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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, Jazzy

Report bugs and errors in unmodified Essentials version 20

(51 pages)

WittPebble, Aug 7: I've been experiencing a bug related to eerie spell. When using th emove in battle if the pokemon faints the error below appears. It seems that the move is trying to still reduce the pp of the opponents mon even though it fainted. I even tried it in...

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Started by seeker

Your suggestions for Essentials

(16 pages)

Bigpokemonfan0, Jul 2: 1. I plan on making a randomized item that could respawn once every 6 am. All I know is midnight, which I don't want. I looked up on the essentialsdocs website about time-sensitive events. I can't test this every day, that only delays my project. ...

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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...

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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...

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Started by Marin

Scripting Question

Move that changes type based on the opponent's type weaknesses?

OverusedNameHere, Aug 11: Update: under this code, i find that the move alternates between types. i faced a pidgeot and it 2hko'd being flying first then fighting, then i 2hko'd a venusaur with the same turn order type as before -- first flying then fighting

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Started by OverusedNameHere

Scripting Question

How do I automatically set every battle in my game as 3v3 and SetStyle?

SuperSpyroDragon64, Aug 11: I probably need to add this code setBattleRule("setStyle") setBattleRule("3v3") somewhere into the start of the script that starts every Pokemon battle. But where? It works when I put that code into each NPC, but it would be quicker to put...

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Error

What is $Trainer.numbadges but for Essentials Version 20?

FL, Aug 11: $player.badge_count On Player_Deprecated (v19 script section) you can se the player deprecated values and the new ones. example: deprecated_method_alias :numbadges, :badge_count, removal_in: 'v20' deprecated_method_alias :metaID,...

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Scripting Question

Adding a flag or switch to make any Mon not in the Dex evolve

Vendily, Aug 11: Huh, talk about déjà vu. I typed up the code for this in v20 for a different user just yesterday. https://reliccastle.com/threads/5358/

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Started by theRiolvile

Error

Only the bottom left of the screen is visible in Version 20.1 on Mac?

Mindbender, Aug 11: I can only see the bottom left of the screen whenever I boot up the game. From the main menu, to the tutorial to the actual game, this is all I see. Is there something I need to do to be able to see the complete screen?

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Started by Mindbender

Error

Now even the default unchanged scripts have crash-causing errors?!

SuperSpyroDragon64, Aug 8: Turns out this error was because I'd coded some Pokemon moves wrong. If they were on my party's Pokemon, the crash happened. I've fixed the two moves that were causing the errors.

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Discussion

[Tutorial] How to add three type Pokemon

Frost the Fox, Aug 7: Not sure in v20, I'd have to look into it. It should be similar to v19, in which you just need to copy all of the type 2 code and rename it to type 3, or whatever type number is being made

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Started by Black Temple Gaurdian

Error

JohtoBlaziken's Bootleg Pokémon FireRed crashes in V19 due to usage of terms like "Interpreter::PBTrainers" and "Interpreter::PBItems" in NPCs

theRiolvile, Aug 7: I used this resource and updated it to some more of my own fangame which I been updating consistently working on it for 6 months but not satisfied on some small issues but due to rmxp's limited features like the NationalDex restriction I can get it...

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Error

Why is my Caltrops code consistently causing crashes during battle whenever any Pokemon tries using them?

Vendily, Aug 6: The OnSwitchIn Item Effect proc only takes 3 arguments Battle::ItemEffects::OnSwitchIn.add(:CALTROPS, proc { |item, battler, battle| next if battler.pbOpposingSide.effects >= 3 battler.pbOpposingSide.effects += 1 ...

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Scripting Question

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

Abdo.laye500, Aug 5: https://i.postimg.cc/FHhsxSTW/Screenshot-20220803-213458.png

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Started by DamonRuru

Error

"Undefined method effectiveweather"? SANDRUSH and CHLOROPHYL result in crashes during battles consistently.

SuperSpyroDragon64, Aug 5: "Undefined method effectiveweather". That's what the error says. Battle::AbilityEffects::SpeedCalc.add(:SANDRUSH, proc { |ability, battler, mult| next mult * 2 if .include?(battler.effectiveWeather) } ) I didn't even edit this...

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Error

Why is my "Pocket Sand" script causing crashes at startup, and why is the error reporter stuck in a loop of "Swap } and ). And again. And again."?

SuperSpyroDragon64, Aug 4: Thank you, that code looks right. But I still get this error message every time I get into a battle, no matter what NPC I am battling. Script error in event 5 (coords 27,4), map 3 (Aaa's house) Exception: NameError Message: wrong constant...

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Error

Every battle instantly crashes, what does "Given 2 arguments and expected 0" mean?

SuperSpyroDragon64, Aug 4: Hi, this is the error message and I have no idea what it means. I get this error message whether I try battling the default NPC "Camper Liam" that came with Pokemon Essentials or the default NPC "Brock". Script error in event 23 (coords...

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Opponents turn is occasionally being skipped v20.1

James Davy, Aug 4: Glad to have you here, but here's a pro tip: use <code></code> tags (changing angular brackets to square) when posting code.

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Started by AloSands

Changing font in the game (v20.1)

YuroAkashi, Aug 4: Hello everyone, I'm want to change the font in "MessageConfig", after I changed it the text now look like this , how can I make the text return to the original position ? https://i.imgur.com/29ZVm0x.png

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Started by YuroAkashi

Scripting Question

Terrain OnlyBike

peppewarrior1, Aug 3: Not at all quiet. I couldn't spend much time today except in the morning. Thanks again for everything

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Started by peppewarrior1

Eventing Question

Changing the tilesets and region map of a map by event.

burningplain, Aug 3: The easiest way to do this is just to have them be taken to a new map of the same name. If they are on the same map, the triggering event should have a transitional fade like a door and then at the end have them appear on the new map. If the...

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Started by peppewarrior1

PBS Question

EBDX won't work

Mr.Paradox, Aug 2: i added a cave bg for the encounter but when i get to the water the bg changes https://imgur.com/zV1Y4Wr.jpg

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Started by I draw pictures

Custom Feature Question

How do I make a Pokemon that has 2 evolutions only be able to evolve into one.

burningplain, Aug 1: The easiest way to do this is to just make a new ralts form which then evolves into a new kirlia form. Do this in the pokemonforms pbs. For the ralts you don't have to do anything other then just make a as long as you also make a kirlia. For...

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Started by PokeDude645

Scripting Question

Changing the displayed name of moves mid-battle to match the type of the Pokemon using it?

SuperSpyroDragon64, Aug 1: How do I change the displayed name of a certain move mid-battle to match the type of the Pokemon using it? I've got a move called "Attack", and every Pokemon learns it now. It changes its type to match the first type of its user. What code do...

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Scripting Question

Items sell prices not working right

Seenit45, Jul 29: The sell prices for items aren't programmed correctly in v20.1. If there is no sell price defined for an item, its sell price is a quarter of its buying price instead of half, and if it is defined, the ingame sell price is half of what the actual...

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Started by Seenit45

Scripting Question

Color in party ( Version 16.2)

felidaex, Jul 27: https://i.postimg.cc/rmZ4TqMw/2019-04-10-21-38-25-108.png I am trying to do the same function, I know that in version 17-20 it is with the following code: class Window_CommandPokemonColor < Window_CommandPokemon def...

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Started by felidaex

Scripting Question

Problem in surfing OW

Mahian23, Jul 27: During Surf, My Boy_Surf overlays the Surf_Base. I think it's a scripting problem that can be solved with some changes in Sprite_SurfBase or something in the script editor. Here's a Screenshot: https://i.imgur.com/5ESAmZ1.png

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Started by Mahian23

Scripting Question

How to make name rater nickname traded pokemon? How to make an NPC where if you show them a pokemon with a healing move, you get an item?

ethan2145, Jul 26: bump

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Started by ethan2145

Discussion

New to The Game

.hack, Jul 26: Hi Chaotic Otaku! Welcome to PC! It's great to see another passionate young dev join the forums! Have a general browse through the Fan games forums and it's sub forums! https://www.pokecommunity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=289 particulalrly game...

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Started by ChaoticOtaku183

Error

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

SuperSpyroDragon64, Jul 26: What's causing this error? Exception: ArgumentError Message: comparison of Symbol with :version failed Backtrace:

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Started by SuperSpyroDragon64

Scripting Question

How to add the pokedex to the Pokegear?

ethan2145, Jul 25: I'm really sorry-I havent got the slightest idea why i only JUST saw this. Thank you for your advice, but it didn't work, it said syntax error on line 181, which was the very last End. I wont be surprised if its incompatible since i have 18.1

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Started by ethan2145

Scripting Question

Script to change map connections

peppewarrior1, Jul 25: How should it change by event? I should change a small part but I haven't figured out how to do it yet.

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Started by kierandobson

Error

Trying to import older animations into v20.1

StCooler, Jul 25: Hi, I've worked on an animation project, and unfortunately, there is no easy solution. You need to go to the animation editor and manually update the animation. This is what happens to move animations that date back to v17, and the issue appears...

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Started by Seenit45

Scripting Question

Manually triggering evolution

StCooler, Jul 25: This is because the class doesn't separate between the visual menu and the evolution process... I think you should find the definition of: def pbStartScreen(pokemon,newspecies) and rework it a bit.

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Started by desbrina

Scripting Question

Having Trouble with Custom Move

StCooler, Jul 21: The problem is that you're checking user.effects but you don't set it to true anywhere. You should set it in pbChargingTurnEffect(): def pbChargingTurnEffect(user,target) user.effects = true end However, if you check around how...

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Started by PowerKong

Scripting Question

How to change a battlers data mid-fight? v19.1

StCooler, Jul 20: Actually a PokeBattler_Pokemon is not the same as a PokeBattle_Battler. The former is the Pokémon as it is in your team, and the latter is the Pokémon as it is in battle. Some attributes are synchronised between the Battler and the Pokémon (e.g. the...

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Started by AlephSubZeroWasTaken

Undefined value BREAKNECKBLITZ

PowerKong, Jul 20: Ok, I got it fixed. Thanks!

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Started by PowerKong

Error

class error I can't open up RPG Maker xp

Captain cookie, Jul 19: Yeah it didn't work so I'm just going to start over it's fine I wasn't that far in it anyways I just hope it doesn't happen again when I'm further in thanks for trying to help though.

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Started by Captain cookie

Scripting Question

"Evolution Chaos" in Essentials?

Blackhammer99, Jul 19: Oh wow I'm just a dummy apparently. Honestly, I just (yet again) assumed this would be something more complicated. I tested it on a bunch of Pokemon that I knew would evolve at a specific level and then just came right back here lol... I'm sorry to...

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Started by Blackhammer99

Error

Error occuring whenever a Pokemon uses a move in battle.

StCooler, Jul 19: You seem to be using v19 or v20 (I know only v18). Actually the error is on line 3689 of the function pbAnimation in the script PokeBattle_ActualScene lol. Does this happen every time you use any move? Or a specific move? Can you post the code...

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Started by Entay7777

Custom Feature Question

Turn berries into berry juice?

Mayflower_Parker, Jul 18: I have a NPC in a juice bar who is supposed to accept 4 berries of the player's choice from their bag and turn them into berry juice. How would I go about that?

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Started by Mayflower_Parker

Error

Can't open my game anymore.

Captain cookie, Jul 17: Okay I know it's been a year since this conversation happened but I was wondering if you could help me with the same problem I have a class error and I'm guessing I have to do the same thing that the other guy did to fix it but the thing is I don't...

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Started by kichtaka

Scripting Question

Getting a list of Pokémon evolutions

FL, Jul 17: $Trainer.party.species_data.get_evolutions It returns all evolution data. Each evolution data is an array with evolution_species, evolution_method and evolution_parameter. I did this here.

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Started by desbrina

Error

Home not defined in metadata error help!

Entay7777, Jul 17: I keep getting this error when attempting to start the game - something that happened randomly as it was booting fine beforehand. Exception: RuntimeError Message: The entry Home is required in metadata.txt section Compiler:776:in...

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Started by Entay7777

Ok so I installed a thing to add all pokemon, and now the pokemon show up wierd.

PokeDude645, Jul 16: Ok so I just downloaded a Gen 8 pack, which basically added every pokemon 1-8, it took a while to get the resizing plugin to work but when I got it working this happened. Can someone tell me how to fix it? Why are the pokemon hovering like they are...

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Started by PokeDude645

Error

Help about translate language file

peppewarrior1, Jul 14: Not at all. I had friends of mine translating games and I remembered it worked like this

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Started by abcvetter

Error

SystemStackError due to map connection

Seenit45, Jul 14: I connected two maps together, but whenever I enter one of them and walk on random spots, I keep getting an error saying the stack level is too deep and crashes the game. There's also no backtrace on the error log. Does anyone know what could cause...

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Started by Seenit45

Error

Problem with map connection

peppewarrior1, Jul 14: Hi I'm a new user in the forum and I hope I have caught the right section in case excuse me. I have a small problem that has been driving me crazy for hours that is despite having connected the maps when I try to change maps from the game it does...

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Started by peppewarrior1

Scripting Question

Help adding Move Relearner to the Party Screen

Samusnotmetroid, Jul 13: So I found this https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=407245 and this person has added the move relearner to their party screen so that it's accessible at all time and I would like to add this to my game but I'm having trouble adding...

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Started by Samusnotmetroid

PBS Question

What is an Encounter limit?

Jazzy, Jul 11: Closed.

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Started by Bigpokemonfan0

Scripting Question

Adding move relearner to party screen

Samusnotmetroid, Jul 11: Hi there, sorry for necroposting but I would like to know how to implement this. I placed in the scripts but I don't know how to overall get it to work. I managed to get the option to appear but I don't know how to call the script I put the code in.

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Started by Wonsul

Scripting Question

Fused Pokemon

kentasaiba, Jul 11: Is there a script where I can fuse two pokemon (without DNA-Splicers or anything) so just to make one out of two, with the fused pokemon in the PSB? And where to put it in the Script Editor please.

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Started by kentasaiba

Scripting Question

Can anyone help with a custom intro scene??

bez850, Jul 8: I'm relatively new to Pokemon Essentials, but I'm picking it up fast with the wiki. But!!! I want to make a custom intro for my game. I don't really have an exact image in my head. However, I know I want the actual game intro screen to have a...

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Started by bez850

Error

Elite Battle DX Error

FL, Jul 3: According to the instructions, EBDX isn't compatible with the latest version of Essentials.

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Started by PlasmaRoto

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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

Move that changes type based on the opponent's type weaknesses?

How do I automatically set every battle in my game as 3v3 and SetStyle?

What is $Trainer.numbadges but for Essentials Version 20?

Adding a flag or switch to make any Mon not in the Dex evolve

Only the bottom left of the screen is visible in Version 20.1 on Mac?

Now even the default unchanged scripts have crash-causing errors?!

[Tutorial] How to add three type Pokemon

JohtoBlaziken's Bootleg Pokémon FireRed crashes in V19 due to usage of terms like "Interpreter::PBTrainers" and "Interpreter::PBItems" in NPCs

Why is my Caltrops code consistently causing crashes during battle whenever any Pokemon tries using them?

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

"Undefined method effectiveweather"? SANDRUSH and CHLOROPHYL result in crashes during battles consistently.

Why is my "Pocket Sand" script causing crashes at startup, and why is the error reporter stuck in a loop of "Swap } and ). And again. And again."?

Every battle instantly crashes, what does "Given 2 arguments and expected 0" mean?

Opponents turn is occasionally being skipped v20.1

Changing font in the game (v20.1)

Terrain OnlyBike

Changing the tilesets and region map of a map by event.

EBDX won't work

How do I make a Pokemon that has 2 evolutions only be able to evolve into one.

Changing the displayed name of moves mid-battle to match the type of the Pokemon using it?

Items sell prices not working right

Color in party ( Version 16.2)

Problem in surfing OW

How to make name rater nickname traded pokemon? How to make an NPC where if you show them a pokemon with a healing move, you get an item?

New to The Game

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

How to add the pokedex to the Pokegear?

Script to change map connections

Trying to import older animations into v20.1

Manually triggering evolution

Having Trouble with Custom Move

How to change a battlers data mid-fight? v19.1

Undefined value BREAKNECKBLITZ

class error I can't open up RPG Maker xp

"Evolution Chaos" in Essentials?

Error occuring whenever a Pokemon uses a move in battle.

Turn berries into berry juice?

Can't open my game anymore.

Getting a list of Pokémon evolutions

Home not defined in metadata error help!

Ok so I installed a thing to add all pokemon, and now the pokemon show up wierd.

Help about translate language file

SystemStackError due to map connection

Problem with map connection

Help adding Move Relearner to the Party Screen

What is an Encounter limit?

Adding move relearner to party screen

Fused Pokemon

Can anyone help with a custom intro scene??

Elite Battle DX Error