FireRed hack: Pokemon The Tempest - Beta 2 Released

[icychill66]

Definitions for "tempest"

1. A violent windstorm, frequently accompanied by rain
2. Furious agitation, commotion or tumult; an uproar

In the region of Splithe, things have been changing in recent years. On the western peninsula, pokemon from other regions such as POOCHYENA and VULPIX have appeared, and on the eastern peninsula, other non-native pokemon have settled. No one has been able to draw a conclusion as to why this congregation of pokemon has occured. Do they know something that we don't? The Tempest, as they call themselves, seem to have a lead on the phenomenon. This notorious group believes that a mysterious, inner power is drawing the pokemon to Splithe, and they believe they will be able to harness and wield this great power. According to The Tempest: a storm is coming...

Similar to other games, the hero's adventure starts out in a small town and slowly builds his/her way up in the world of pokemon. The hero doesn't know his/her father because he disappeared when the hero was born. The hero's rival is also a vital part of the plot because he is always helping the hero with different tasks. This quest involves a search for a father, solving the mystery behind the congregation of pokemon, stopping The Tempest, and becoming a pokemon master of course!

• The new region of Splithe
• An awesome plot
• The hero starts with an EEVEE and gets to choose between 3 evolution stones
• Some evolution changes to make pokemon like ALAKAZAM obtainable
• Gym Leaders have private Pokemon Gardens with very special Pokemon in them for you to catch!
• Running Shoes are usable inside buildings
• An EV training sector
• Shiny encounters
• The Pokeball a pokemon is caught in can be changed.

Character Bios

Protagonist


Priman Town is your home, and you have never had the need to travel anywhere. Just before you were born, your father, a great and upcoming trainer, left your family with nothing more than a goodbye. When Professor Logan gives you the chance to get out of Priman Town, you take full advantage of it. With the thoughts of becoming a skilled trainer and finding your father, you travel the region of Splithe in style.

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Rival

You have grown up with him your entire life in Priman Town. When he receives his first Pokemon, it ultimately sets off the start of your adventure. Unlike most rivals, you both get along very well, and even team up at times! With his fearless attitude, he could become a force in the Pokemon world!

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Mystery Girl


As her name suggests, not much is known about here, at least in the first half of the game. However, she does become hostile towards you. But why? Let's just say she is very possessive. Her rancour and determination will catch up with you at times!

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Elsie


What's the net for, you ask? Elsie is the first Gym Leader, and she takes a stance with Bug-Type Pokemon. With unusual tenacity, she will give you a tough challenge to earn the SWARMBADGE. She also owns the first Gym Leader garden which is home to several species of bugs. Be prepared!

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Talman


This haughty fellow hosts the second Gym. With ease, he commands a powerful team of birds. You'll have to find him first, if you want to battle him. His Gym is equipped with crazy, non-linear warp pads, so you won't know exactly where you're going! If you out-fly his birds, you are entitled to the TALONBADGE. He also hosts a Gym Leader garden with many bird pokemon for you to catch.

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Coming Soon

The Tempest
Professor Logan
Brogy
Protagonist-Heroine

EV Training Sector (**Outdated Graphics**)


Sternburgh Rescue Team! (**Outdated Graphics**)


Gym Leader Pokemon Garden (**Outdated Graphics**)

Eeveelution Changes

First, all EEVEE/Eveelutions gain experience at the same rate as the original starter Pokemon. Second, Umbreon and Espeon are obtainable by the Moon Stone and Sun Stone respectively. Third, all of their movesets have been changed. Read on below to see the specific changes.

Lvl 01 - Tackle
Lvl 01 - Tail Whip
Lvl 08 - Sand-Attack
Lvl 11 - Quick Attack
Lvl 15 - Growl
Lvl 21 - Bite
Lvl 26 - Baton Pass
Lvl 34 - Take Down

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Lvl 01 - Tackle
Lvl 01 - Tail Whip
Lvl 08 - Sand-Attack
Lvl 11 - Bubble
Lvl 16 - Water Gun
Lvl 22 - Bite
Lvl 30 - Aurora Beam
Lvl 36 - Haze
Lvl 41 - Acid Armor
Lvl 47 - Hydro Pump

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Lvl 01 - Tackle
Lvl 01 - Tail Whip
Lvl 08 - Sand-Attack
Lvl 11 - Thundershock
Lvl 16 - Charge
Lvl 22 - Pin Missile
Lvl 30 - Thunderbolt
Lvl 36 - Thunder Wave
Lvl 41 - Agility
Lvl 47 - Thunder

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Lvl 01 - Tackle
Lvl 01 - Tail Whip
Lvl 08 - Sand-Attack
Lvl 11 - Ember
Lvl 16 - Quick Attack
Lvl 22 - Flame Wheel
Lvl 30 - Bite
Lvl 36 - Smog
Lvl 41 - Leer
Lvl 47 - Flamethrower

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Lvl 01 - Tackle
Lvl 01 - Tail Whip
Lvl 08 - Sand-Attack
Lvl 11 - Confusion
Lvl 16 - Quick Attack
Lvl 22 - Swift
Lvl 30 - Psybeam
Lvl 36 - Psych Up
Lvl 41 - Psychic
Lvl 47 - Morning Sun

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Lvl 01 - Tackle
Lvl 01 - Tail Whip
Lvl 08 - Sand-Attack
Lvl 11 - Pursuit
Lvl 16 - Quick Attack
Lvl 22 - Confuse Ray
Lvl 30 - Fain Attack
Lvl 36 - Mean Look
Lvl 41 - Screech
Lvl 47 - Moonlight

• Creators of all the tools used
• HackMew - Running Shoes inside buildings
• Members of BelowZero Productions
• Javs, Femok, and Zelix for tiles from WAH
• MatyoSai - Mystery Girl Rival concept

• AdvanceMap
• YAPE
• XSE
• OWEditor
• A-Trainer
• A-Ptch
• Hacked unlZ
• Pokemon Fire Red Hacked Engine

Progress

Priman Town:
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%

Route 1
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%
Wild Pokemon - 100%

Sprung Village
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%

Route 2
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%
Wild Pokemon - 100%

Route 3
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%
Wild Pokemon - 100%

Sternburgh Cavern
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%
Wild Pokemon - 100%

Route 4
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%
Wild Pokemon - 100%

Rija City
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%

BETA 1.0 RELEASED

Route 5
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%
Wild Pokemon - 100%

Verdance Woods
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%
Wild Pokemon - 100%

Trayne Village
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%

EV Training Sector
Mapping - 100%
Scripting - 100%
Wild Pokemon - 1000%

Graphics
Male hero sprites - 100%
Female hero sprites - 50%
Rival sprites - 100%
Gym Leaders sprites - 100%
Intro sprites - 0%
Mystery Girls sprites - 100%
Message Boxes - 100%
Old Man sprites - 0%

I basically have the whole game sketched out, but I am only listing areas I have started hacking here.

This list was last updated on August 14th.

Betas

2.0 - released on 8/29/2010 - playable through Trayne Village, second gym, EV Training Sector

1.2 - released on 7/20/2010 - updated tiles, and pallet changes
1.1 - released on 7/16/2010 - fixed sterngurgh rescue team building glitch 1.0 - released on 7/16/2010 - playable through Rija City, first gym
and removed pokemart level script.

FAQ's

Q: How do you patch the file?

Beta 2.0 is a .ups patch, NOT an .ips patch. Therefore, Lunar IPS will not work. I suggest downloading the .ups patcher called NUPS. You can find it here.

Q: When will the next beta be released?

I am entering college now, and I have a Mac laptop. This means that I won't be able to do any real hacking for some time. However, I will still be working on the specific storyline, and graphics will continue to be made.

Known Bugs

• None

Support & Banners

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Created by Tomackze

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3300/milotic2.jpg

[dragoniteuser]

First post, glad I could do that for the first time...
It looks good but a bit more screenshots could do.
I like the evee starter idea, but what do you mean by customizable routes?
Good luck on this!

[Orinjmate]

This looks alright. I like the EV training sector and the eevee starter with an evolution stone thing. You should change the tiles and hero OW to make it more unique.

[icychill66]

Originally Posted by dragoniteuser

First post, glad I could do that for the first time...
It looks good but a bit more screenshots could do.
I like the evee starter idea, but what do you mean by customizable routes?
Good luck on this!

The hack is just starting out. I'm almost done with the first town, so there will be screenshots added as more of the game is completed. The screenshots up right now are from my old version of the hack. However, they will be similar in this hack. And I'm learning to hack using ASM, so if I can figure out how to change route data during the game, I will make a route where you can customize the wild pokemon in it!

Originally Posted by Orinjmate

This looks alright. I like the EV training sector and the eevee starter with an evolution stone thing. You should change the tiles and hero OW to make it more unique.

Once I get some members to join my hacking team, we will work on tiles and OW's. I'm not the greatest at graphics, so those things are definitely on the agenda.

[Faline]

Simple but creative. That's the two word that describes your hack. (In my opinion.)

I love how you re-invent your graphics. Just truly wonderful. <3

There's nothing more I can say. Good luck and hoping to see more of it.

[icychill66]

Originally Posted by Faline

Simple but creative. That's the two word that describes your hack. (In my opinion.)

I love how you re-invent your graphics. Just truly wonderful. <3

There's nothing more I can say. Good luck and hoping to see more of it.

Thanks for your positivity!

And to everyone who's reading this, I have an announcement:
I am indeed looking for a lot of help with this hack! I created a team called BelowZero Productions in the Team Discussions Thread, which is dedicated to this hack project. If you have any interest in helping make this hack, PLEASE visit that thread and apply for a position! No one has submitted an application, yet, and I'm a little disappointed. There is a link to the team in my signature. Again, I need lots and lots of help because hacks don't work well when the team is made of one person.

Thank you everyone!
Now, if you would be so kind, please leave comments, suggestions, etc. for me to read so this hack can be amazing!

[thia12]

Your hack looks very good, but why dont you change the pokeballs to the stone sprites?

Water (99)
Fire (100)
Thunder (101)

- I kinda wish i could join your team, but it doesnt seem like we like the same styles, so im just gonna say good luck

[icychill66]

Originally Posted by thia12

Your hack looks very good, but why dont you change the pokeballs to the stone sprites?

Water (99)
Fire (100)
Thunder (101)

- I kinda wish i could join your team, but it doesnt seem like we like the same styles, so im just gonna say good luck

Wow, that is actually a really good idea to change the pokeballs to the stones! I forgot that those OW's existed. I'm definitely going to change that! Thanks

What do you mean we don't like the same styles? Don't we all simply want to make a high-quality and playable hack? Your signature says you're a pixel artist, and I think I need the most help with graphics

[thia12]

Originally Posted by icychill66

Wow, that is actually a really good idea to change the pokeballs to the stones! I forgot that those OW's existed. I'm definitely going to change that! Thanks

What do you mean we don't like the same styles? Don't we all simply want to make a high-quality and playable hack? Your signature says you're a pixel artist, and I think I need the most help with graphics

Well atm, I wanna get my own hack moving on, since I've gotten all these ideas from this forum.

But, we could support, because you know i need som scripting help, and if you need some graphics help i could supply

[icychill66]

Originally Posted by thia12

Well atm, I wanna get my own hack moving on, since I've gotten all these ideas from this forum.

But, we could support, because you know i need som scripting help, and if you need some graphics help i could supply

Have you ever created a trainer sprite, or an Overworld sprite before? And what about tiles? Or do you mainly do things like your signature? I guess I"m specifically looking for trainer spriting, and OW spriting. I could support you in your scripting efforts. I'm actually a really good scripter! (not trying to brag )

Anyways, could you make your next post on my team thread, please? We're talking about team stuff and I don't want to spam

[icychill66]

Sorry for the double post... but I have UPDATES! And I still need my first person to apply to my hacking team, BelowZero Productions! Link is in my signature.

Route 2



Pokemon Center




Please give feedback! I really helps to have constructive criticism!

[leachim_paloyz15]

A very, very nice hack!!! I hope you'll finish it, cause hacks these days are just being thrown and being forgotten, even if some have the great potential to be finished...

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR HACK!!!

THanks! :D

[Faline]

Mapping needs a little bit improvement but it's good. The style of the poke-center looks simple and elegant. <3

Hoping to see more. :]

[icychill66]

Originally Posted by leachim_paloyz15

A very, very nice hack!!! I hope you'll finish it, cause hacks these days are just being thrown and being forgotten, even if some have the great potential to be finished...

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR HACK!!!

THanks! :D

Thanks! I am sure hoping it gets finished too, if I can find some help that is...

Originally Posted by Faline

Mapping needs a little bit improvement but it's good. The style of the poke-center looks simple and elegant. <3

Hoping to see more. :]

Thanks about the pokemon center! Which mapping do you think needs improvement, though?


OK, I'm back in town after a great 4th of July at the lake! Now it's time to get crackin' on my hack again! Hopefully, I'll be completely finished up to Rija City in the next week or two.

[aSeRo141414]

This is nice! The Story looks good and the name is cool.. :D

[icychill66]

Originally Posted by aSeRo141414

This is nice! The Story looks good and the name is cool.. :D

Thanks! I love the name, and I thought it was completely original. Then, I found out somebody used to have a hack called "Shimmering Tempest". Oh well, I didn't copy them or anything.

[icychill66]

I added a poll to this thread regarding the Moon and Sun Stones. With the release of the first beta coming up, in the next week or two, I need to know if I should make Espeon and Umbreon obtainable this early in the game.

[icychill66]

So this is a triple post now...sorry!! but nobody ever comments on my thread! haha Anyways, I have updates!

First is a video of a rescue scene:


Second are a few map shots so you can critique the mapping:

Spoiler:

Priman Town


Sprung Village


Route 3

Third is a reminder that only 2 more maps are in the way of the release of the first playable beta!

Please leave comments people!

[DuoRyan]

Originally Posted by icychill66

So this is a triple post now...sorry!! but nobody ever comments on my thread! haha Anyways, I have updates!

First is a video of a rescue scene:


Second are a few map shots so you can critique the mapping:

Spoiler:

Priman Town


Sprung Village


Route 3

Third is a reminder that only 2 more maps are in the way of the release of the first playable beta!

Please leave comments people!

nice script
any who I think you edit the third map because the ledge in a group make it look weird just take some ledge out the all. But it your map
you do what you want.
I love the script you getting better and that good.
Good luck!

[icychill66]

Originally Posted by DuoRyan

nice script
any who I think you edit the third map because the ledge in a group make it look weird just take some ledge out the all. But it your map
you do what you want.
I love the script you getting better and that good.
Good luck!

Thanks! I think I'm going to keep it the way it is, though.

Only the scripting for Rija City is between now and the first beta release of this hack! I have also decided to make both the Moon Stone and the Sun Stone obtainable in the first beta. Note that this beta goes up the first Gym Badge.

[personz5]

the 1st beta will be released in like 2-4 weeks rite cuz like i relooked at your progress and 1 of the routes has 5% scripting and i hope beta will be longer wen u put out :D

[icychill66]

Originally Posted by personz5

the 1st beta will be released in like 2-4 weeks rite cuz like i relooked at your progress and 1 of the routes has 5% scripting and i hope beta will be longer wen u put out :D

It's Rija City that has 5%, not a route. But I think that the scripting for it should only take like 5 or 6 days! You get introduced to "The Tempest" in Rija City, too. I'm also excited to see what people think about the Gym Leader private pokemon gardens!

[Tomackze]

Interesting... Can you save the files and continue after the release of new betas? I love the idea of the private gardens because I have always wanted to get some of the pokemon that the gym leaders have... I hope the pokemon will be their strongest in a specific level. That'd be awesome.

Then we actually have a purpose for the TM they give us, as we have the same pokemon to put that TM in

[siper x]

why not add Leafeon and Glaceon. all you have to do is add a stone for Glaceon. anyways, nice hack.

[icychill66]

Originally Posted by Tomackze

Interesting... Can you save the files and continue after the release of new betas? I love the idea of the private gardens because I have always wanted to get some of the pokemon that the gym leaders have... I hope the pokemon will be their strongest in a specific level. That'd be awesome.

Then we actually have a purpose for the TM they give us, as we have the same pokemon to put that TM in

Sorry, I'm not sure if you can save the files and continue after a new beta is released. I've never tried. The pokemon in the garden will also have an extremely higher chance of being shiny just for the heck of it! I'm thinking like 1/20 or so? I haven't decided on the specific chances, yet.

Originally Posted by siper x

why not add Leafeon and Glaceon. all you have to do is add a stone for Glaceon. anyways, nice hack.

I was and I still am considering doing this. I have no experience with inserting new pokemon or extending the Pokedex, so I would need someone to help me do that for sure. Now that I think about it, inserting Glaceon and Leafeon sounds amazing!