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Game Development

Your number one stop for anything related to creating games (except ROM hacks). You can even make your own!

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Game Dev Tutorials

Essentials Tutorial Fog like in Pokemon Fire Red...

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Pokémon Essentials

Where are IVs set?

12 Hours Ago by MasterBreederTony

Resource requests

(95 pages)

Mensseger, May 5 essentials

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Forum Info

About the Game Development forum (Updated 2 June)

Marin, Oct 2018: *About the Game Development forumWelcome to the Game Development forum! Here, we discuss game development practises, help each other out with questions about game development, recruit team members for projects, and share scripts, graphics and audio...

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Started by Marin

Discussion

pokedex entries help

(10 pages)

popplio25, May 16: ooh, i like those... thanks :> just like alcremie, pluyaki is only female :> i'm not sure i'm gonna make different forms for her, though... so it's just the one form... :3

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Started by popplio25

Question

[Essentials 19.1] Allowing an item to instant have an egg on the Daycare

Aligatueur, May 9: Was able to figure out, It was a condition on a sprite with a check in the item bag. Perfect <3

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Started by Aligatueur

Question

Pokémon Fire Ash Script Error

Fairy, May 9: Hi there! Welcome to PC! I'm gonna move your post down to Fan Games were hopefully you can get some answers. And here is my preemptive apology to the FG Team for not knowing where this thread would even belong. Sorry everyone!

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Started by Darkking653

Question

Resources/Help for Pokemon TCG for GB

Cataclyptic, May 3: Thank you so much!!

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Started by Cataclyptic

Game Idea

Pocket Venture (feat. proof of concept)

BrainWave, May 2: I've made a short game loop in the attachment below. I have also made a Charizard sprite. Here it is, in comparison with Charmander: ...

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Started by BrainWave

Howl causes game to freeze

chrissedoff, May 2: Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this or not, so apologies if it isn't. As I was testing a hack I am working on I have come across a problem, as the title suggests, whenever Howl is used, after the stat raise animation, the...

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Started by chrissedoff

Question

How do I edit overworld sprites like trees in PKM Emerald?

mr_threatining, May 1: So I want to make a fall based visual changes to emerald, stuff like making the trees orange and giving the buildings Halloween decorations, but I can only find videos on stuff like changing trainer and Pokémon sprites. If anyone has any tips or can...

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Started by mr_threatining

Discussion

What are ways to make a 3d pokemon game

mattpub, Apr 30: What do you mean by Unity 3D Style ? The engine does not define the style. If you want to create a game why not make it in 2D ? and what do you mean by 'i want that battle system' ? Do you mean a turn based battle system or real time battle system ?

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Started by pokeconstructor

Game Idea

Battle Royale in a Hotel

BrainWave, Apr 29: Instead of a region, this game takes place in a building, more specifically a hotel. The hotel is filled with trainers, all representing an evolutionary line. You can battle them as well as interact with them. If they trust you enough, they can be...

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Started by BrainWave

Discussion

Looking for a Pokemon Kit

BrainWave, Apr 29: I thought the ~5 euros for RPG Maker XP is what deters nova from using essentials, unless there's a way to edit it without opening RPGMXP. IIRC, there should be an .exe file that allows that. I'm also working on a poké-kit for Godot, though it's...

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Started by Nova Ozuka

Question

Seed problems

eseer, Apr 27: Bumping this because I have not figured it out, and I really want to know how to fix this.

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Started by eseer

Question

Elite Battle DX Pokemon shadow position

MrShtok, Apr 25: Hi, I'm trying to migrate all the fakemon sprites that I made for my rom hack project into pokemon essentials with elite battle DX. Problem is, the sprites I made are too small for essentials because they're made with fire red's proportions in mind....

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Started by MrShtok

Question

Adding more than 30 storage boxes crash

MrDoomKan, Apr 22: Hey guys so when i try to add more than 30 storage boxes in my game, it crashes giving me this error when using the fill with every species option in debug mode. could you help me wit it ? Thanks. Sorry if my english is bad btw it's not my native...

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Started by MrDoomKan

Question

Water Tiles on Land (essentials)

pasta addict, Apr 22: nevermind i figured it out. all you have to do is put those empty water edge tiles on a layer above the actual water tiles.

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Started by pasta addict

Question

Giving Pokemon

burningplain, Apr 22: This is much easier to do using existing events and commands then creating a new script for. By using the "choices" event you can easily make 3 different options for choosing a Pokemon, and theb by setting a self switch (or a variable like how...

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Started by Jscothy

What are some features you have always wanted to see in a fan game that have never been pulled off?

openkaart, Apr 18: So how is your game coming along? In addition to my previous post. I would like to add something. Pokemon in your storage loose the connection you have overtime. So in oder for them to fully listen to you again you need to have them in your...

7 2,049

Started by KniGHt_kp

Question

Map connections change through event??

Bradman551, Apr 15: I'm making a fire red ROM hack and I'm trying to create an event that will happen after a certain point where one of the main towns is on fire or burned down completely. I want to just make a clone of that town and then adjust the tiles accordingly...

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Started by Bradman551

Question

Help with scripting a custom move

StCooler, Apr 15: Can you post the codes for these moves? What do you mean "it doesn't seem to work out"? What happens? What do you do, what results do you expect, what do you get? Maybe this link could help you:...

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Started by poidesune

Question

Arrow Error

CaioEduardo.0753, Apr 15: Hello everyone, I need help with my essentials. I downloaded v19.1 recently and I'm having this problem since I downloaded it. The screen appears several arrows and the text overlaps. I already downloaded the "clean version" and the error persists....

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Started by CaioEduardo.0753

Question

outdoor tilemaps

Shinygir, Apr 7: hi I'm looking for tile maps for the outdoor areas of my game. I'm using GMS2 and need .png files or if nothing else .jpg of DS or newer pokemon games. I've been looking but with no luck does anyone know where I can find some?

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Started by Shinygir

Question

How could I fix this Editor error in Pokemon Essentials?

pokenius, Apr 6: Hello there, Whenever I go to the Editor in my game's folder and I edit something there (no matter what, the same problem always appear) when I'm done editing and I click "Save Changes" before exit , an error message pops up: (in this case, this...

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Started by pokenius

Question

How do I edit sprites?

Professor_Frankly, Apr 5: had anyone ever sprite on Affinity Photo or designer. could that be a good alternative to photoshop? (other than the free image editors)

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Started by Caelem

Discussion

Pokémon Godot Engine

BrainWave, Apr 2: Something a bit unrelated, but I've created Database for godot users to store in-game data. This would be helpful in the future for storing pokemon species data as well as moves and types. In the meantime, I also have to work on the battle...

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Started by BrainWave

Editing an existing ROM hack

Dev Deivy, Apr 1: Do you mean how can you add in-battle items or if is it ok to modify that romhack? In either case, you should ask SinisterHoodedFigure if he gives you permission to do so, if not, take it down. Now, if he gives you permission to do it, I think you...

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Started by beamerboy_420

Question

Can someone please help me? For some reason whenever I try to battle a trainer this error comes up. Did I mess something up I shouldn´t?

SuperSpyroDragon64, Mar 31: Just copypaste unedited AI data over your changed version from an unchanged recently-downloaded copy of Pokemon Essentials, replacing the code causing problems with unedited code, and then set all enemy trainers to use the hardest AI.

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Started by ShadowphilYt

Links please to

MJB1986, Mar 29: I have a Gameboy Advanced Emulator and I play the game Pokémon Fire that I downloaded. There are various Pokemon Rom Hacks that people do to make the game better like Pokémon Ultra Violet where you can catch all of the Pokémon including the rare...

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Started by MJB1986

Discussion

ideas for pokemon location & names help

popplio25, Mar 25: ooh, i like farnfoss weald, actually & farnfoss burrow :D i like.... mt.hakkol :3 thanks :>

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Started by popplio25

Question

Which script handles how the time works?

OpalHeart, Mar 24: Thank you so very much!

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Started by OpalHeart

Question

How to display a Pokemon's type during battle next to the HP bars, like in Radical Red?

SuperSpyroDragon64, Mar 24: Sometimes I wish this engine ran in GML.

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Anyone familair with devkitPro?

DarkDragonMeister, Mar 23: I just heard of it and I'm curious if anyone here has used it and how it compares to rom hacking?

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Started by DarkDragonMeister

Will Grogro's Ultimate Pokemon Move Tutor get a STABmons mode?

SuperSpyroDragon64, Mar 23: I can't find it.

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

[Pokemon Essentials v19.1] Adding a Trainer Move

zedcoeur, Mar 21: Hey, so I'm trying to make it so a trainer can use an category of items without the cost of a Pokemon's turn, and I tried looking in the Battle_Phase_Command script and was not sure how to fit that in. If anyone has any idea on how this could be...

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Started by zedcoeur

Question

How can I change the Essentials font size in 19.1?

Eurritimia, Mar 21: Go to MessageConfig in the Script Editor, find the FONT_SIZE, SMALL_FONT_SIZE and NARROW_FONT_SIZE, and change the values accordingly.

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Started by SaturnUmbreon

Question

Making an Electric Type Stealth Rock Move

Dr. J, Mar 21: Will give it a try, thanks!

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Started by Dr. J

Question

Field Effects tutorial?

LordBN0, Mar 21: does anyone have an idea as to implement field effects like pkmn reborn/rejuvenation? this is for v19.1 btw, I know there's resources for v18 (also should anyone even bother because I've heard that v20 is coming out soon or something)

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Started by LordBN0

Question

hey guys how i make a server to make my fan game get online features?

Canal_do_Lontra, Mar 19: Thank you StCooler, you are the very cool, thank you so much, i will try to see about this link

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Started by Canal_do_Lontra

Opinions on an audacious Ability

ThePokeCorral, Mar 17: While I appreciate this insight, if only for future reference if I ever do decide to try to actually make this game, please understand that if the answer to those questions is “no” it really isn't a dealbreaker for me at this stage of the creative...

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Started by ThePokeCorral

Discussion

Importing real world genetics into Pokemon

looneyman1, Mar 14: With the affrementioned issue of blaziken mating with dewgong as opposed to a bird, I think gamefreak's logic there is Blaziken is a flightless bird hence why it is in the field egg group, but the overall idea of egg groups at all is nonsensical...

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Started by Thymocyte

Project Sinnoh (preview)

Charimansingracia, Mar 11: hello, I am interested in the project, since I never deigned to complete sinnoh, (I hope it is not slow, little joke) but yes, I would like to see the finished project (if it is for gba emulator better, small opinion)

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Started by faintster

Changing Trainer's Pokemon Limit in FR/LG Help

Sammy Natsume, Mar 8: I have been trying to change the party limit of trainers for the hack I am doing but when I do so it overflows a pokemon to the trainer above or below. I have no clue how to fix this at all and I am completely stumped.

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Started by Sammy Natsume

Question

How to create a new region map for my fangame?

MewTheMega, Mar 6: I found this map kit which has all the icons you’d need.

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Started by Game Duelist CJ

Question

i am lost trying to make the story of my fan game, pls i need your help with example and advices.

Canal_do_Lontra, Mar 4: hello buddy, thanks a lot with advices and examples, it will help me a lot, thanks guys, when i get some parts of my story i will show you how it is to see if you like it or not, thanks a lot guys.

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Started by Canal_do_Lontra

Question

Need help with strange error

Rodrix, Mar 3: Hi (first post ever, I don´t know if this is the right place for placing this, so I apologize if it´s not) Could anyone tell me what´s wrong with this? I´m getting this error while using debug for testing and jumping between the maps on my...

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Started by Rodrix

Question

Critical error 80000004 at address 0000000

Rubialpha1234, Mar 2: I got an answer, how you can close this thread?

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Started by Rubialpha1234

Question

Early Route Trainers

MewTheMega, Mar 2: Typically there are also Bug Catchers, Rich Boys, Twins, Fishermen, School Kids. Really it just depends on the area. You could have Hikers if you have an early cave or mountain route. Also, another tip, you could take a look at what real Pokemon...

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Started by Adam's IQ

Discussion

My current fangame story

Kamkam2005, Mar 1: more about the evil team: * It's run by Nico (Hades) * The admins are based on Aphrodite, Hypnos, Kronos, and Gaia * The grunts tend to use the same typing as the admins they work for * They aim to rule the region like gods using the legendary...

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Started by Kamkam2005

Question

Level Cap per gym

TNTJ_357, Feb 28: I will test it tommorow but thx in advance *I see you are German like me*: Danke i werd morgen gleich testen.

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Started by TNTJ_357

Question

How i make the wild encounters appears depending on the choice?

Hobster/RobinHobin, Feb 26: thank you Pokeminer20 for da help

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Started by Canal_do_Lontra

let's come up with a plot/storyline!! :D

popplio25, Feb 25: https://pokemonfanon.fandom.com/wiki/Pokemon_Peace_and_Mayhem_Versions cause i'm not sure if i can do it on my own... probably... well...... i have a little bit at the top of the page in the link....

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Started by popplio25

Discussion

Pokemon Balance

mine4114, Feb 22: Looking for people to help create new Pokemon. If interested, go to this link.

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Started by mine4114

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About the Game Development forum (Updated 2 June)

pokedex entries help

[Essentials 19.1] Allowing an item to instant have an egg on the Daycare

Pokémon Fire Ash Script Error

Resources/Help for Pokemon TCG for GB

Pocket Venture (feat. proof of concept)

Howl causes game to freeze

How do I edit overworld sprites like trees in PKM Emerald?

What are ways to make a 3d pokemon game

Battle Royale in a Hotel

Looking for a Pokemon Kit

Seed problems

Elite Battle DX Pokemon shadow position

Adding more than 30 storage boxes crash

Water Tiles on Land (essentials)

Giving Pokemon

What are some features you have always wanted to see in a fan game that have never been pulled off?

Map connections change through event??

Help with scripting a custom move

Arrow Error

outdoor tilemaps

How could I fix this Editor error in Pokemon Essentials?

How do I edit sprites?

Pokémon Godot Engine

Editing an existing ROM hack

Can someone please help me? For some reason whenever I try to battle a trainer this error comes up. Did I mess something up I shouldn´t?

Links please to

ideas for pokemon location & names help

Which script handles how the time works?

How to display a Pokemon's type during battle next to the HP bars, like in Radical Red?

Anyone familair with devkitPro?

Will Grogro's Ultimate Pokemon Move Tutor get a STABmons mode?

[Pokemon Essentials v19.1] Adding a Trainer Move

How can I change the Essentials font size in 19.1?

Making an Electric Type Stealth Rock Move

Field Effects tutorial?

hey guys how i make a server to make my fan game get online features?

Opinions on an audacious Ability

Importing real world genetics into Pokemon

Project Sinnoh (preview)

Changing Trainer's Pokemon Limit in FR/LG Help

How to create a new region map for my fangame?

i am lost trying to make the story of my fan game, pls i need your help with example and advices.

Need help with strange error

Critical error 80000004 at address 0000000

Early Route Trainers

My current fangame story

Level Cap per gym

How i make the wild encounters appears depending on the choice?

let's come up with a plot/storyline!! :D

Pokemon Balance