what needed saying)

[jaysonic1991]

If they didn't read the first post, why would they read any other posts, including yours Fang. They are dumb, and I am being kind. :)

Keep it up Capt. :P

[joeloa]

Would a good Pichu variation be Male=tuff of hair on head
Female=regular

[ranjan]

Hey Fangking Omega
I got an idea on solving those infuriating questions about 'people asking about how to download' and so and so.
Just like you said, put that nice big shiny "DOWNLOAD" link in the first post but when people click on it, it links to a page saying

"GAME UNDER DEVELOPMENT as updated on (the date or month)"

or some message like that. It could help reduce the problem. Hope the Captain tries this idea.:)

[scienceboy]

no, because they would then say 'the download link is broken' or something like that
ANYWAYS lets get back on topic

since there are so many realms, are there going to be more stones found in the wild, like more moon stones so that you can actually evolve everything?

[joeloa]

Oh, also, are you going to have Espeon and Umbreon evolve with moon and sun stones? And Leafeon with a leaf stone? 'Cause I always thought it would make more sence if Eevee evolved with all stones.

[Tadano_nika]

i feel like it should be an auto-temp ban if they ask a question thats answered in the first post ... i swear, most of the alerts that i get are for 'awesome game, where can i dl it' or 'cool, when will it be out' if you are that annoyed with it, please use the newly re-activated reputition system to give negative rep. that's what it is there for. at least it's better then making another useless post saying someone should stop posting questions like that.

Don't get me wrong, It annoyes me too.
but posts telling someone they shouldn't ask such a thing, or as happened in the past actually flaming said poster, are a bit annoying too.