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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

Other Tutorial How to make a game (with...

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Pokémon Essentials

Scripting Question Adding a flag or switch to...

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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

(14 pages)

popplio25, Aug 10: ooh, i like those :> thanks :3 yeah, that's right :> :3

339 21,108

Started by popplio25

I have problems with pokemon essential.

PipePérez, Aug 9: I have problems with pokemon essential. I removed the original files, because I wanted to make a second generation game, and now, when I try to test the game, no interface appears. What I do?

0 47

Started by PipePérez

Question

How do I get all Pokemon to use their Front-Facing sprites, flipping the player's Pokemon horizontally like in Fire Emblem GBA battle scenes?

SuperSpyroDragon64, Aug 7: Do you see how the characters face each other in this perspective? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJrcNZboTGU That's the look I want to go for in my game, where the Pokemon face each other. Pokemon Essentials already comes with good-looking...

0 92

Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Question

Need help with item effects

MTV2223, Aug 6: Hello im using Essentials v20.1 my question is how do I make it so when I use an item it adds or subtracts a variable as its effect?

0 89

Started by MTV2223

Question

How do I make my pokemons move in combat and not stay completely still?

1pocodeempatia, Aug 5: I want that when you meet a pokemon against a trainer or a wild battle, the pokemon makes small movements and is not completely still as if it were an image, what do I have to do?

0 104

Started by 1pocodeempatia

GOLDEN SUN RMXP KIT!

(2 pages)

Jathan, Aug 3: Yo, if you aren't going to finish this would you mind sending me what you already have? I wanted to do what you are doing a long time ago with this kit, I still have the original files which unfortunately seem to be impossible to find nowadays. I...

39 9,263

Started by maaddogg

Discussion

Changing the battle overlay

Ludow79, Aug 2: Ok.. I actually found how to do it xD I don't know how to close the thread tho

1 97

Started by Ludow79

Question

How do I insert sprites with PokeDSPic HGSS

RottenCrow, Jul 29: How do I insert images with PokeDSPic and get it to work? I've managed to index my files by saving them as a 256 color bmp, then changing the file extension to png, however every time I upload a sprite, it just appears as a mess of colors. I'm...

0 112

Started by RottenCrow

Game Idea

Really dumb meme hack idea. Open to suggestions to improve comedic value

MagnusCornholio, Jul 26: For some context. I am making a really haphazard and thrown together mini hack for Pokemon Omega Ruby for the sole purpose to make a Let's Play on YouTube have more flair and pizazz compared to my general competition. The idea is that I will be...

0 153

Started by MagnusCornholio

Question

Shiny Sparkles

Ludow79, Jul 23: Hello, so I've managed to create a kinda variant of shiny but rarer but how to create like the shiny animation stars? Like this: https://www.pokebip.com/pages/jeuxvideo/dossier_shasse/imagerie/autres/gif-etoile-4g-plhgss.gif but I want to...

0 145

Started by Ludow79

Question

Looking to start making fangames (preferably PMD), don't know anything, where to start?

Spatial_legendary, Jul 22: Yes understand sorry for the post just new to this whole thing but thanks for the advice

8 277

Started by Magical Illune

Moving Trainer Location in Pokemon Platinum

floodryan123, Jul 21: Hello, so I want to edit pokemon platinum to change the location of each trainer on the route in order to make it so that you have to fight each trainer in order to proceed, similar to how Garbage Green works. If anyone could provide me with help in...

0 143

Started by floodryan123

Question

Audio Issue

mine4114, Jul 18: No, the track plays non-stop. Also, the config file is set to Title.ogg, not title_origin.ogg.

2 198

Started by mine4114

Question

Ruined Town Tiles?

BlackKnight10, Jul 15: Hello there, I've been working on a fangame on RPG Maker XP and while things are going along smoothly so far, I'm just wondering if anyone knows, by chance, where I could find tiles for a ruined town? As in a town that has been destroyed with...

0 193

Started by BlackKnight10

Question

Intem that changes the Normal types.

StCooler, Jul 14: Hmmm, I beg to differ. This sounds like "punishing" the player for trying something that they think would benefit them and that sounds logical to them. This is kind of mean, and unfair, from the player's point of view. But if you revise your code...

5 231

Started by LuisMRL

Question

Different Trainer Sprites

Ludow79, Jul 12: I see, well I will do a mix of thing, thank you

4 384

Started by Ludow79

Pokedex

Poke2022, Jul 10: I have this problem. When I access the Pokedex, and I see the option "AREA". With a pokemon that cannot be obtained in the wild, everything is fine. With a pokemon that can be caught in the wild I get this error.

0 195

Started by Poke2022

Question

Where can i find a PWT system for v18.1?

Canal_do_Lontra, Jul 10: Hello guys, i only found a v17.x PWT system, and i don't know if there's this for v18.1, because i am really needing it to make my fan game, do you know some PWT system or arena system for pokemon essentials v18.1?

0 190

Started by Canal_do_Lontra

Question

How i get the function of Multiple Wild Grass from v19/20 to v18.1?

Canal_do_Lontra, Jul 10: hello mewthemega, i know that when the essentials update they delete all the wiki of the old versions, doing things hard to work, but i am with v18.1 maybe it won't be possible... D:

2 273

Started by Canal_do_Lontra

Discussion

Pokémon Godot Engine

BrainWave, Jul 6: I've created the game loop (a cycle of battle turn) as well as when the player wins/loses the battle. My next step is to add variation to the scene, which means more Pokémon, and more moves. I will be using Database to store data for Pokémon...

14 11,759

Started by BrainWave

Game Idea

Animalmon (Red Hack)

Cookiez4evr, Jul 5: Welcome to Animalmon! This hack isn't developed at this moment. It's just a concept idea. What's in this hack? - There should be brand-new starters - baby elephant, baby salamander, and baby turtle - Animals might have powers just physically....

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Started by Cookiez4evr

Battle Frontier hard crash.

Screen Lady, Jul 3: Okay, first of all: This project was moved from v17 a long time ago, though all of the Battle Frontier scripts are the exact same maps and scripts present in default v19. (which is what I am using.) I haven't edited the v19 scripts for the...

0 229

Started by Screen Lady

Question

Ability Script - Characteristics of Imposter and Illusion v20.1

OpalHeart, Jul 2: So I'm trying to create an ability called "Magic Trick" in Pokemon Essentials v20.1 It's very complicated, and I will try to explain it the best I can here. -Like Imposter, the user would automatically transform into the opponent's Pokemon,...

0 222

Started by OpalHeart

Question

Species name too long

kentasaiba, Jul 2: Having this for a while, how can I make it possible for more than 10 characters?

0 238

Started by kentasaiba

Discussion

kyou region base stats & stuff help

(3 pages)

popplio25, Jul 2: :3 how so?..... but let's get into that when all is done :>

58 2,910

Started by popplio25

Game Idea

Pokemon Cardinal, An entierly open world experiance

SuperSpyroDragon64, Jul 2: After designing a full set of Gym Leaders, it should be easy to copypaste stronger and weaker versions of their team for the player to fight depending on the number of badges they have accumulated. I'd recommend leaning into the open world aspect...

6 4,023

Started by Pokeminer20

Game Idea

Pocket Venture (feat. proof of concept)

BrainWave, Jul 1: I've completed the game loop. Now I'm setting up the layout for shops and party configuration.

11 5,546

Started by BrainWave

Game Idea

SWORD OF HEAVEN (ENGLISH)

sahamaneh, Jun 28: Game Name : Sword Of HEAVEN Version: 1.0.1 erver Features Newbie Pack ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Diamond 100000 B.Diamond 59999 Coin 9999999

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Started by sahamaneh

Question

Pokémon Fire Ash Script Error

AllUpInYoFaceYo, Jun 27: Sorry I don't have an answer for this but have the same issue, did you ever find a fix for this?

2 1,241

Started by Darkking653

Question

V20 - Says "Could not read Game.ini"?

Beloved Doll, Jun 24: I went ahead and downloaded the V20.1 version since that released. I added the graphics and audio from the Gen 8 pack as it didn't look like the V20.1 had them. I left the PBS alone as the pokemon list was updated up to gen 8 in the V20.1. Ran it as...

2 329

Started by Beloved Doll

Where is the list of pokemon in Pokemon Essentials

cloa513, Jun 24: What does PBS stand for? I assume Pokemon...

3 291

Started by cloa513

200 USD reward for anyone that teachs me how to add new abilities and items to emerald hackrom

Ti-65 Fukunotsuki, Jun 24: Adding new abilities requires you to have knowledge on assembly language and battle scripting. For adding new items, start with ASM again, structre it through the Item Manager. I'm sure you have at least a basic understanding of ASM, from what you...

2 359

Started by alexcoss26

Question

Help with developing a new rom hack

guigx, Jun 22: My rom hacking journey it´s starting well 😂. Thanks for letting me know 😁

2 285

Started by guigx

Question

Problem with Sappy - Music in the wrong order??

StCooler, Jun 22: I think this is the wrong section, you should post this question in the ROM Hacking section.

1 270

Started by firefurret41

Question

How do I give a Pokemon only 1-3 moves without an error?

StCooler, Jun 22: Try without the commas. If you find: module TrainersMetadata you'll see that in the compiler, moves have this "formatting": "Moves" => ,

2 375

Started by CaiGuyCrafter

Question

Mkxp-z has stopped working

Saketh123, Jun 22: Mkxp-z has stopped working This error shows up when I try to open the game. What should I do?

0 277

Started by Saketh123

Game Dev Software/sdk with language other than Ruby

JairygonZero, Jun 21: Oh, I encourage you to finish your work and I hope it will be a good application :D However isn't there any existing software that doesnt use Ruby in for scripting?

2 323

Started by JairygonZero

Question

how disappear Trainer after battle

Kaim Ji, Jun 20: Use the hidesprite and fadescreen script

1 240

Started by PLG ENTER

Question

(Scripting) How can I add a "Happiness" requirement to Mega Evolution (V18.1)

SeedotBrain, Jun 19: I'm looking to add a requirement to my game where, in order for a Pokemon to Mega Evolve, it needs the Mega Stone, Mega Ring, AND to have a happiness level of >220 (like Pokemon that evolve via happiness). I wanted to keep players from just catching...

0 307

Started by SeedotBrain

Discussion

Strange Error on my Game

CaiGuyCrafter, Jun 18: What I did is just go to the project file in the folder for the game, and as SOON as the window pops up, you hit the CTRL button. Then you'll see that it's starting to load something, and it will most likely fix the error.

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Started by CaiGuyCrafter

Game Idea

I don't know if this would be good or not

Hazel88, Jun 17: Ok so I had been playing Moemon a bit recently and I was inspired by them and a conversation that I had. My idea was a region that was monster girls (just like moemon) but they were based off of Kaiju, Dinosaurs, and other similar beasts. I was...

0 433

Started by Hazel88

Question

v20 Using items to store other items (Apricorn Box)

DJPeters, Jun 15: In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Apricorns are not stored in the player's regular inventory. Instead they are stored inside of a key item called the Apricorn Box. I want to replicate this behavior by having certain items not appear in the regular bag...

0 347

Started by DJPeters

RPG MAKER ON SALE- Which one should I get??

StCooler, Jun 14: To the best of my knowledge, RPG Maker XP is the only RPG Maker that has a framework specifically made for Pokémon fangames (the so called Pokémon Essentials). Pokémon Essentials was not ported to newer versions of RPG Maker because, if I'm not...

1 542

Started by TurtleTrash

Help Hacking Pokemon Crystal Rom Hack

masal, Jun 13: Can you specify exactly which part you want to hack? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Searching for an Author for the Site Turkisch Rezepte

2 559

Started by floodryan123

Question

(Scripting) How to add a new metadata property to maps

BlackOrderOfTheCross, Jun 11: def pbSleepingBagCheck if !map_metadata || !map_metadata.can_sleep pbMessage(_INTL("Can't use that here.")) return false end return true end add this in Item_utilities

3 536

Started by devad

Discussion

Error for Lorelei in TrainerTypes PBS files

BlackOrderOfTheCross, Jun 11: 67,ELITEFOUR_Lorelei,ELITE FOUR,100,frlg_gymbattle.ogg,frlg_trainervictory.ogg,frlg_tensebeforebattle.ogg,Female,,, try this.

1 384

Started by CaiGuyCrafter

Question

Keep getting this error when I run Pokemon Essentials V20

oreoman129934, Jun 11: Every time I try to run Essentials v20 I get this error: “Error initializing SDL: CoCreateInstance() DirectX error 0x80004005" I've tried to download clean copies of Essentials and my DirectX is on the latest version (Version 12) Does anyone know...

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Started by oreoman129934

Anyone familair with devkitPro?

sadorange, Jun 11: What's your programming background?

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Started by DarkDragonMeister

Discussion

Looking for a Pokemon Kit

CaiGuyCrafter, Jun 9: Lol, Euros. I don't know much about Euros, I just know it can go down to as much as three USD.

5 907

Started by Nova Ozuka

Question

How do I edit sprites?

CaiGuyCrafter, Jun 9: Haha same thing here 🤣 I thought it was just me

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Started by Caelem

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About the Game Development forum (Updated 2 June)

pokedex entries help

I have problems with pokemon essential.

How do I get all Pokemon to use their Front-Facing sprites, flipping the player's Pokemon horizontally like in Fire Emblem GBA battle scenes?

Need help with item effects

How do I make my pokemons move in combat and not stay completely still?

GOLDEN SUN RMXP KIT!

Changing the battle overlay

How do I insert sprites with PokeDSPic HGSS

Really dumb meme hack idea. Open to suggestions to improve comedic value

Shiny Sparkles

Looking to start making fangames (preferably PMD), don't know anything, where to start?

Moving Trainer Location in Pokemon Platinum

Audio Issue

Ruined Town Tiles?

Intem that changes the Normal types.

Different Trainer Sprites

Pokedex

Where can i find a PWT system for v18.1?

How i get the function of Multiple Wild Grass from v19/20 to v18.1?

Pokémon Godot Engine

Animalmon (Red Hack)

Battle Frontier hard crash.

Ability Script - Characteristics of Imposter and Illusion v20.1

Species name too long

kyou region base stats & stuff help

Pokemon Cardinal, An entierly open world experiance

Pocket Venture (feat. proof of concept)

SWORD OF HEAVEN (ENGLISH)

Pokémon Fire Ash Script Error

V20 - Says "Could not read Game.ini"?

Where is the list of pokemon in Pokemon Essentials

200 USD reward for anyone that teachs me how to add new abilities and items to emerald hackrom

Help with developing a new rom hack

Problem with Sappy - Music in the wrong order??

How do I give a Pokemon only 1-3 moves without an error?

Mkxp-z has stopped working

Game Dev Software/sdk with language other than Ruby

how disappear Trainer after battle

(Scripting) How can I add a "Happiness" requirement to Mega Evolution (V18.1)

Strange Error on my Game

I don't know if this would be good or not

v20 Using items to store other items (Apricorn Box)

RPG MAKER ON SALE- Which one should I get??

Help Hacking Pokemon Crystal Rom Hack

(Scripting) How to add a new metadata property to maps

Error for Lorelei in TrainerTypes PBS files

Keep getting this error when I run Pokemon Essentials V20

Anyone familair with devkitPro?

Looking for a Pokemon Kit

How do I edit sprites?