esperance Yes, I wasn't alive back then. NOW, I am currently creating about three Gen3 ROM Hacks, and ONE Gen4 or Gen5 Hack. So, I wouldn't say it's dead, but until I see a Sun/Moon hack(One with MULTIPLE REGIONS), I'll just call it 'Declining'
I completely agree. My whole "Not wanting to edit a DS ROM"-syndrome, would be because there isn't much DS-ROM-HACKING tools to use. Besides, I feel GBA is so much easier. I make my own tools, but I AM LIMITED :D I grew up with Gen IV, and I actually really, really miss it. 3d games are just trash(Pokemon, I mean.) They wreck the whole thing, IMO. SoulSilver was always my favorite, and when Black/White(1&2) came out, they were fun too. But then came X & Y.... That's when Pokemon made their mistake by making the game 3d/2d. I miss the old pixel feel to the game. AND I HONESTLY AM PREDICTING THAT THE NEXT POKEMON GAME AFTER SWORD/SHIELD IS GOING TO BE A Virtual-Reality THING, AND THAT MAKES ME JUST WANT TO QUIT. I will always love Gen IV, and will try any hacks people make. GEN 5(and lower) FOREVERRRR!!!!