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Pokémon Essentials

All questions and discussion about Pokémon Essentials, the Pokémon game kit for RPG Maker XP, go in here. Also contains links to the latest downloads and the Essentials Wiki.

Section Staff: _pheebee, StCooler

Report bugs and errors in unmodified Essentials version 20

(51 pages)

DerShining, Oct 4: Hello, I'm having a bug and find no cure. If i'm opening some Events, RPGXP just closes. No Error report, nothing. It happend first with one specific page from my NPC everytime i scrolled, it closed. I deleted the page and rewrote it, that worked,...

1,269 255,448

Started by seeker

Your suggestions for Essentials

(16 pages)

Disccat, Aug 30: For an open-world project, where arena bosses can be fought in any order, it would be nice to be able to set the level of a trainer's Pokémon to the same level as the highest of the player's team. With a minimum level like 50 for example, if the...

382 89,400

Started by seeker

Release

Pokémon Essentials, version 20.1 - 20th June 2022

Maruno, Jun 20: Pokémon Essentials, version 20.1 20th June 2022 Change log Essentials v20.1 has now been released. This version mainly adds bug fixes, including ones tackling memory leaks and maps appearing in the wrong places. Download it today! You do not...

4 7,297

Started by Maruno

Forum Info

About the Pokémon Essentials forum

Marin, Oct 2018: *About the Pokémon Essentials forumWelcome to the Pokémon Essentials forum! Questions and discussion about Pokémon Essentials are more than welcome here. If you're trying to script something new but are having trouble doing so, feel free to ask...

0 11,017

Started by Marin

Scripting Question

Calling and disposing of signposts

syruda, Jan 29: I know you are able to call a signpost with $scene.spriteset.addUserSprite(LocationWindow.new("LOCATION NAME")). However, I was wondering if there was a way to get rid of it in a similar fashion as crossing over a map connection to prevent them from...

0 35

Started by syruda

Temporarily disable the Trainer Card

SandraBubble, Jan 29: is there a way to do this now in 20.1???

5 1,238

Started by Joltik

Scripting Question

Advanced HM Item script question for essentials v19

Buddershroom, Jan 28: Hi there. I've been using FeelsMoyoMan's Advanced HM Items script for essentials V19 (https://reliccastle.com/resources/803/) to replace HMs in my project. It's a great script but it doesn't support certain HMs I want to use in my project, mainly...

0 38

Started by Buddershroom

Error

Argument Error

Loginator1113, Jan 27: I'm trying to test the game out with some new maps I transferred over, but whenever I try it, I get this message. How do I fix this?

0 33

Started by Loginator1113

Custom Feature Question

Is there a way to have multiple diving-themes for different underwater-maps?

HufsaTheGreat96, Jan 24: Coral reef is definitely one that I have planned, if only because it suits the lagoon-vibes so well and I especially want to explore the deep sea where there is no natural light, something that lends itself well to ambient sounds as you explore, and...

2 63

Started by HufsaTheGreat96

Error

Pokemon Essentials V19.1 and Generation 8 Project v1.1.0 error "comparison of Symbol with :version failed"

Kitten McNugget, Jan 24: Same exact error... did you figure it out?

1 460

Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Eventing Question

Check pokemon size

SandraBubble, Jan 23: I got it!! https://i.ibb.co/YfjJdTh/eaeaeae.png

1 47

Started by SandraBubble

Scripting Question

How do you give Pokemon?

Goombawarrior, Jan 21: I am making a Pokemon Essentials game in the HGSS kit, but when I do the pbAddPokemon command, it says it doesn't recognize it! SO HOW THE HECK DO I ADD POKEMON???? Can someone PLEASE help?

0 67

Started by Goombawarrior

How do I change the player sprite?

Goombawarrior, Jan 21: I want to use the HGSS kit for Pokemon Essentials, but the player character defaults to Brock for some reason, and I don't know how to change it. Can someone please help?

0 39

Started by Goombawarrior

PBS Question

Having the player type a password

Captain cookie, Jan 20: I have a question is there any way for the player in the game to type in a password what I mean is I want to make it to where they can't get through a door unless they have the right password however I don't know how to implement something that lets...

0 63

Started by Captain cookie

Battle Box Font?!

kentasaiba, Jan 20: I tried the same with pbDrawTextPositions in UI-Party, but it wont work. Anyone know what the problem could be?

7 4,911

Started by korjamer

Scripting Question

Essentials V20 - PWT Script

Vendily, Jan 20: The script recently got an unofficial update to v20.1 https://reliccastle.com/resources/1154/

1 74

Started by Lory

Enabling Debug Mode without RPGMakerXP

Safr, Jan 19: I try to enable debug mode but this error happens, i hope someone can help me

15 43,193

Started by Mushroom Mountain

Scripting Question

Help with happiness mechanics?

Pikminjp, Jan 17: So I'm making a Pokemon game where I have a Pokemon ability, depending on your friendship. Their attack/special attack will raise for each milestone. * 1.1: 100 * 1.2: 200 * 1.3: 252 It seems like there isn't any scripts I can copy as...

0 43

Started by Pikminjp

PBS Question

Eevee evolutions

Captain cookie, Jan 17: Yeah I had a feeling they weren't in there thank you do you know how I can replace them with the Sun Stone and the Moonstone though I'm kind of new to this I have somewhat of an idea I think but I want to make sure it's the correct way to do it so...

2 90

Started by Captain cookie

Scripting Question

How to enable Debug Mode if the setting script is separated from the Scripts.rxdata file?

Safr, Jan 16: I try to open debug on pokemon eon guardian but it always show this error when starting this game, is that mean the script block debug? Hope you can help me

22 8,409

Started by DamonRuru

Error

Game crashes when sending out a Pokémon

MoonlightRose, Jan 16: This happens when it's time for me to send out my Pokémon at the start of a battle Script error in event 5 (coords 24,34), map 106 (starting town) Exception: NoMethodError

0 42

Started by MoonlightRose

Scripting Question

How to make an ability check if the user is a certain type?

MoonlightRose, Jan 13: Tried lifting the user.types script from Psywave but something is wrong and I'm pretty sure that's it. Battle::AbilityEffects::DamageCalcFromUser.add(:RAILGUN, proc { |ability, user, target, move, mults, baseDmg, type| if user.types ==...

0 90

Started by MoonlightRose

Eventing Question

Sliding Blocks for gym ?

LivyAmerdawn, Jan 13: So... I had this idea of a psychic gym where you could move platforms around, in the model below they are 1x1x2 stone blocks but in the final version they would be 3x3x2. The "dusty" coloured tiles are where the stones can move to, but the...

0 65

Started by LivyAmerdawn

I can't run Pokemon Essentials.

_pheebee, Jan 9: I've moved your thread to the correct section as this is an issue with your copy of Pokémon Essentials. I reccomend re-downloading Pokémon Essentials and making sure the Data folder has "Actor.rxdata"

1 160

Started by Goombawarrior

PBS .txt files are now .dat?

roeliebobs, Jan 3: Hey, I know this is a really old post, but I am running into the same problem, only the download links had expired. Does anyone know what I have to download to fix this?

3 2,469

Started by SoullessGlaceon

Scripting Question

How do I make all attacking moves able to hit opponents regardless of distance from the attacker in Triple Battles?

SuperSpyroDragon64, Dec 27: Triple Battles have this system where Pokemon can only use most attacks on each other if they're close enough to each other, so how can I delete that restriction from my game entirely? Whether a Pokemon is in the middle, on the left, or on the...

0 115

Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Scripting Question

Default Essentials "Shift distant battlers" code never activates, and never sends the last Pokemon in a 3v3 match to the center. HELP TOO LONG TO WRIT

SuperSpyroDragon64, Dec 27: Oh. Well, that's kind of dumb. How do I alter the code so that it will shift distant battlers when the foe has 2 Pokemon left, and 1 Pokemon left, so everyone can attack that Pokemon?

4 598

Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Error

ERROR, the game don't STAR (Scripting error?)

StCooler, Dec 27: First of all, you seem to use Pokémon Essentials v16.3. Just so you know, currently, v20.1 is released. Unless you have many custom scripts, I advise you to upgrade to v20.1, so that more people can help you. About your error. I don't have...

1 135

Started by ENOCH VK

Error

Pokemon Essentials v18 Pokedex not woking

StCooler, Dec 27: Actually this bug you're showing is the line I have added. It was meant to display some information on the Pokédex, because apparently, there was some errors in it. If you remove he line: raise _INTL("DEBUG: species = {1}; form = {2};...

17 2,070

Started by 00GreenTea00

Scripting Question

V 19.1 Uncatchable Pokemon

Semolous, Dec 23: What's the rule? I'd like to try it and see if it works in v19

2 249

Started by Semolous

Creating a new Poké Ball

(2 pages)

doctorCatster, Dec 22: this code actually still works in 20.1, but it needs a tiny tweak. Battle::PokeBallEffects::IsUnconditional.add(:SHINEBALL,proc{|ball,battle,battler| next true if battler.pokemon && battler.pokemon.shiny? next false }) is the code that I...

29 3,670

Started by RPD490

Scripting Question

Creating an Inverse Battle Effect

z770i1, Dec 21: Which type is the move and how many PP does it have? Can i use it in the v20.1 essentials or do i need to change the code?

8 1,188

Started by Redylriws

Eventing Question

Adding in EBDX nuzlocke

Luka S.J., Dec 19: You can find the docs here.

1 156

Started by Mmix01

Scripting Question

Trying to add in EBDX nuzlocke

Mmix01, Dec 18: Sorry, I know it says pretty straight forward how to install the nuzlocke patch for someone who's experienced, I just cant figure it out. Mainly; WHAT code I use to start the nuzlocke & configure it, and WHERE in my game i put it. I've been trying...

0 132

Started by Mmix01

Eventing Question

Giving a trainer multiple teams

Mmix01, Dec 18: Thank you, this helped and I was able to figure out! I really appreciate it :)

3 224

Started by Mmix01

Changing font in the game (v20.1)

misha17, Dec 14: Hey, I'm having similar issues did you fix this in the end?

1 505

Started by YuroAkashi

Scripting Question

Cant generate Egg Moves for wild pokemon Forms (v17)

ArchyTheArc, Dec 13: Realise this is for a bit of an older version but apparently egg moves should be supported? anyway, the code i use is a reworked version of the egg move inheritance in breeding. pbRgssOpen("Data/eggEmerald.dat","rb"){|f| ...

0 133

Started by ArchyTheArc

Error

4th move in trainers mysteriously disappears after closing window in debug mode

Alelgrande223, Dec 11: Hi! Ever since earlier today, any time I create a custom trainer, any 4th move for their Pokémon gets erased as soon as I close the debug window. Like I re-open it the second I close it and there it is, gone, just a -. It's annoying, I mean I can...

0 147

Started by Alelgrande223

Error

Many error messages now

SandraBubble, Dec 11: Final edit: I solved everything. Idk how but using a song called "blank.mid" for maps that I don't want them to play any music made the game softlock. No more errors right now, weird!

1 138

Started by SandraBubble

Scripting Question

Issues with font positioning/colour changes

misha17, Dec 11: I'm having 2 font/text specific issues. I'm using Essentials v.20.1 1. I have changed my font and after playing around with the Y offset in MessageConfig I finally got it the right size and position... in some places only. Even though the Y...

0 107

Started by misha17

Error

Can't Cross Maps

Atlat, Dec 10: Alright, so I'm having this really weird issue lately where my map connections ARE working and I can see the map, but when I try to cross over to it, I just can't. What makes this issue even weirder is that it is wholly inconsistent as hell....

0 100

Started by Atlat

Error

Can't Get Past Error Message

Loginator1113, Dec 8: I had to adjust a few things to get it to work, but now it's working properly!

5 171

Started by Loginator1113

Error

Bug jumping over a ledge

SandraBubble, Dec 8: I have the latest version and I also got the bugfixes plugin, and now sometimes when I jump over a ledge, the camera shifts ONCE to the direction I'm going, why is that?? I clearly remember that not happening in older versions, and it's very...

0 157

Started by SandraBubble

Scripting Question

HP Bar animation

Mikefire11, Dec 6: How can I make the hp bar start dropping after the pokemon stops blinking cause it got damaged. The animation currently starts playing immediately after the animation starts and not at the end of it .

0 199

Started by Mikefire11

Scripting Question

Heal Pokemon over time (Overworld)

James Davy, Dec 6: Your code appears to be correct. I would suggest a larger HP gain rate for higher-level Pokémon unless you want to take hundreds of steps to fully heal a Pokémon. Perhaps an HP gain by a ceiling quotient of totalhp by the maximum number of steps as...

3 281

Started by e463gx

PBS Question

Pokémon Type Question [v20.1]

James Davy, Dec 6: Refer to this post. I posted a way to implement triple-type Pokémon in version 20.1.

1 170

Started by EternalSorceri8990

Error

Evolution error

James Davy, Dec 4: How is the evolution method defined in the scripts?

3 469

Started by RyuKunMR

Looking for tutoring to learn Ruby through Pokemon Essentials.

PeachyGlitch, Dec 2: Hi! I want to do a deep, deep dive into Ruby/RGSS and RPGMaker through Pokemon Essentials. In one year, I've finished a super basic super short pokemon type game. I've watched most of Thundaga's videos, many of them multiple times, I've spent a...

0 205

Started by PeachyGlitch

Scripting Question

REPLACING THE RIBBON SUMMARY PAGE WITH IV/EV Check

Mikefire11, Dec 1: Hello, i just recently returned to creating a fan game with pokemon essentials and i am wondering if someone knows a way to replace the 5th page in the summary tab (the ribbon one) with an EV/I check one. This is for Essentials V20.1

0 186

Started by Mikefire11

PBS Question

Shadow Pokemon Graphics (20.1)

e463gx, Dec 1: Where are the shadow Pokemon Graphics kept? There's a "Shadow" folder under Pokemon, but there's no Pokemon images in it, such as the Electrobuzz example from the demo. I'm trying to add Shadow Gyarados, but upon battling the battler is still...

0 201

Started by e463gx

Eventing Question

Partner trainer

Captain cookie, Dec 1: Okay I figured it all out thank you for your help I'm very much new to this stuff

2 207

Started by Captain cookie

Scripting Question

Need help programming two new Abilities

James Davy, Nov 30: It's likely either version 18.1 or 19.1 but 20.1 has it built in. You can check what version your code is by looking at the very bottom of the Settings script.

3 327

Started by Magma Grunt Maddie

Scripting Question

change frame rate in game

lemiho19, Nov 29: worked through the problem https://i.ibb.co/H2brQRJ/Screenshot-28.png that was my solution

1 210

Started by lemiho19

Scripting Question

Pokemon Sprite Window

Cirolg98, Nov 27: In the Pokedex and in the summary there is a limit on the sprite displayed, how can I change it?

0 205

Started by Cirolg98

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Report bugs and errors in unmodified Essentials version 20

Your suggestions for Essentials

Pokémon Essentials, version 20.1 - 20th June 2022

About the Pokémon Essentials forum

Calling and disposing of signposts

Temporarily disable the Trainer Card

Advanced HM Item script question for essentials v19

Argument Error

Is there a way to have multiple diving-themes for different underwater-maps?

Pokemon Essentials V19.1 and Generation 8 Project v1.1.0 error "comparison of Symbol with :version failed"

Check pokemon size

How do you give Pokemon?

How do I change the player sprite?

Having the player type a password

Battle Box Font?!

Essentials V20 - PWT Script

Enabling Debug Mode without RPGMakerXP

Help with happiness mechanics?

Eevee evolutions

How to enable Debug Mode if the setting script is separated from the Scripts.rxdata file?

Game crashes when sending out a Pokémon

How to make an ability check if the user is a certain type?

Sliding Blocks for gym ?

I can't run Pokemon Essentials.

PBS .txt files are now .dat?

How do I make all attacking moves able to hit opponents regardless of distance from the attacker in Triple Battles?

Default Essentials "Shift distant battlers" code never activates, and never sends the last Pokemon in a 3v3 match to the center. HELP TOO LONG TO WRIT

ERROR, the game don't STAR (Scripting error?)

Pokemon Essentials v18 Pokedex not woking

V 19.1 Uncatchable Pokemon

Creating a new Poké Ball

Creating an Inverse Battle Effect

Adding in EBDX nuzlocke

Trying to add in EBDX nuzlocke

Giving a trainer multiple teams

Changing font in the game (v20.1)

Cant generate Egg Moves for wild pokemon Forms (v17)

4th move in trainers mysteriously disappears after closing window in debug mode

Many error messages now

Issues with font positioning/colour changes

Can't Cross Maps

Can't Get Past Error Message

Bug jumping over a ledge

HP Bar animation

Heal Pokemon over time (Overworld)

Pokémon Type Question [v20.1]

Evolution error

Looking for tutoring to learn Ruby through Pokemon Essentials.

REPLACING THE RIBBON SUMMARY PAGE WITH IV/EV Check

Shadow Pokemon Graphics (20.1)

Partner trainer

Need help programming two new Abilities

change frame rate in game

Pokemon Sprite Window