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Emerald hack: Pokémon CrystalDust [v3 PUBLIC ALPHA]

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    I'm really enjoying this hack so far. But I have a problem with it. I really wanted a Scizor, so I hacked a metal coat since I can't find anywhere. When I leveled up, my scyther didn't evolve. The same happened with my slowpoke to slowking. Is that a bug?
     

    Crimnor

    » imperishable
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    I'm really enjoying this hack so far. But I have a problem with it. I really wanted a Scizor, so I hacked a metal coat since I can't find anywhere. When I leveled up, my scyther didn't evolve. The same happened with my slowpoke to slowking. Is that a bug?
    Use common sense? The item not being available might be reason enough. Also, do not expect ROM hacks to behave like the original games when you get your hands on cheats.
     
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    Hey, i was playing at night, and in sprout tower, i can't seem to find any Gastly, and Rattatas can be found in level 6.
    Does the Day and Night system not finished?
     

    Konekodemon

    The Master of Pokemon Breeding
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    Sorry I've been inactive for a few years. I have a lot of issues getting sick all the time. But I think I may be starting to get better now. Found out I have IBS-C which is why I get ill a lot. But I still want to keep being a beta tester for this game and your other one too.
     
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    It's one of my favorite Pokemon hacks and it's still in development... But well, this masterpiece need time to be polished.
     
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    I think this is a very good hack, I like it alot. Though I have a question, for the final release do you plan to lower case the names of the Trainers and Pokemon?
     
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    diego oh man your are awesome this the best hack i ever see so simple and so great in the same time just want to till you that maybe i found a bug in goldenrod when you have the egg from the daycare and you want a gift like abra from the casino you will not have it if you have just one place you have to empty all the party to have the pokemon from the casino i don't know why ???!!!!
    and i have a question for the future release if the egg card will have an icon and description that will be great.
    finally plz when the beta 3 will come?
    ps: don't be mad for the last question we know you don't have time we love you man
     
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  • You appear to be using some of my old OWs (Gold, and Will - albeit slightly modified). I see that you're just crediting Platinum, but if it's the same project that I'm thinking about it actually did have credit for the respective spriters. I'm a little confused why you didn't include them?
     
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    This hack is amazing, I am having so much fun with it! Thank you for everything! Sadley people seem to be impatient and asking your progress :/
     

    ProClifo

    The Village Pirate Cat
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  • I love this hack, the intro is kickass and everything looks so accurate to the original Crystal. I wish it would be finished at some point.

    Also, I totally captured a Shiny Metapod in this game:

    fOw1Erm.png
     

    Sierraffinity

    Desperately trying to retire from ROM hacking
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  • Yes, but, where does the current beta go up to? Sorry, couldn't resist.

    The best part about this hack is that it's just Crystal, no extra crap to get in the way of my nostalgia. Keep up the good work Diego!
    Thank you!
    I'm really enjoying this hack so far. But I have a problem with it. I really wanted a Scizor, so I hacked a metal coat since I can't find anywhere. When I leveled up, my scyther didn't evolve. The same happened with my slowpoke to slowking. Is that a bug?
    Yup, I didn't properly program the level up when holding item evolution, my bad!
    Use common sense? The item not being available might be reason enough. Also, do not expect ROM hacks to behave like the original games when you get your hands on cheats.
    Ordinarily I'd agree with you but in this case it was a legitimate issue on my part!
    Hey, i was playing at night, and in sprout tower, i can't seem to find any Gastly, and Rattatas can be found in level 6.
    Does the Day and Night system not finished?
    Nope!
    Sorry I've been inactive for a few years. I have a lot of issues getting sick all the time. But I think I may be starting to get better now. Found out I have IBS-C which is why I get ill a lot. But I still want to keep being a beta tester for this game and your other one too.
    Sorry to hear about your medical condition but glad to hear you're getting better! Sure you can be a beta tester once I'm at that point!
    It's one of my favorite Pokemon hacks and it's still in development... But well, this masterpiece need time to be polished.
    Indeed!
    I created account on this forum just for this hack. You are doing god's work man, keep it up. lol
    Can't wait for B3 release and complete version of this game!
    Thank you!
    I think this is a very good hack, I like it alot. Though I have a question, for the final release do you plan to lower case the names of the Trainers and Pokemon?
    Nope, keeping it old-school is the name of the game here.
    diego oh man your are awesome this the best hack i ever see so simple and so great in the same time just want to till you that maybe i found a bug in goldenrod when you have the egg from the daycare and you want a gift like abra from the casino you will not have it if you have just one place you have to empty all the party to have the pokemon from the casino i don't know why ???!!!!
    and i have a question for the future release if the egg card will have an icon and description that will be great.
    finally plz when the beta 3 will come?
    ps: don't be mad for the last question we know you don't have time we love you man
    Huh, needing to have your party empty is weird, definitely shouldn't be happening. I'll have to take a look at that later.
    As for the egg ticket needing an icon and description, it already has one...? You might be on an old version of the hack, be sure to download it directly from domoreaweso.me.
    And as for the last question, I'm taking a page out of Valve's playbook and will announce that Beta 3 will come out when it's done and no sooner.
    You appear to be using some of my old OWs (Gold, and Will - albeit slightly modified). I see that you're just crediting Platinum, but if it's the same project that I'm thinking about it actually did have credit for the respective spriters. I'm a little confused why you didn't include them?
    Oh wow I didn't expect any of the Platinum spriters around here! I credited the project as a whole due to only having really scarce documentation about who did what as the forums have been down for years. I'll add specific credit for you and if you can remember anyone else that worked on things I used then that would be awesome!
    This hack is amazing, I am having so much fun with it! Thank you for everything! Sadley people seem to be impatient and asking your progress :/
    Yeah, but such is development of anything. I'm used to it. Thanks for playing!
    I found some glitches or whatever you call them, maybe you can fix them before next beta. I'll update this list as soon as I find something new.

    1. Dragon Fang's description is wrong. https://i.imgur.com/qY70uvg.pngMy bad!
    2. Random question mark symbol at the credits screen. https://i.imgur.com/zNCx38X.png Still not sure what's up with this one.
    3. I found myself at the Violet City instead of New Bark Town after credits. https://i.imgur.com/rq05O3Z.png Yup, known issue from playing on certain emulators. Will be fixed!
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    I love this hack, the intro is kickass and everything looks so accurate to the original Crystal. I wish it would be finished at some point.

    Also, I totally captured a Shiny Metapod in this game:

    fOw1Erm.png
    Oh awesome! Thanks for playing!
    Looks awesome i love crystal cant wait to play it
    You can play it right now!
     
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  • Oh wow I didn't expect any of the Platinum spriters around here! I credited the project as a whole due to only having really scarce documentation about who did what as the forums have been down for years. I'll add specific credit for you and if you can remember anyone else that worked on things I used then that would be awesome!
    I've only got an outdated spritesheet of OW sprites from way back. I can't help you much with potentially newer iterations of them. The trainers that you've used in Pryce's gym, the kimono girls, the main character's mom and Kurt's OW are all by EPONA4. I have no idea if the person has changed their username since, or if they're even on PC. The Professor Elm, and rival sprites you're using also appear to be modified versions of my old ones.
     
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    I started playing this about a week ago, and it's great fun so far! I'm glad you kept it faithful to the OG and didn't add a bunch of extra stuff to it. So thank you for creating this!

    I also made a custom GBA box art for this, but apparently I'm not allowed to post it. :-/
     

    AF13unown

    My english is bad xD
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  • all available mons i've caught/collect in this beta so far :D
    *for evo stones i got it from trade with emerald game and few tradable mons from emerald in box named trade xD
     

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    ProClifo

    The Village Pirate Cat
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  • Now that I see you are checking in on the thread, I suppose I should report some bugs I found.

    In the Goldenrod Underground, when battling the rival, the game stops working when the "Rival wants to battle!" text comes up. The text never ends and shows weird letters and I'm stuck in a limbo and can't continue. The only I was able to continue the game was using a walk through walls code to skip the rival's battle altogether. I have also experienced the rival's name glitching up in previous rival battles, although the game never got stuck.

    After defeating Team Rocket in Goldenrod City, the guy selling Ragecandybars in Mahogany Town is gone, but his script is still there, stopping me. I can still go on, though, just by walking on the upper side of the road, where his sprite used to stand.

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    In the Tin Tower, Entei's sprite briefly turns into Suicune when running away. I have recorded this: https://youtu.be/N8sIN8XGh9M

    I entered the Pokémon Center in Ecruteak and Bill's script repeated itself. He came down the escalator and introduced himself to me, even though I have done it long ago.
     
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