Emerald hack: Pokemon - 2Awesome Version

jstolze · Oct 28, 2011

hinkage said:
Nope, it only needs 16. Maybe even less :3

What! That's no fun! Besides, the game isn't super tough or anything if you buy plenty of items. At the rate your team is leveling up, too, and with the variety it has, you should be fine to beat anyone.

By the way, some maps are big, but they're all literally straightforward. Except Forest of Illusion, obviously.
I'm not proud at all of the mapping quality of this game. Some maps really suck.

I think you did a lot better job than tons of people. That and the maps are unique in their own way. :)

bwburke94 · Nov 7, 2011

Since most guys playing the hacks do it via VisualBoyAdvance, ROM size isn't a problem for them. Remember, though: 16 MiB (2^24 bytes) is the maximum for IPS compatibility, and 32 MiB (2^25 bytes) is the maximum for playing it on a flashcart.

icyblade · Nov 8, 2011

bwburke94 said:
Since most guys playing the hacks do it via VisualBoyAdvance, ROM size isn't a problem for them. Remember, though: 16 MiB (2^24 bytes) is the maximum for IPS compatibility, and 32 MiB (2^25 bytes) is the maximum for playing it on a flashcart.

Maybe thats why i cant play it on my android phone.

hinkage · Nov 9, 2011

bwburke94 said:
Since most guys playing the hacks do it via VisualBoyAdvance, ROM size isn't a problem for them. Remember, though: 16 MiB (2^24 bytes) is the maximum for IPS compatibility, and 32 MiB (2^25 bytes) is the maximum for playing it on a flashcart.

That makes sense. Honestly never thought of that possibility. Thanks, now I at least can put that in the thread

G_Sylar · Nov 16, 2011

I played this hack for a couple of hours and I like it. Does that make me weird or something? :D

Nice job bro.

hinkage · Nov 18, 2011

G_Sylar said:
I played this hack for a couple of hours and I like it. Does that make me weird or something? :D

Nice job bro.

Yes it does, apparently. And thank you. :)

soupercell · Nov 21, 2011

Putting the negative comments aside, I decided to try out the hack

adding more custom tiles could make the hack much more appealing, and, the titlescreen is... uhh... dunno if that was done on purpose but try to fix that ._.;;

you're mapping could use some improvement, but I guess it's tolerable. Oh, and nice scripting btw.

Okay, well the Pokemart selling Ultra Balls, Full Restores, and all that jazz in the beginning isn't exactly a great idea. Try taking them out and set it back to the originals and stuff, know what I'm trying to say?

pretty much how far I've gotten so far ^^

hinkage · Nov 21, 2011

Yuuiii said:
Putting the negative comments aside, I decided to try out the hack

adding more custom tiles could make the hack much more appealing, and, the titlescreen is... uhh... dunno if that was done on purpose but try to fix that ._.;;

you're mapping could use some improvement, but I guess it's tolerable. Oh, and nice scripting btw.

Okay, well the Pokemart selling Ultra Balls, Full Restores, and all that jazz in the beginning isn't exactly a great idea. Try taking them out and set it back to the originals and stuff, know what I'm trying to say?

pretty much how far I've gotten so far ^^

Thanks. I know tiles/mapping are only mediocre -- they were rushed/I was getting burned out since I spent longer scripting and worked for many hours a day.

The Pokemarts will always sell everything. Trainers are meant to be a challenge from the start, and this way the game can apply to both the casual gamer and the nuzlocker. (Nuzlocking it is really hard, while casually playing it, there's not much of a challenge if you use good items. (I had it tested both ways.))

Alexander Nicholi · Dec 1, 2011

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Team Fail said:
This reminds me exactly of Pokemon Vietnamese Crystal. Not even kidding.

See?

^ I think this is cool and original—and I think you're right about imperfect English used by certain age groups, TBH.

K2 XTREME said:
just caught this, this map needs some fixing, since it makes no sense why there are stairs in that place.

The stairs are there on purpose because they make sense. Look at this diagram and then tell me if his stairs defy logic like you say they do.

Spoiler:

Zetsubou Johnny said:
leews24 said:

Don't know about that man, no offense but I CAN see some grammer stuff
Wild EKAN jump out? Doesnt that seem a little off?
or Are you planning to buy?
or You take forever! Like a month getting ready!

It's not really grammar stuff, but really really awkward english.

It's a great idea and everything, but it does need to go into the Progressing Hacks section and fix alot of stuff.

Click to expand...

Thats all on purpose, he's referencing something. There a famous lets play of people playing a twice translated verson of pokemon crystal. "Wild Ekan jump out", "GO AWAY" when throwing out a pokemon. It's all tributes.

This is exactly what I'm talking about people: References, quotes, hidden jokes that only a select audience understands. As long as it doesn't aggravate the majority of players, its perfectly okay.

leews24 said:
Well, here's the problem there:
a game is not a walkthrough, and should not be written like one.
furthermore a game should have proper grammar.
To some people not familiar with the walkthrough due to the fact that the writer did not provide information on the subject it also may seem annoying.

Nintendork said:
You've changed some things like 'Wild XXXXXXX appeared' message and the sending pokemon out message.
What was the point in that. It makes me for some reason not want to go into a battle.
And the grammar could be improved, and you have overcrossing overworld styles, which is never good.
How did this get to the Hacks Showcase without entering Progressing Hacks

The point was to reference a media entity, or maybe—just maybe—to be original?
Overcrossing overworld images can be a good thing, and could possibly be used to seperate one town from another, sort of like outcasting a city or route.
Because it passed all of the main requirements for being in the Hack's Showcase—i.e. being a completed hack (heck, even Liquid Crystal isn't "complete", and it's damn skippy in the Showcase, so how does that help your argument? -_-)

Tcoppy said:
I agree with Leews24 and nintendork about the errors, and to me,the story is alright but kinda not really thought out, I mean, what hack has all this really dark stuff about death and the grammar is okay but really is not correct english.And a complete hack full of refferences might tick some people off.~~Cuterline did it but he had it very hidden which made his hack extremely good~~ You might want to see some more tutorials or have a hacking team help you if your really commited to it.And even though it is a full hack it should be in the progressing hacks section,Pokemon Advance Adventure was mostly fully complete but never got into the hacks showcase that quick.And the titlescreen needs a bit of...fixing.No offence

"What hack has all this really dark stuff about death"? A completely original one, obviously :D
"Cuterline did it but he had it very hidden which made his hack extremely good" What specifically seperates 2Awesome from Cuterline in the midst of references? I don't see any, unfortunately. And Tcoppy, I wish to politely ask you to take your praise for other hacks elsewhere, buddy. :)
"…or have a hacking team help you if your really commited to it." The most famous ROM hacker on the web made every single one of his hacks all by himself. There are rumors that he makes his own tools, or other rumors saying that he strictly hacks in hex, so I'm surprised very little at his choice of a hacking team.
"And even though it is a full hack it should be in the progressing hacks section,Pokemon Advance Adventure was mostly fully complete but never got into the hacks showcase that quick." What logic tells you that a hack that is completely finished should be in the Progressing Hacks section? Is it still 'progressing'?
"and the grammar is okay but really is not correct english." No offense kid, but your grammar isn't exactly perfect here, either. ;)

leews24 said:
Okay, maybe you don't judge a book by it's cover. Of course, you shouldnt. I mostly don't(I'm not the world's biggest gbc hack fan.) People should actually play it, then judge it.
But I'm sorry, That just isn't the case. At least half the people just come here, and never comment. Most don't even look at this game, due to it's number if replies or somethin. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is.

It got long, so I wrapped it inside

Spoiler:

But thats not the point here.

what I would do, is
more about the rom(rom base, lang, etc)
add more stuff about storyline
show a map screenie
not just random screenshot
character explanation
CREDITS
and so on

and CLEAR organizations, please.

this is a good idea to start off of.
Try adding not random screenshots, but organizing them.
Also, giving a "packed" look also makes it look proffessional.
Go over to Liquid Crystal. Make the headers more noticeable,
and it's always a good idea to go in this order:
title->info->media->faq->downloads/release log->credits/conclusion

Try to photoshop a title banner. Some notes? Thats a feature man, not many roms include TKO(whatever that is) in them?! On the features section, explain them! The video? 1 is enough, and jumping around place to place is never a good idea, unless some sort of clear relation exists or some sort of transition is added.

This is not organized well, just since I worte it down in 5 minutes.
You should add more time and work on "appealing" your product, if you want more ppl to play it.
Remember that good marketing, the product quality, and consumer/company response should be kept priority number one.

PS: Really? SLOPES IN WATER????

leews24, I'd like to ask you to stop giving the sort of criticism, as all it's basically doing is trashing the hack's thread, and thus spurring on more negative criticism because of the impression you left on viewers and members alike with your numerous posts on this thread. Thanks, and try to be more positive with your criticisms when/if you decide to post again. :)

Tcoppy said:
Kid,you just messed with one really great hacker,he/she was actually being nice to you and yet you call he/she a douche?Nice call,your probably gonna be in huge trouble.And why laugh about age?I'm thirteen and I actually don't care what anyone thinks, and this hack really should be moved into the sideshow showcase

Calm down kid, this isn't Fight Club. ;D

hinkage said:
To defend my standpoint:

It doesn't matter how good you are. Coming in here and saying "it doesn't appeal to me as a fun hack in any shape or form" and then suggesting it's just some **** I made up and isn't a true hack... Pretty rude and douche-y. And I stand by that. You could have said it in a way that, you know, didn't troll me. Like "it's just not for me".

I do apologize for how I responded though, I should have messaged you rather than cause drama in this thread. And I also came off really douche-y. But I admit it, I'm a real jerk, or real nice. It's like I'm bipolar, only bipolar people don't admit they're bipolar.
As for the age thing, however, yes: 13 year-olds are inherently arrogant and snide. I never once said it made them make bad games/stories/etc., but it's a very usually true stereotype.

I'm bipolar. I have a medical diagnosis proving it. I have bipolar. Not that it matters XD
And as for that stereotype, it's completely untrue, as I am 13, and I'm trying to politely sort out this mess by myself. (Not minimodding, just trying to keep the truck from driving off the cliff, if you know what I mean ;D)

leews24 said:
Whoowhoawhoa.
If your gonna insult 13yr olds, Im outta here,
some ppl come to speak his opinion, and this insult?
That is just rude man, rude
You have no right what so ever over whats douchey and not, I think anyone who goes to school heard that line millions of times,
But you did apoligize on tye point, thats good

But whoawhoawhoa, 13 yr olds are arrogant?
I was 13 just months ago, this is just outta the world.
Im done here. Bye folks.

Alright. C'ya later, alligator! :)

ChaosSonic said:
There ya go, man!
Oh, played a little, and I find it pretty enjoyable...I kinda ignored the negatives during play. It's witty (not Snakewood witty, but damn fine to me regardless) and dwells on things not touched upon in Pokemon. In fact, this is going on my 'enjoyable hacks' list.
I'll keep on playin', but with school, not that much...
And with that, good work so far. Hopefully I'll see more projects from you.

I can't wait to play this hack myself, TBH. It's sounds like fun, and the video really emphasized its originality, IMO.

Overall, I think this hack is fine work. I (and many others) can't find the logic in moving it to the Progressing Hacks, whereas the Hacks Showcase would fit, or at least the Sideshow Showcase would. Go figure. The video made me want to play it that much more! XD

Alexander Nicholi · Dec 1, 2011

My Overall Opinions

Deleted, because it was just a copy of the previous post generated by the post-duplicate glitch in the forum software.

emeraldcharizard · Dec 9, 2011

how long is the current version? this game looks good How many gyms ?

hinkage · Dec 9, 2011

emeraldcharizard said:
how long is the current version? this game looks good How many gyms ?

It's four Gyms, and that's the game.
But, as you can see, there are two games, both complete: One FireRed and one Emerald. The Emerald one (Pokemon 2Awesome) actually has a storyline, and better level balance.

~/nO bEtAs~/

Shucklin · Dec 9, 2011

I like the dialogue its funny. I dont know how this is serious though

hinkage · Dec 14, 2011

Shucklin said:
I like the dialogue its funny. I dont know how this is serious though

The regular (random NPCs) characters aren't serious. The story is the "more" serious part

Facelift · Dec 18, 2011

Wild XYZ jump out...?
Pokemon Crystal Vietnamese?
Anyways, you really need skill the make a pokehack funny.

Spoiler:

This looks playable, though.

hinkage · Dec 23, 2011

Facelift said:
Wild XYZ jump out...?
Pokemon Crystal Vietnamese?
Anyways, you really need skill the make a pokehack funny.

Spoiler:

LIKE SNAKEWOOD

This looks playable, though.

Snakewood isn't funny.
But thank you. I hope you play it.

VempireblacK · Dec 23, 2011

You need a lot of things to do.Just keep update always if you want get better!

KingofPokemon234 · Jan 7, 2012

There are BadEggs in Box 3 and Box 6 plz fix this.

bwburke94 · Jan 7, 2012

Just remove them yourself. Bad eggs are a known bug.

Facelift · Jan 16, 2012

hinkage said:
Snakewood isn't funny.
But thank you. I hope you play it.

Yep, this hack is turning out to be better than it's initial impression. The mapping could be better though, but it doesn't really hinder the gameplay, which is most important to me.

Meh, I always thought that it was funny. I don't think it was meant to be like that, but it just seemed so to me.

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