[Hack of the Year 2008] Pokémon: rijonAdventures

[Lockmaster24]

btw i wasn't joking i really mean it

[Hiroshi Sotomura]

Pffft, don't make yourself regret making such a threat.

And so, I'll be sending a PM to those who got in within the next few minutes. If you don't get in this time, don't fret; there will be another chance as the game is close to its final code.

Also, Sugimori, you're already part of the program, so you can request the beta off me anytime.

[shockwave]

Well hi , I would like to be a beta tester im in vacation so i have the whole day free.

[Har D Har]

*Looks at inbox*
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Oh well, I guess I have to wait, like, 4 months for the next beta.

[Tenzou]

Well. I was quite disappointed too, but I guess Hiroshi made the correct decisions. Ah well, there's always a next time =P.

[Hiroshi Sotomura]

That depends on whether everybody accepts or not. They have a week to, and if not, their requests will be... forfeited to any other candidates right now. :x

[Saurav]

Well I will be happy to a viewer side where I can see all the fun XD .... hope this process will be over and the hacking process starts.

Good to all in this thread ^.^

[ksunwoo6]

Cool Hack. But If you have new tiles and sprites, it might be better...

[Har D Har]

For the 7,000th time, you don't need better graphics to make a better game. And besides, are you saying Fire red's graphics suck? Cause they don't

[deepbluemew]

Good evening Anthony, do you mind let a veteran to be apart of that program or something?

[Hiroshi Sotomura]

Haha, the program's over for a while. When I decide to open a few more spots I'll consider it.

So now, something new!

Pokémon Mart stock
March 28th 2008

A trainer always goes from every town to get items. However, what if you backtrack to a town and their items are not really what you're looking for? Actually, it happens all the time.

Is this mart really all that useful? In rijonAdventures, the answer is yes.

So, what's funny is, that I thought of this idea before I saw it actually happening in Diamond and Pearl (honest!) but I never actually went into implementing it. That is, the marts are expanding their stock for every Gym you beat!

Ever changing stock. More added?!

That's basically it. As you get a badge, you're valued more as a Trainer, so of course, you're going to have access to more items.

But wait, is that another guy at the counter there? Now, this is an idea I borrowed from Diamond and Pearl.

What to buy? Different things!

Basically, most towns will also sell local specialties (mostly mail). There's also one town that sells an imported good from a town somewhere in Hoenn...

[Megiddo-san]

That's pretty cool. Can't wait to play the next release.

[Har D Har]

Looks kick-ass. Can't wait to play:disappoin

[Luck]

awesome.
I always hated when the items stay the same no matter what.
And i could finally get berry juice without having to catch a shuckle.
this is a great update hiroshi.
but the changing stock reminds me of disgaea somehow...

[Binary]

Wow, awesome!!! A mart that varies in items xD
And theres a cheap berry juice xD Nice work!

[Hiroshi Sotomura]

Thought I'd show off the full Rijon map, including key areas and where they go. This map makes a few allusions to Prism.

[/Circa]

I've been watching the progress for a while, and have noticed you like to make every little thing right .
That map is amazing, if only it could be in the real game. I'll be expecting more from you.

Good job x].

[SonicBlazePlatinum]

That's a nice map you made Hiroshi.Are you gonna post the Johto and South Rijon maps too?

[Hiroshi Sotomura]

Probably just South Rijon. You already know Johto, and only a small portion of it is accessible anyway, so it's not worth it.

… that, and I haven't exactly drafted South Rijon's map yet. I've only worked on the areas (and completed a lot of the routes). XD

[DarkFear]

How many cities/caves/routes do you expect to plan in South Rijon?
Classic game :-)

[Hiroshi Sotomura]

Today, thought I might as well show off the new rijonAdventures website.

[depthNERD]

Just wondering - do you pay for hosting there? I could host you for free if you wanted.

[Hiroshi Sotomura]

I'm not paying for the hosting for that site.

[deepbluemew]

That map hurts my eyes... Pale text on pale background hurts.

[Eeveon]

The new website and map is great.
Ur doing very well on this hack, HS.
Did you already plan the areas we can reach in Naljo and Johto.
I'd love to see a map of the areas we can go to.