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Welcome to the official Pokémon Crescent Dial thread!
Here, you'll find all the news regarding the game's progress, features, screenshots, questions, and ideas. This has been a work in progress ever since I joined the forums. Technically. This project has seen many different names and iterations. While this particular version of my grand plan hasn't existed for more than six months, the core idea has existed for years. I want you to know that this game will be developed with tender, love, and care. I want to make this thread in order to keep myself in line, make sure that I don't lose motivation, and share my own developments. If you clicked on this thread and read what I had to say, that's all I could ask for. I hope that you all stick with me in these upcoming months!
Thank you!
Here, you'll find all the news regarding the game's progress, features, screenshots, questions, and ideas. This has been a work in progress ever since I joined the forums. Technically. This project has seen many different names and iterations. While this particular version of my grand plan hasn't existed for more than six months, the core idea has existed for years. I want you to know that this game will be developed with tender, love, and care. I want to make this thread in order to keep myself in line, make sure that I don't lose motivation, and share my own developments. If you clicked on this thread and read what I had to say, that's all I could ask for. I hope that you all stick with me in these upcoming months!
Thank you!
Table of Contents
- [alink id="Introduction"]Introduction[/alink id]
- [alink id="Story"]Story[/alink id]
- [alink id="Characters"]Characters[/alink id]
- [alink id="Features"]Features[/alink id]
- [alink id="Screenshots"]Screenshots[/alink id]
- [alink id="Media"]Media[/alink id]
- [alink id="Soundtrack"]Soundtrack[/alink id]
- [alink id="Downloads"]Downloads[/alink id]
- [alink id="FAQ"]FAQ[/alink id]
- [alink id="Progress Report"]Progress Report[/alink id]
- [alink id="Credits"]Credits[/alink id]
[A ID]Introduction[/A ID]
From Odd Beginnings
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A Word From DJTiki
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CLOCKWORK
They say that the world both ends and renews when the hand strikes twelve. Buried in the heart of the world rests a mechanism clad in steel and powered by holy Aura. This timepiece moves in a perpetual forward motion, never shifting backwards. Created by Father, it served as the origins of life's greatest mysteries: Life, Will, and Power. The three concepts that humanity has yet to solve. These three ideologies intertwine in what many dub the "Chronicles of Fate." But those are silly names for silly humans.
Personally, I like to call Life, Will, and Power by their true names: Luna, Sol, and Trinity.
The Divine Clockwork, as the humans eventually named, remains unfound. Oral communication shifts to writing communication. Stories that were once revered as the truths of this world devolved into mere fairy tales. And eventually, like The Divine Clockwork, the legend was buried where no Excadrill could ever aspire to excavate. Legends like that ought to remain dormant. As the humans say... sometimes, even ignorance is bliss.
But who knows? Maybe someone will find it one day.
Personally, I like to call Life, Will, and Power by their true names: Luna, Sol, and Trinity.
The Divine Clockwork, as the humans eventually named, remains unfound. Oral communication shifts to writing communication. Stories that were once revered as the truths of this world devolved into mere fairy tales. And eventually, like The Divine Clockwork, the legend was buried where no Excadrill could ever aspire to excavate. Legends like that ought to remain dormant. As the humans say... sometimes, even ignorance is bliss.
But who knows? Maybe someone will find it one day.
DIALS
You might have heard about these so-called "keys to divinity." Allow me to put that question to rest.
Yes. Hidden on this planet are "keys to divinity." Shaped as gems of moon, sun, and unity, they represent the concept of the Divine Clockwork. They are a symbol of the flowing nature of time and space. Humans had seemingly stumbled upon these on occasion, reporting on the power that they would grant— the ability to link Pokémon and Human, tying their minds as one. This "Divinus Link" would allow the Pokémon to reach unimaginable strengths more powerful than Mega Evolution.
As word spreads, the Humans found it appropriate to give these artifacts a name. Something memorable. They decided on a simple, yet effective title: Dials. From the dials gathered, they concluded Dials to come in one of three varieties...
The Crescent Dial
The Solar Dial
The Unity Dial
All harnessing a new way to bond with Pokémon. A scary power indeed.
Yes. Hidden on this planet are "keys to divinity." Shaped as gems of moon, sun, and unity, they represent the concept of the Divine Clockwork. They are a symbol of the flowing nature of time and space. Humans had seemingly stumbled upon these on occasion, reporting on the power that they would grant— the ability to link Pokémon and Human, tying their minds as one. This "Divinus Link" would allow the Pokémon to reach unimaginable strengths more powerful than Mega Evolution.
As word spreads, the Humans found it appropriate to give these artifacts a name. Something memorable. They decided on a simple, yet effective title: Dials. From the dials gathered, they concluded Dials to come in one of three varieties...
The Crescent Dial
The Solar Dial
The Unity Dial
All harnessing a new way to bond with Pokémon. A scary power indeed.
TWELVE
Twelve is a magic number. A number which means many things. There are five sets of twelve minutes in one hour. There are twelve hours on a clock. There are twelve months in a year. Twelve inches in a foot. Twelve houses in astrology. Twelve individuals in a dozen. Twelve protectors of the region Champion— eight Gym Leaders and four Elite Four Members. Twelve Dials. Twelve Birthstones. Twelve is a mighty number indeed.
This number weaved its way into every fabric of reality in one way or another. What this number means now is entirely up to speculation. Some wide-eyed mothers started speaking to their children and grandchildren a tale of twelve warriors wielding Dials to abolish evil from the world. It's all just an exaggerated tale of heroism, friendship, romance, and tragedy. Not worth the second read.
But what's a story without the fun?
This number weaved its way into every fabric of reality in one way or another. What this number means now is entirely up to speculation. Some wide-eyed mothers started speaking to their children and grandchildren a tale of twelve warriors wielding Dials to abolish evil from the world. It's all just an exaggerated tale of heroism, friendship, romance, and tragedy. Not worth the second read.
But what's a story without the fun?
MASTERS
There are special trainers, driven by their will to protect Estino and empowered by the Pokémon at their side. They are called Masters. In Estino, there are twelve Masters in total. They hide in secret areas called Temples, unlike Gym Leaders whom reside in their gyms. Some Temples are concealed within mountains and volcanos. Some Temples are simply mansions.
Masters may only be challenged in their Temples, fortresses ridden with grueling trials. The unpredictability and difficulty of where these Temples lie divided the weak from the strong. Needless to say, few pass all the trials. However, if a Pokémon trainer passes these trials and defeats the Master waiting at the end, they are recognized by their teamwork and power, being awarded an Emblem.
Twelve Emblems. Each emblem presenting the province the Master dwelled in. Can you receive all the Emblems and prove your capability?
Masters may only be challenged in their Temples, fortresses ridden with grueling trials. The unpredictability and difficulty of where these Temples lie divided the weak from the strong. Needless to say, few pass all the trials. However, if a Pokémon trainer passes these trials and defeats the Master waiting at the end, they are recognized by their teamwork and power, being awarded an Emblem.
Twelve Emblems. Each emblem presenting the province the Master dwelled in. Can you receive all the Emblems and prove your capability?
UMBRA
Where there is light, there is bound to be a shadow created from it. There are those who wishes to have faith in Arceus and his creations, and then there's those who choose to follow his word. People who believe that humans have strayed from their righteous path. To reinstate order to Estino. Where there is light, there is bound to be a shadow created from it. This shadow goes by the name of the Umbra Assembly.
Umbra Assembly works behind closed temples to "purify" the Estino region. They attack without mercy and leave no traces of their names. Umbra Assembly preaches its beliefs that their faith is the only correct devotion. Trainers who have lost their way— Pokémon who have had enough of human oppression— followers of Arceus— all wear the black and golden robe of the Umbra Assembly. Evil has many faces. Not everyone in this group is evil. Perspectives change depending on what side you're on. They truly believe that in order to save the world from itself, it must be reformed in Arceus's vision.
In the name of purity, that is the truth.
Umbra Assembly works behind closed temples to "purify" the Estino region. They attack without mercy and leave no traces of their names. Umbra Assembly preaches its beliefs that their faith is the only correct devotion. Trainers who have lost their way— Pokémon who have had enough of human oppression— followers of Arceus— all wear the black and golden robe of the Umbra Assembly. Evil has many faces. Not everyone in this group is evil. Perspectives change depending on what side you're on. They truly believe that in order to save the world from itself, it must be reformed in Arceus's vision.
In the name of purity, that is the truth.
The only truth.
ESTINO
In the epicenter of these threads of destiny is a large region known solely as Estino. Derived from the words meaning "destiny" and "hope," Estino dictates itself as the quote-on-quote "Region of Bonds." Estino is an expansive region with a varied climate, bustling towns, and powerful trainers. As Estino is a substantial region, it was subdivided into twelve provinces: Aivos, Draco, Floresta, Tochama, Chuvago, Irine, Telsa, Crystic, Silenne, Kyroob, Viper, and Skitter. Each province specializing more on one Pokemon type than another.
While these provinces drew borders between different cultures and lifestyles, they also drew borders between where allies and enemies fall. While Estino's trainers all follow the same path and defeat the same twelve Masters, it doesn't stop the borders from drawing comparisons.
Comparisons leads to conflict.
Conflict leads to bloodshed.
Bloodshed leads to loss.
As with all regions, Estino prides itself on its trainers and even more so on the bonds that create them. They are the heart and soul of this region. Never should they succumb to darkness temptations again.
While these provinces drew borders between different cultures and lifestyles, they also drew borders between where allies and enemies fall. While Estino's trainers all follow the same path and defeat the same twelve Masters, it doesn't stop the borders from drawing comparisons.
Comparisons leads to conflict.
Conflict leads to bloodshed.
Bloodshed leads to loss.
As with all regions, Estino prides itself on its trainers and even more so on the bonds that create them. They are the heart and soul of this region. Never should they succumb to darkness temptations again.
May Estino's light forever shine.
AWAKE
You wake up.
Your head hurts. Something… happened… you don't know what happened exactly. You remember a voice and… a storm? Maybe. That's the last thing you remembered. Now here you are…
A seventeen-year-old adolescent ready to confront the perils of this harsh world. You meet a family who had "taken you in" after finding your unconscious body on the floor. Thanking their kindness, you decide to temporarily part ways with them. Upon exploring the area for a while, you then find yourself somewhere in a displaced town just adjacent to the Silenne province, home for many Flying-type Pokémon. With no Pokémon, no gear, ragged clothing, tattered memories, and a region that you know next to nothing about, what will you do?
Luckily, I know a certain Professor who can help you get started!
Your head hurts. Something… happened… you don't know what happened exactly. You remember a voice and… a storm? Maybe. That's the last thing you remembered. Now here you are…
A seventeen-year-old adolescent ready to confront the perils of this harsh world. You meet a family who had "taken you in" after finding your unconscious body on the floor. Thanking their kindness, you decide to temporarily part ways with them. Upon exploring the area for a while, you then find yourself somewhere in a displaced town just adjacent to the Silenne province, home for many Flying-type Pokémon. With no Pokémon, no gear, ragged clothing, tattered memories, and a region that you know next to nothing about, what will you do?
Luckily, I know a certain Professor who can help you get started!
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To be added in the near future...
[A ID]Features[/A ID]
Partake in a deep and enriching narrative.
Pokémon Crescent Dial prides itself on its good writing. Crescent Dial will be released in Acts, which are separated into smaller chapters. The main story will engage players into the world beyond the typical Pokémon formula. Enjoyable characters, expanding lore, awesome character interaction, and even more awaits you! What this game aims to do is to trample on the generic plotlines and tell a tale that is will make the player think as they are immersed in its world. An expansive cast of colorful characters, each with their own goals and aspirations within Crescent Dial. Some are trainers. Some are mentors. Some are coordinators. Some are misguided.
These Chronicles of Fate promises to intertwine your playable character deep within a coherent narrative structure. Play and watch as the mysteries behind Divinity and Dials unravel.
Pokémon Crescent Dial prides itself on its good writing. Crescent Dial will be released in Acts, which are separated into smaller chapters. The main story will engage players into the world beyond the typical Pokémon formula. Enjoyable characters, expanding lore, awesome character interaction, and even more awaits you! What this game aims to do is to trample on the generic plotlines and tell a tale that is will make the player think as they are immersed in its world. An expansive cast of colorful characters, each with their own goals and aspirations within Crescent Dial. Some are trainers. Some are mentors. Some are coordinators. Some are misguided.
These Chronicles of Fate promises to intertwine your playable character deep within a coherent narrative structure. Play and watch as the mysteries behind Divinity and Dials unravel.
Bond System: An engaging way to interact with characters.
The "Bond System" is a tentative name for an important aspect of Pokémon Crescent Dial. Characters come in different colors, sizes, and backgrounds. Each soul has a different story which they themselves have to journey on their own. But what if you can get involved?
Unearth key details on a character to better understand them as the game progresses. Connect your thread of fate with theirs and see what happens. This Bond System can potentially alter important plotlines, such as which characters romantically pursue each other, if a character gets along with you, and if a said character may live or meet an untimely end during certain scenarios. While Crescent Dial is not a game focused on its choices, it's the bonds you develop with others that truly mean everything.
The "Bond System" is a tentative name for an important aspect of Pokémon Crescent Dial. Characters come in different colors, sizes, and backgrounds. Each soul has a different story which they themselves have to journey on their own. But what if you can get involved?
Unearth key details on a character to better understand them as the game progresses. Connect your thread of fate with theirs and see what happens. This Bond System can potentially alter important plotlines, such as which characters romantically pursue each other, if a character gets along with you, and if a said character may live or meet an untimely end during certain scenarios. While Crescent Dial is not a game focused on its choices, it's the bonds you develop with others that truly mean everything.
Voice Acting
You did not read that wrong, Pokémon Crescent Dial aims to provide a fully voice acted cast. With contact already made with aspiring Vocal Performers, this game will feature English acting for most of Crescent Dial's vast cast of characters. There will be special voice acted cutscenes, while the rest of the game features standard text dialogue. It adds another layer to immersion to this fan game that few have tried before! In the future, Crescent Dial also hopes to have character mugshots to further enhance the experience.
You did not read that wrong, Pokémon Crescent Dial aims to provide a fully voice acted cast. With contact already made with aspiring Vocal Performers, this game will feature English acting for most of Crescent Dial's vast cast of characters. There will be special voice acted cutscenes, while the rest of the game features standard text dialogue. It adds another layer to immersion to this fan game that few have tried before! In the future, Crescent Dial also hopes to have character mugshots to further enhance the experience.
Explore the Region of Bonds itself: Estino.
Estino is a large region, which is why exploring every nook and cranny of it is the name of the game. Follow the story path or get lost in the many landscapes that Estino has to offer. It's an ever-changing region with twelve different provinces. Estino promises to be intensely detailed and well-designed. With dynamic changes between day, night, and the seasons, you will never get bored of just exploring for exploration sake. There's always something going on.
Get involved in sidequests, fetchquests, training, and challenging battle competitions. If that doesn't interest you, then Crescent Dial promises a multitude of secrets for the even the most daring! Blending exploration and narrative!
Estino is a large region, which is why exploring every nook and cranny of it is the name of the game. Follow the story path or get lost in the many landscapes that Estino has to offer. It's an ever-changing region with twelve different provinces. Estino promises to be intensely detailed and well-designed. With dynamic changes between day, night, and the seasons, you will never get bored of just exploring for exploration sake. There's always something going on.
Get involved in sidequests, fetchquests, training, and challenging battle competitions. If that doesn't interest you, then Crescent Dial promises a multitude of secrets for the even the most daring! Blending exploration and narrative!
Customization Options
You will be able to change your character's appearance during any point of the game. This ranges from your skin color, gender, eye color, hair style, and the very clothes you wear. Customization allows for full player expressionism of their ideas. Just remember to wear for the occasion, different climates in Estino call for different outfits. Remember to stay safe and stay stylish!
You will be able to change your character's appearance during any point of the game. This ranges from your skin color, gender, eye color, hair style, and the very clothes you wear. Customization allows for full player expressionism of their ideas. Just remember to wear for the occasion, different climates in Estino call for different outfits. Remember to stay safe and stay stylish!
Aura
The colorless metaphysical stream known only as Aura. It flows like water and is powered by the souls of Pokémon and Humans alike. It has many properties as a universal source of energy and the playable character may harness them with enough training. It has many uses for battling, exploring, healing, and communication. While I don't want to give away too much at the moment, Aura will play a large part in how you go about on your journey.
The colorless metaphysical stream known only as Aura. It flows like water and is powered by the souls of Pokémon and Humans alike. It has many properties as a universal source of energy and the playable character may harness them with enough training. It has many uses for battling, exploring, healing, and communication. While I don't want to give away too much at the moment, Aura will play a large part in how you go about on your journey.
Divinus Evolution
A new type of evolution found only in the Estino Region. With a Dial on hand, it is said that the bond between Pokémon and Human is amplified if the right conditions are met. Divinus Evolution will alter only one key Pokémon into a different form. Every Pokémon has a unique form with their own ability, unique upgrades to their base stats, and a signature move that only their species can possess. Choose your partner wisely. Once you choose one Pokémon to undergo Divinus transformation, there's no going back!
A new type of evolution found only in the Estino Region. With a Dial on hand, it is said that the bond between Pokémon and Human is amplified if the right conditions are met. Divinus Evolution will alter only one key Pokémon into a different form. Every Pokémon has a unique form with their own ability, unique upgrades to their base stats, and a signature move that only their species can possess. Choose your partner wisely. Once you choose one Pokémon to undergo Divinus transformation, there's no going back!
PokéTab
The PokéTab is your best friend. It's a useful device given to you by the Professor, Autumn Redwood. What is it? It's a tablet. It serves many functions. Your PokéTab acts as your menu system, access to your bag and items, access to the region's map, access to the game's options, quest logs for the main story or side missions, a closer look at your Pokémon team, and much more. The PokéTab will there through thick and thin as you dive deep within the lore and story of Pokémon Crescent Dial. It's your best friend with many tricks up its sleeve.
The PokéTab is your best friend. It's a useful device given to you by the Professor, Autumn Redwood. What is it? It's a tablet. It serves many functions. Your PokéTab acts as your menu system, access to your bag and items, access to the region's map, access to the game's options, quest logs for the main story or side missions, a closer look at your Pokémon team, and much more. The PokéTab will there through thick and thin as you dive deep within the lore and story of Pokémon Crescent Dial. It's your best friend with many tricks up its sleeve.
Battle it out with over 700 Pokémon!
It's important that the player has options. That being said, Pokémon from Generations 1 through 6 will be available in some manner. Mix and match up wild Pokémon, event encounters, gift Pokémon, Mythical, and Legendary Pokémon to craft the perfect team. Then take part in any of the difficult battles as the game progresses. Or don't and beat up little trainers to your heart's content.
It's important that the player has options. That being said, Pokémon from Generations 1 through 6 will be available in some manner. Mix and match up wild Pokémon, event encounters, gift Pokémon, Mythical, and Legendary Pokémon to craft the perfect team. Then take part in any of the difficult battles as the game progresses. Or don't and beat up little trainers to your heart's content.
Updated and refined battle system!
The battling system is still the same Pokémon that you know and love. However, battles are going to be spiced up with the introduction of over fifty new moves, more abilities, new items, more TMs, new forms, re-typings, and modifications to pre-existing Pokémon. These changes are for the betterment of Crescent Dial, establishing a new metagame that you will have to adapt to in order to survive! It's bringing another meaning to the term "the very best like no one ever was."
The battling system is still the same Pokémon that you know and love. However, battles are going to be spiced up with the introduction of over fifty new moves, more abilities, new items, more TMs, new forms, re-typings, and modifications to pre-existing Pokémon. These changes are for the betterment of Crescent Dial, establishing a new metagame that you will have to adapt to in order to survive! It's bringing another meaning to the term "the very best like no one ever was."
[A ID]Screenshots[/A ID]
Most of the work done on Crescent Dial thus far was tweaking with the engine...
To be added in the near future.
To be added in the near future.
[A ID]Media[/A ID]
Most of the work done on Crescent Dial thus far was tweaking with the engine...
To be added in the near future.
To be added in the near future.
[A ID]Soundtrack[/A ID]
To be added in the near future...
[A ID]Downloads[/A ID]
There are no downloads, as of yet. :3
[A ID]FAQ[/A ID]
If you are "developing" this game, why stick it with an Idea tag?
Simple. I don't feel right about slapping a "Developing" tag when I do not have screenshots or substantial progress. It might as well be an idea until I prove otherwise.
When will you release it?
I believe there's a rule against asking that. To answer your question, it will be released once it is good and ready! Please be patient.
Is this a ROM Hack?
This is not a ROM Hack. You must have a personal computer (PC) in order to play. Until that day, you'll have to kick back, bear with me, and relax.
Simple. I don't feel right about slapping a "Developing" tag when I do not have screenshots or substantial progress. It might as well be an idea until I prove otherwise.
When will you release it?
I believe there's a rule against asking that. To answer your question, it will be released once it is good and ready! Please be patient.
Is this a ROM Hack?
This is not a ROM Hack. You must have a personal computer (PC) in order to play. Until that day, you'll have to kick back, bear with me, and relax.
[A ID]Progress Report[/A ID]
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[A ID]Credits[/A ID]
Pokémon Essentials: Flameguru, Poccil and Maruno
RPG Maker XP: Enterbrain
Pokémon: Gamefreak, Nintendo, Pokemon Company
Credits will be regularly updated...
RPG Maker XP: Enterbrain
Pokémon: Gamefreak, Nintendo, Pokemon Company
Credits will be regularly updated...
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