[Engine] Pokémon for Ace

[Crystal Noel]

The switch system has to be redone so that it runs off a skill and not it's own entity. That gave a ton of compatibility issues. After that the Pokédex will need some finishing up, for some options when you view a page. I may just leave that be for the demo since the script works without the system.
When I release the demo, how often should I update the demo I have uploaded?

[C_r_e_a_m_p_u_f_f]

Probably once in two months. You're bound to get a lot of negative feedback, but the net result will be excellent. I've seen some of this, and I really think you're doing a great job. Perhaps after you finish these will you release the demo:

• Menu->Bag, Save, Trainer Card, Pokémon, Pokédex
• Battle Script with basic moves
• Pokédex

Okay, I know this isn't much, but remember this is simply a demo, right?

[fantasykisala]

I can't wait for this to come out.

[fantasykisala]

The only thing I was wondering was if you could put in your own pokemon?

[Crystal Noel]

Yes. Pokemon are managed through the class tab in the database.

[fantasykisala]

Alright, then I will be using it when it is done

[Crystal Noel]

Update:

• Switching is now complete(There is a bug but that should be fixed easily)
• Moves now can have no message when being used
• Time Effects were changed to work with seasons
• Priority problem fixed(Moves now go by priority fixing the issue with Pursuit's change when the target switches)

If anyone wants to make animations for capturing please either PM me here, post on this topic, or PM on the RPG Maker VX Ace fourms. All I need is ones for the PokeBall and I can use that to make the others.

[Crystal Noel]

Update:

• Battle System is now fully functional
• Can view abilities in the status menu
• Removed the windows from the scenes and added new backgrounds

[p.claydon]

wots needed or a demo now?

[Unknown Entity]

Just picked up RMVX Ace last week when it was 50% off on steam, so I can't wait for this.

Good luck!

~Unknown

[Crystal Noel]

I am very close to a demo for the Kit. All I need is storage, daycare, and menu options.
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Update:

• You can now turn off the 4 move limit for actors(you, its the term used in the Ace database). This is for people who did not like the traditional system and prefer a selection system

[p.claydon]

there is a storage facility out there but its for items and money only so i guess u'll need a storage for pokemon aswell

looking at your scripts for party leader i couldnt see a way to choose gender or anything are you looking into a fix for this?

[Crystal Noel]

Originally Posted by p.claydon

there is a storage facility out there but its for items and money only so i guess u'll need a storage for pokemon aswell

looking at your scripts for party leader i couldnt see a way to choose gender or anything are you looking into a fix for this?

Gender selection works fine. Just change the graphic of the actor it uses. I just use male as default for the sake of screenshots.
I am planning on just writing a storage script. I already have Item Storage. I don't know if I have a bank script though. I isn't that big though since banks only exist in Mystery Dungeon.

[Crystal Noel]

Update:

• Maps are now connected by a sliding transition by walking off of the map.
• Events now have a line of sight that once they see you they are triggered. Perfect for trainers and people to who halt you from advancing.
• Daycare. Can desposit Pokemon, level them up, teach them new skills and the game will actually promt you to delete them . Pokemon can also breed and eggs can be given out through events.
• I found a screenshot taker that actually works!!!
• Working on a nice Gen III tileset. It is derived from the Essentials one.

[Dradier234]

Yes, this is getting better and better! You have more and more scripts that Essentials has! I can't wait for this to come out!

[Crystal Noel]

Originally Posted by Dradier234

Yes, this is getting better and better! You have more and more scripts that Essentials has! I can't wait for this to come out!

This designed so that you have a lot for control over stuff that Essentials hardcoded in. You can also use third Party scripts.(Some may be incompatible because of the scripts used) I even added the ability to have an ATB bar to the HUD for battles allowing you to use Victor's ATB script(Victor's has the best compatiblity with Animated Battle the script that animates the Pokemon).
Other non-Pokemon scripts that could be used if desired are:

• Yami's Guardian Series
• Yanfly's JP Learning
• Tsukihime's Magic Units
• Map Turn Battle (You would have to alter the sprites script a bit)
• The GTBS (Not sure how the Ace version works, so you may have to alter the sprites script)
• Some of my Final Fantasy oriented scripts. Others(i.e. The Sphere Grid) would not work.

[guitargodd97]

Wow man! I can't wait to delve into this once you get a demo out. I'm not too keen on the depth of Ace, but let's say you release a demo of this and I were to start building a game off it, if you updated this kit would I be able to transfer my game I started earlier to the newer version of your kit?

[p.claydon]

howcome the sphere grid sript would not work?

[Crystal Noel]

Originally Posted by guitargodd97

Wow man! I can't wait to delve into this once you get a demo out. I'm not too keen on the depth of Ace, but let's say you release a demo of this and I were to start building a game off it, if you updated this kit would I be able to transfer my game I started earlier to the newer version of your kit?

Yes, I will never remove features. There may be times were you would have to restart the adventure when you update. All you have to do is use the Debug Tool to get back to where you were.

Originally Posted by p.claydon

howcome the sphere grid sript would not work?

The way actors are assigned to the grid is done in script not through notetags, making the caught Pokémon throw an error when you open their Grids.

[p.claydon]

ah fair enough
how is progress anyway?

[Crystal Noel]

Originally Posted by p.claydon

ah fair enough
how is progress anyway?

I am working on the Day-Care and Breeding currently depositing Pokémon and the eggs inheriting of Moves, Stats, Nature, Abilities, and Shininess. Since the way the original Masuda method works and different language Pokémon not really being able to work with the kit. I am considering using the Multiple Regions functionally to create my own version dubbed the "Crystal Method" where it has a higher rate if they originate from to different regions. Of course it is in the editable region of the script and can be removed, changed, or tweaked.
Also because of the rumor of the Light and Sound Types I added them into the Kit as extra types. I haven't retyped any Pokémon or moves yet.

[Luka S.J.]

Could you record and upload a video of one of the systems (such as the battle system), so that we could get a better idea of how the different things work. Screenshots don't convey enough, when it comes to something like an entire game-kit.

[guitargodd97]

This kit is really exciting to me, mainly because I had been waiting for the Kit by CNG to be made and I had all but given up hope on ever making a Pokemon game in Ace and then this came along! But yeah, it would be awesome if we could see a little vid on how some of this stuff is looking.

[Crystal Noel]

Here:

I will make others in the future demonstrating other features, too.

[SolarPhantom]

I can not wait for this to come out cause im trying to make a Pokemon game, but im using rmxp and its Pokemon essentials and that's inefficient as heck.

so what is left that you need to finish this off? i want to see if i can help.
And whats in the video i must say this to you. GOOD JOB!!!!!!