[Developing] Pokémon: Thanatos Version

Okay guys, since I've been suspended from dA, I've got a crapton of free time now! ^^; Aside from work, I can get to work on Zircon.

Lala is back in action on YouTube, so hopefully he'll be working on some battle themes for Zircon again! Let's hope so. :P It seems my patience has finally paid off, which is good. Anyways, I've been working on updating the map to B/W style. Here is a little preview!



This here is Victory Isle.

It is an island housing Victory Road, Mt. Destruction, and of course, the Pokémon League. There are three special places on this island as well. The large lake is where a special event Pokémon can be encountered. Also, the Pokémon here are much stronger. Be prepared for some challenging battles! Also, I haven't added the plateau in yet. I'm debating on its direction, either north or south. Anyways, the first post will be undergoing a major revamp soon!

Hey there, guys!

I finally finished the map. It's been added to the first page, but I'll post it here too. I got over the fact that I'll never be able to work with the water style, so, I tried as hard as I could to replicated it and this was the result. Hope you all like it!

I don't understand why you haven't received any commentary. Your Pispark line is amazing and I would certainly raise one, and the regional map looks wonderful :D

Wow this looks really nice. I like the map. It's close to BW yet still kind of your own. Nice work

RedWing said:

I don't understand why you haven't received any commentary. Your Pispark line is amazing and I would certainly raise one, and the regional map looks wonderful :D

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Thank you, RedWing!

I guess since updates on this game are slow, the overall response is as well. Many thanks on Pispark's line, too. It's one of my favorites. :P You're much too kind, I appreciate your feedback!

Rayd12smitty said:

Wow this looks really nice. I like the map. It's close to BW yet still kind of your own. Nice work

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Thanks, Smitty!

I've added four new features to the game, since I feel as if it might make it more interesting! The first one being more Trainer classes, I've got some planned out at the moment. The second being animated fakémon and the third being that each fakémon will walk behind you. I don't know why they removed that feature! It was unbelievably cute. However the one I believe will gander some attention is the ability to travel to different regions by befriending Arceus.

That's right!
Good ol' Arceus returns!

As Arceus does play a role within the main story, he will allow you to travel to different regions once you have started to earn his trust. Naturally, the first region you are allowed to travel to is your own home region of Sinnoh. Depending on your actions within each region, he will pass his judgement. Once the Sinnoh Leauge has been defeated, Arceus will be found a top Mt. Coronet. c:

If you guys have any suggestions, let me know!

I almost feel like that Pispark should change names with Pigelec. A piglet (sounds like Pigelec) is a baby pig. Pispark also plays on the name Thunboar better for their general evolution line. Speaking of Thunboar, his design is magnificent! It stands out his name, origin, and type! Great work!

Your game also has some great traits and direction! The plot structure seems very defined and the new custom graphics of your hero/heroin are cool! Yay! I totally would be interested in beta-testing if needed! Great work!

SereneAmbience said:

I almost feel like that Pispark should change names with Pigelec. A piglet (sounds like Pigelec) is a baby pig. Pispark also plays on the name Thunboar better for their general evolution line. Speaking of Thunboar, his design is magnificent! It stands out his name, origin, and type! Great work!

Your game also has some great traits and direction! The plot structure seems very defined and the new custom graphics of your hero/heroin are cool! Yay! I totally would be interested in beta-testing if needed! Great work!

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I think you're right.

It does make a lot more sense that way, and to be honest, I initially had it like that. ^^; I think I got confused down the road and switched the names up. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll change their names. Thanks, I'm glad you like the Thunboar~

As I've said to everyone else, when it comes time to beta test, I'll keep everyone in mind. c: Thanks for the feedback, SA!

Looks amazing as always. I'm really a big fan of the region, and also the map itself, its really professionaly done and it really has some personal touches to it so its not completly like BW. You're fakemon are amazing to, I really love whole Pispark line and Purleaf is one of my favorite fakemon so far! Love its design. The tiles are lovely as well, and the maps looks amazing too from what I can see.

Personaly I love the idea for Arceus allowing you to travel to Sinnoh as that makes the game stand out from others.

I can't wait to see more updates and screenshots. Keep it up Girl!

Riansky said:

Looks amazing as always. I'm really a big fan of the region, and also the map itself, its really professionaly done and it really has some personal touches to it so its not completly like BW. You're fakemon are amazing to, I really love whole Pispark line and Purleaf is one of my favorite fakemon so far! Love its design. The tiles are lovely as well, and the maps looks amazing too from what I can see.

Personaly I love the idea for Arceus allowing you to travel to Sinnoh as that makes the game stand out from others.

I can't wait to see more updates and screenshots. Keep it up Girl!

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Thanks, bby! <3

Like I said on dA, the map was winged once I got to the second layer of the water. xD I'm glad people seem to like it, despite its slightly messy appearance. I'm glad you like my fakes, too! You are one of few people aside from myself that seem to like Purleaf. ; ; I personally love it. Then again, I am a sucker for cats. =w=

Thank you for the lovely feedback, hun.
I really do appreciate it!

I am looking to recruit a few more members for Zircon so progress can go a bit faster. If you are interested in any of the positions or if you can simply point me in the direction of someone who can and is willing, please send a private message my way! I am not very picky, but I am looking for exceptional contributions for Zircon. I have made due with what I currently have, though I am always looking for others to offer up their skills.

Hey there, guys!

Nothing much to report in today, but I have a little surprise for you all. Since you've all been very patient with me, I've decided to share the latest piece Larxene has done for the game! We agreed that we would take the Black 2 and White 2 approach on the Gyms. They all will have custom music, and he just finished one for Primfield Village.

So, I present to you all... Primfield Village Gym theme!

That theme's beautiful, total earworm there.

Also this game is really coming along nicely, Elaynii, I'm in love with it x], also that's cool you have Buck as a gl, I have Marley as one of mine :o

Fire Flyy said:

That theme's beautiful, total earworm there.

Also this game is really coming along nicely, Elaynii, I'm in love with it x], also that's cool you have Buck as a gl, I have Marley as one of mine :o

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Thanks! c:

Yes, Buck was my favorite out of the stat trainers. Plus, he was cute in the episode he was in. He's older in the game, but I haven't gotten around to spriting him. Marley was cute, too. <3

Such a lovely tune! Seriusly can't want to see more from Zircon! If you ever need any help with mapping or tiles I'd be glad to help you out ^^

Riansky said:

Suck a lovely tune! Seriusly can't want to see more from Zircon! If you ever need any help with mapping or tiles I'd be glad to help you out ^^

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xD;

I shouldn't be immature, but that is so funny to me. In all seriousness though, thank you again, Rian! <3 You're such a sweetie. ^^ I appreciate the offer, too. I might just have to take you up on it, later on~

Ęℓαчиıı said:

xD;

I shouldn't be immature, but that is so funny to me. In all seriousness though, thank you again, Rian! <3 You're such a sweetie. ^^ I appreciate the offer, too. I might just have to take you up on it, later on~

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Nice music dude!

Oh btw is the starter sprite in your avatar going to be in game?

ppooookkkkkkk said:

Nice music dude!

Oh btw is the starter sprite in your avatar going to be in game?

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Thanks, hun!

Once I get enough sprites animated, I'll be inserting them. I said there would be animated sprites, so I'm going to do my best to put them in.

The new sprites look wicked cool,Elaynii! =) Still,the fact that the game is no relation to the mineral Zircon bugs me a bit. Pokemon Gold,Silver,Topaz,no matter what mineral,the name is always barely a relation to the game. Is there something about gold in Pokemon Gold other than the fact that the player is called Gold? Just my opinion though. Also,will the OW Sprites be animated like in BW2?

SilverRio said:

The new sprites look wicked cool,Elaynii! =) Still,the fact that the game is no relation to the mineral Zircon bugs me a bit. Pokemon Gold,Silver,Topaz,no matter what mineral,the name is always barely a relation to the game. Is there something about gold in Pokemon Gold other than the fact that the player is called Gold? Just my opinion though. Also,will the OW Sprites be animated like in BW2?

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Thanks. c:

Which OW sprites are you talking about?

The trainer OW Sprites,like Elesa(That her name? Forgot).

P.S. Working on a fanart for this game!~ Hope you don't mind

SilverRio said:

The trainer OW Sprites,like Elesa(That her name? Forgot).

P.S. Working on a fanart for this game!~ Hope you don't mind

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Ah, yes!

I'm not sure about animated trainer overworlds, but that is a definite possibility; important characters such as Gym Leaders and perhaps even some special non-playable characters will have special animations.

I don't mind fanart at all, either!
Please, go right ahead! I would love to see it~