[Hack of the Year] POKéMON LIGHT PLATINUM

[Tomackze]

Electabuzz evolves to Electivire at level 40. Though don't go higher as there is a level bug that brings its level back if you do

[CycloneGU]

Originally Posted by Tomackze

Electabuzz evolves to Electivire at level 40. Though don't go higher as there is a level bug that brings its level back if you do

Really? I think that bug is fixed, isn't it? I just handed mine the Exp. Share today and it went to Lv.42. It was at Lv.40 when I saw it in my PC; I don't recall whether I stuck it in there at that level or whether I put it right in the PC. If it returns to Lv.40, I'll have to be done with that one.

That aside, I'm back to my walkthrough writing, and I have it finished up to the Gym battle in Snowce City (that is next). Then comes Route 415 and everything after that. I was surprised there wasn't an HM in Snowce - in fact, nothing of interest except the Sinnoh starters and a future trade - but what can ya do?

Cyclone

[Ajduk]

I must say...this game is sadistic.

And I am talking about the entire trip to the ice gym town.
Mother of God, why!?
I just barely made. Too much trainers.

My Charizard(lvl 63) was at 8hp when I fought Diamond.
I ran out of potions and full restores, ran out of ethers and elixirs, and was on only 5 Flamethrowers(I ran out of moves).
And then another trainer shows up.

I just barely made it.

Since you can get Electrivire at lvl 40, maybe you can get a Magmortar at lvl 40 as well.

Also please,

Is it possible to get all starters? I have heared some rumors that if you chose for example a johto starter and leave the room, that you will be able to chose again.
Any legit way of getting them?

[CycloneGU]

Originally Posted by Ajduk

I must say...this game is sadistic.

And I am talking about the entire trip to the ice gym town.
Mother of God, why!?
I just barely made. Too much trainers.

My Charizard(lvl 63) was at 8hp when I fought Diamond.
I ran out of potions and full restores, ran out of ethers and elixirs, and was on only 5 Flamethrowers(I ran out of moves).
And then another trainer shows up.

I just barely made it.

Since you can get Electrivire at lvl 40, maybe you can get a Magmortar at lvl 40 as well.

Also please,

Is it possible to get all starters? I have heared some rumors that if you chose for example a johto starter and leave the room, that you will be able to chose again.
Any legit way of getting them?

I think you can get the others by visiting again after the E4 (everything except the actual starters, the first three). I haven't tried and probably won't try. I think I'll be more likely to add them in areas in Lauren; just sprinkle them around and give you a reason to go hunting! I am a "catch 'em all" type myself, so I'd love to see them all available somewhere!

You do know, also, that you can travel back to Serenity City before heading to Route 414, correct? It's actually a good idea, as you can train more and more every trip. Fly is known, so you can go right from the cave entrance on Route 413 back, or even from 414 back.

Cyclone

[Ajduk]

I am heading to the eight gym now.
Do I need any HM moves on the way? I am asking this so that I don't get stuck and have to go back all over again.

I ahve also heard that the Wolrd Chmapionship is one big endurance gauntlet.
Can that even be done? xD

[CycloneGU]

Originally Posted by Ajduk

I am heading to the eight gym now.
Do I need any HM moves on the way? I am asking this so that I don't get stuck and have to go back all over again.

I ahve also heard that the Wolrd Chmapionship is one big endurance gauntlet.
Can that even be done? xD

Regarding the eighth Gym, I hacked backwards while mapping last year sometime. I was able to travel all the way from Drakebreath City to the base of Route 414 backwards. So the answer is no, you don't need either missing HM; one is actually found in Drakebreath, not sure of the other. Waterfall IS needed to access Victory Road, but that unlocks with the final victory, I think. (Either that or Dive, they both unlock with those Gyms and both are needed for the final trek.)

That said, make sure you bring a Surfer along. Or your trek on Route 416 will be a short one.

Here's the final city in Zhery, where you'll end up. Note that a western exit and jumping the express route takes you to Serenity City via Route 417.



I've also made a discovery. Magby is not catchable anywhere in the game as far as I can tell, but Magmar is. What do you folks think? Should I put Magby in somewhere in the Zhery region since Elekid was a free pickup? Note that if Magby is also a free pickup, I have yet to see it. I actually wonder, since Growlithe can be caught later, if Magby should come early somewhere - like the Central City Growlithe gifter, change it up. Magmar, meanwhile, is found in Mt. Shuem; my first thought was give it a 4% or 5% rate, still giving more to Magmar.

Cyclone

[Ash493]

Guys, these discussions go to VMs/PMs, please don't discuss 2 pages of conversation on thread... other useful posts get lost in that.

Originally Posted by CycloneGU

I actually ended up with two TM23 (Iron Tail) when it somehow reappeared after I first picked it up on Route 408.

Flag bugs are flag bugs...

Originally Posted by Ajduk

Why is leveling up so fast in this game? :O

Because you will need it.

Originally Posted by Ajduk

So far I love this game
I only don't like the fact that you are leveling up waaay too fast. I had a charmander before I got to Oak in the first town(and only by fighting trainers).

Charmander?

Originally Posted by kinataki

i really tried playing this game so much. but everytime i try to play it on my psp it simply doesnt works. so i wonder why im so sad about it.

It's mainly directed at VBA emulator. It's obvious that other emulators may not be supported.

Originally Posted by Ajduk

Also, what about Electivire? He can evolve only by trade and I don't see him on the trade pokemon list. :O

40 level

Originally Posted by CycloneGU

I'm not sure where the English patch originated, but I'm glad it did. Otherwise I might not have tried it.

From Me and Sarcastic Prince... I may sometimes tell you the story if you don't know it.

Originally Posted by Tomackze

Electabuzz evolves to Electivire at level 40. Though don't go higher as there is a level bug that brings its level back if you do

That bug should be fixed as Cyclone mentioned.

[Ajduk]

I have a problem.
I got all 8 badges but now Lunik seems to be wandering the world or something because he is not at home and I really need to fight him.

[Ash493]

Originally Posted by Ajduk

I have a problem.
I got all 8 badges but now Lunik seems to be wandering the world or something because he is not at home and I really need to fight him.

Have you spoken with Solana behind Waterfall in the Dragonbreath City?

[Magykx]

Just started today and just beat the 2nd gym a little while ago. I have to say, A+ so far!

[Ajduk]

I have spoken with her at the entrance to the victory road.

It went something like this:

''Don't mind me and go fight my friend for some weird unexplained reason while I stand here and glitch your game ''

So...you got any solution for this?

I have three but I would like to try yours first before doing this my way.

Solution a) Enter and exit house about 100 times...maybe he will show up in the meantime.

Solution b) Use a save slot before battling the last gym leader and hope that this glitch appears at random and that he will have the decency to show up then.

Solution c) Walkt through walls and hope that it does not affect the rest of the game in any way.(will this affect the rest of the game in any way?)

[ProdigyToby]

So this game uses the generation 3 movesets? I'm confused because Scyther didn't learn fury cutter at level 25 like he does in generation 5, but yet theres generation 5 pokemon around like Venipede. Im kind of concerned because wouldn't that give generation 5 pokemon an advantage since their moves are much more updated and just more powerful overall? Oh and is it possible to obtain a Beldum in this game?

[Ajduk]

Help...please.

The 100 enter/exit did not work.

I am getting desperate over here.

At least tell me how much will walk through walls cheat here affect the rest of my game?
If I do it, will I still be able to continue the game normaly or not?

I really love this game and I am afraid that if I apply some new patch that it will erase my save slots and that I will have to do all of this all over again(and maybe it won't work even then :/)

EDIT: Nevermind, got it working

For all those who get stuck here, you need to first find Red at the store and then go to the house.

[CycloneGU]

Originally Posted by Ajduk

I have spoken with her at the entrance to the victory road.

It went something like this:

''Don't mind me and go fight my friend for some weird unexplained reason while I stand here and glitch your game ''

So...you got any solution for this?

SNIP

Solution b) Use a save slot before Battleing the last gym leader and hope that this glitch appears at random and that he will have the decency to show up then.

That. Strikethrough and bold mark changes to your statement that form the answer. If you're trying to access Victory Road before getting the last Gym Badge, naughty you. :D Defeating that missing character causes Solana to disappear or otherwise grant access to Victory Road, and you can't do that normally without having all Badges; since there are no Badge Check gates, this is how Wesley kept the unwelcome out.

Cyclone

[alienhunterx]

Originally Posted by ProdigyToby

So this game uses the generation 3 movesets? I'm confused because Scyther didn't learn fury cutter at level 25 like he does in generation 5, but yet theres generation 5 pokemon around like Venipede. Im kind of concerned because wouldn't that give generation 5 pokemon an advantage since their moves are much more updated and just more powerful overall? Oh and is it possible to obtain a Beldum in this game?

Yes the Rom base shows that the hack uses Gen 3 based attacks. Don't look onto which gen pokes are in it though. Yes Beldum is obtainable as a gift poke when you progress in the game. Forgot it's exact location though

[Ash493]

Originally Posted by ProdigyToby

So this game uses the generation 3 movesets? I'm confused because Scyther didn't learn fury cutter at level 25 like he does in generation 5, but yet theres generation 5 pokemon around like Venipede. Im kind of concerned because wouldn't that give generation 5 pokemon an advantage since their moves are much more updated and just more powerful overall? Oh and is it possible to obtain a Beldum in this game?

It's a 3rd generation hack so it has 3rd generation movesets.
5th generation Pokemon are there just for fans, they have edited movesets that are in most cases not same as in 5th generation as Wesley was limited to 3rd generation moves.

[Ajduk]

Do 4th gen legendary pokemon such as Palkia and Dialga have their signature moves(rora of time and special redn)?

And will 4th and 5th gen moves be added to this game at least as TMs?

I've also visited some cities in Lauren but I can't fly there.

[CycloneGU]

I'm going to venture a guess that they do NOT have those moves. This because the moves are introduced in fourth gen.

Cyclone

[ProdigyToby]

My Electivire de-leveled itself, I guess I have an older version? Also I looked up a guide because I was stuck, Rayner isn't at the powerplant. I cant find a way to make him appear at the gym so I can't continue

[Ajduk]

I got to the world championship and then either my gameboid or tablet went ape**** and deleted my save slots -.-

Good for me, it left first elite four save slots.
I though that it will take me hours to get to the world championship again...then I discovered that gameboid has speed up option. Life is good :D

[CycloneGU]

Originally Posted by ProdigyToby

My Electivire de-leveled itself, I guess I have an older version? Also I looked up a guide because I was stuck, Rayner isn't at the powerplant. I cant find a way to make him appear at the gym so I can't continue

You very well might have an older version. Make sure you are using the one in the topic post now, or in Snakebyte's signature (the same one). The version posted here now DOES do the Power Plant correctly with Rayner (I've done it!). If that doesn't work, it might be possible to just remove the flags causing everyone to be hidden and go into the Gym as if the Power Plant was done; after that, you should be able to proceed to Mt. Icestorm without any problems even if you change versions. (BTW, my Electivire is Lv.42, so that's another sign you have a current version.)

I hope to soon have a Zhery bugfix (and some minor Pokémon changes that I will detail when it's posted) available soon, and that will then become the current version. Of course, Ash will have more things to do on my final version, and I think Snakebyte wanted to do something else as well before it was finally finalized.

Cyclone

[Ajduk]

Cyclone, can you post any kind of hacking tutorial or post a link to one?
There are some things that I would like to add to my game

I've also noticed a couple of minor bugs:
-You can't fly to most places in Lauren(including E4 which makes fighting them to train your pokemon irritating)
-Metagross gives next to nothing exp

If you can, please fix the flying bug.
I need to train my pokemon for the world championship and traveling to the Lauren elite 4 consumes too much time.

[CycloneGU]

Originally Posted by Ajduk

Cyclone, can you post any kind of hacking tutorial or post a link to one?
There are some things that I would like to add to my game

I've also noticed a couple of minor bugs:
-You can't fly to most places in Lauren(including E4 which makes fighting them to train your pokemon irritating)
-Metagross gives next to nothing exp

If you can, please fix the flying bug.
I need to train my pokemon for the world championship and traveling to the Lauren elite 4 consumes too much time.

There are all sorts of tutorials on hacking right over here. However, what kind of improvements do you have in mind? Provided they aren't game-breaking, Ash or I might be interested.

Cyclone

[Ajduk]

I would fix the Lauren flying bug because it is too annyoing.

So far, regarding pokemon, I would power up Kyurem just a bit. My Kyurem is lvl 66 now and combare to some other pokemon of the same lvl in my party, his statistics are pathetic. He is above some in special atk. and atk. but just for a few points. Even some other legendary pokemon at level 40 have higher stats that Kyurem at lvl 66(Darkrai is a good example with his 180 special attack at level 40 combared to Kyurem's 196 on lvl 66).

But mostly, I would try to add as much 4th and 5th gen moves as possible(giving legendary pokemon their signature moves) and maybe rework the movelist by leveling so that it looks more like 4th or 5th gen.

I was thinking of checking some tutorials and adding improvemenst to my version, but pls tell me, if I hack my version, will I still have my save slots?

[Ash493]

Originally Posted by CycloneGU

Make sure you are using the one in the topic post now, or in Snakebyte's signature (the same one).

I wouldn't be so sure that SB's last version is the same as in the first post...
If they were, we wouldn't have so many people talking about older versions...

Originally Posted by Ajduk

Do 4th gen legendary pokemon such as Palkia and Dialga have their signature moves(rora of time and special redn)?

And will 4th and 5th gen moves be added to this game at least as TMs?

And here we go again... People who aren't reading even though the answer is ONE post above...

Originally Posted by Ajduk

Cyclone, can you post any kind of hacking tutorial or post a link to one?
There are some things that I would like to add to my game

VMs! VMs are your friend and keep the thread clear of unnecessary posts.

Originally Posted by Ajduk

I've also noticed a couple of minor bugs:
-You can't fly to most places in Lauren(including E4 which makes fighting them to train your pokemon irritating)

ROM has not enough flying positions for that.

Originally Posted by Ajduk

-Metagross gives next to nothing exp

That should have been fixed in the newest version.

Originally Posted by Ajduk

So far, regarding pokemon, I would power up Kyurem just a bit. My Kyurem is lvl 66 now and combare to some other pokemon of the same lvl in my party, his statistics are pathetic. He is above some in special atk. and atk. but just for a few points. Even some other legendary pokemon at level 40 have higher stats that Kyurem at lvl 66(Darkrai is a good example with his 180 special attack at level 40 combared to Kyurem's 196 on lvl 66).

Kyurem has same stats, obviously it doesn't have enough EVs to be powerful.

Originally Posted by Ajduk

I was thinking of checking some tutorials and adding improvemenst to my version, but pls tell me, if I hack my version, will I still have my save slots?

Yes, but you will mess up the game by hacking it.
Your choice.

Originally Posted by Ajduk

But mostly, I would try to add as much 4th and 5th gen moves as possible(giving legendary pokemon their signature moves) and maybe rework the movelist by leveling so that it looks more like 4th or 5th gen.

OMFG! 4th and 5th generation moves are not implemented because it is NOT possible (or better said, not quite implementable) right now.