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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!

Section Staff: Vendily, Urusius

Graphics & Music

Overworld Graphics ALL Lucas and Dawn Sprites

1 Day Ago by The cool Treecko

Scripts, Tutorials & Tools

Essentials Script LAVASURF [ESSENTIALS V18]

2 Hours Ago by भाग्य ज्योति

Pokémon Essentials

Other Question Some questions and help...

1 Hour Ago by StCooler

Forum Info

About the Game Development forum

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

Game Idea

Pokemon Legends

DashBoy10, Jan 26: Whoops! Sorry, I realized that from the start. Here is the link https://discord.gg/XcFZVDtEcQ = I changed it so it has infinite uses and no expiration date, so now anyone can join.

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Started by DashBoy10

Question

Essentials 1.18.1 - Color text in scripts

StCooler, Jan 26: Currently, seeing the way it is coded, what you ask is not possible. You are refering to the following function: def pbMessage(message,commands=nil,cmdIfCancel=0,skin=nil,defaultCmd=0,&block) and if you look at its code, you'll find that...

2 102

Started by ZonaZeroDgameplay

Needed help with Pokemon Essentials On rpg maker xp, error message: Warning: Map 5, as mentioned in the map connecting area, was not found.

Mkol103, Jan 25: This is the ROMhacking thread. This question would be better off in the Game Development thread.

1 106

Started by AuraGG

Untitled

The cool Treecko, Jan 25: never had this problem in essentials v18.1, Even though I have been changing every single freaking line in any pbs file. Maybe there is some issue with your OS or computer...

3 149

Started by luck1973

Would this be too hard for a third gym leader?

Lordecoxinha, Jan 24: As long as the player has ways around it, it's fine imo.

4 249

Started by AwesomeToadUltimate

Question

What did I do wrong?

NettoHikari, Jan 24: You made a map with one tileset, then switched the map's tileset to a shorter one, which means that any tiles that were near the bottom of the original tileset that you put on this map now can't be found. To fix it, simply install and run the script...

1 86

Started by SamdeMan123124

How could my evil team work?

Lordecoxinha, Jan 24: Simple solution: make it so their base is located near the end. That would explain how they have access to those types before the player does. Not-so-simple solution: scatter some Pokémon they use in different areas according to their secondary...

2 136

Started by AwesomeToadUltimate

Discussion

How to make a good "villain team" base

Lordecoxinha, Jan 24: Hi! I work as a concept artist so here are some simple tips on how to design believable maps: - Think of what that place would normally be used for (Is your evil team more science-based like Team Galactic? use elements that relate to that, like...

1 195

Started by chocomiru

Game Idea

Need thoughts on game idea

CrystalConix, Jan 22: Ye was thinking of making the story up to 40 hours, just wonder how hard the idea would be 😅

2 155

Started by CrystalConix

Question

How to fix priority identification in Perspective mode in Pokémon Essentials?

MessiDuvidoso, Jan 21: I use normal, but it would be amazing if I could use perspective. Would someone good at scripting be able?

2 171

Started by MessiDuvidoso

Question

Pokemon essentials 64x64 tiles resolution

भाग्य ज्योति, Jan 15: Good Luck and Best Of Luck. Link of Bulk sprite resizer- https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=439126

5 233

Started by drk090

Pokemon ABS v.2.5

भाग्य ज्योति, Jan 14: same here too.

4 1,340

Started by DarkPsychic

Question

Is there a way to change a fog / panorama script through an Event?

B+, Jan 14: I wanted to try something with panoramas. I was wondering, would it be possible to change the Z position of a panorama via an event? Event commands have the "script" section, and I've seen the use of '$' when other scripts are changed, but I'm...

0 86

Started by B+

Question

Random Hidden Ability (Pokemon Essentials 18.1)

Zancrowe, Jan 14: Is it possible? I have set it so pokemon have a 5% chance to have their hidden ability. But i quite like RNG so it would be cool to have a pool of abilities and have it so any pokemon can get them (if hidden). Example: HIDDEN STRENGTH (HUGE...

0 137

Started by Zancrowe

Question

Flash (Swf format) intro

Mr.Paradox, Jan 14: I work on fangame essentials v17 and i installed the intro flash script but now in 2021 it doesn't work anymore and i get this insteadhttps://imgur.com/KoaQ3Vb.jpg

0 97

Started by Mr.Paradox

Question

Connectivity between two fan-games (or two hacked roms)?

sabrevolt, Jan 14: Wasn't aware of that, thanks!

3 169

Started by sabrevolt

Question

How can I change Pokémon Essentials v18 party screen to pokemon SDK Party Screen?

Canal_do_Lontra, Jan 13: Hey everyone, I need help in changing Party screen of my fan game (I am using Pokemon Essentials v18), I don't have ideas for a party screen, and I liked so much the Pokémon SDK party screen, Can somebody help me on this?...

0 122

Started by Canal_do_Lontra

Game Idea

Pokémon Virtuity

GraceAndFame, Jan 12: STORY: Born in a region of great fame and vivid color known as Imartia, you and your sister Christa are aspiring Pokemon Trainers looking to prove yourselves as the greatest in the region. And what better way to do so than to test yourselves in...

0 328

Started by GraceAndFame

Question

Android Pokémon fan game maker?

Galactic charizard, Jan 12: Ok it's so hard to make something like that but if you use a window 10 launcher app on your mobile then the mobile will be able to make games with pc apps

5 10,416

Started by davidbuddy9

Question

pokemon-related tools or rpgmaker xp?

भाग्य ज्योति, Jan 11: Following Karthick's message, you can also use PSDK(by Nuri Yuri) to make fangames, just like in Pokemon Essentials.

3 278

Started by ril

Question

Custom move animations, how?

The cool Treecko, Jan 11: Thanks

5 280

Started by The cool Treecko

Game Idea

Evermere Revamp

भाग्य ज्योति, Jan 11: Nice idea! I really liked the idea of Coliseum Master.

1 171

Started by Warock1b

Question

Is there a anime fan game? (For example, Hunter Hunter, One Piece etc)

AwesomeToadUltimate, Jan 10: There's Dragon Ball Z Team Training, though it's a mod of FireRed

1 190

Started by Lucadelicious

Discussion

Fixing the problems in pokemon battle system

silverlime, Jan 10: I had an idea that I implemented for my game to fix this. I'm making it so that purchased healing items cannot be used in battle, but ones found otherwise can be. This way it's not a pain to have to go back to a Pokemon Center every 5 minutes, but...

10 464

Started by silver-wind

Improved AI

GraceAndFame, Jan 8: Considering how new I am to essentials and ruby altogether I don't think I could :(

7 383

Started by GraceAndFame

Question

Help me! How do I make sure that every time I enter a map, there is a small percentage of an event happening?

Meister_anon~Master_o f_None, Jan 5: You need to tell people what rom base you're using so they know how best to help.

3 462

Started by MessiDuvidoso

Game Idea

Pokemon Ultimate/ Pokemon Prior

Meister_anon~Master_o f_None, Jan 5: Its best to start small to keep from getting discouraged and build your knowledge base. I don't know what you know, but I recommend using CFRU for your proposed game, that base seems to have everything you need for setting up. ...

1 357

Started by SadOldMan

Question

How to make the Roost attack heal the Pokémon through the party, outside the battle system?

Meister_anon~Master_o f_None, Jan 5: Best thing for when you want to emulate another effect is to look at the code for places where it does that thing. So try looking at the code for moves like surf, aromatherapy, or soft-boiled etc. Good luck.

1 456

Started by MessiDuvidoso

Question

How do I check the type of the last move used in the battle?

Meister_anon~Master_o f_None, Jan 5: Don't know if this will help but what about checking the code for keckleons ability that changes its type based on what move was last used against it., there could be something there.

4 332

Started by etherpotatodev

Question

Disc Changer Compatibility

YashPokeFan123, Jan 5: Hey SuzuiXii can you tell me how to do this script and disc system work I am very confused plz tell me step by step how you do it.

7 2,025

Started by SuzuiXii

Question

Merciless Script (Pokemon Essentials v17.2)

Cachusco, Jan 4: Thanks a lot! I will try it 😀

2 289

Started by Cachusco

Discussion

One Piece replacement of capture

LorisC, Jan 1: I figured out that using side quests may be the better way to go. One Piece characters are unique and most of them have a story to tell, so that's perfect.

1 279

Started by LorisC

Game Idea

Pokémon Resilience

Reino, Dec 31: Hey hello i im an music moderator and an good beta tester i can help you to find bugs and glitches so here is my discord name to PM me @Reintendo0#8799

24 6,339

Started by Urusius

Question

Manipulating Sprites

Luka S.J., Dec 30: Angled or skewed? Angled; yes - a simple `sprite.angle = x` does the trick. Skewed; no - RGSS doesn't support this transformation.

1 340

Started by Gelatina

Game Idea

Pokemon game set in the prehistoric era

JinnnMD, Dec 29: This is my first post here, hello everyone! I'm currently making a fan-game of pokemon that take place in prehistoric era (tribal stuff). I never know making a fan game is so interesting. I'm making the game using RPG Maker with pokemon...

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Started by JinnnMD

Question

Help with custom tilesets

The cool Treecko, Dec 28: I have made a custom tileset, and put all the Os and Xs correctly but when i go on the map with that tileset the player isn't able to move, why? I have put the Os on tiles i want my player to be able to pass.

0 275

Started by The cool Treecko

Question

Unique characters

SpeedyAggron, Dec 27: I'm pretty sure to take that choice. If I have a different question later on, I'll make another thread.

4 397

Started by SpeedyAggron

Question

Help with titles

The cool Treecko, Dec 26: thanks

3 358

Started by The cool Treecko

Question

Newbie questions regarding mapping

GT-Baka, Dec 25: Each tile is 32x32 however most Pokemon tilesets are 16x16 scaled up to 32x32. The best source of tiles is DeviantArt or asking permission from other fan games to use their resources.

1 365

Started by radhalla

Discussion

Just Getting Started - A few questions

Unbayleefable, Dec 24: I think how you approach it depends on what your underlying motivation is. If you just enjoy working on the project, maybe the time you spend on it is a reward in and of itself - and if that's the case, it's not 100% necessary to finish it, as long...

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Started by CyberDrewan

Question

Will Black and white battle graphics look good on an essentials game?

The cool Treecko, Dec 24: Without the other graphics. or will it look like slipping from advanced designs to basic gba?

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Started by The cool Treecko

Question

Add ability to use cut on grass?

Delinquent123, Dec 23: In other mainstream Pokemon games, the player had the ability to use cut on the grass in routes and other areas that you can see in this video. Would this be possible to implement into Pokemon Essentials since most grass consists of autotiles? And...

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Started by Delinquent123

Question

The Next Possible Study

lafnian1990, Dec 23: I think we can work on the logic of the game or the scenario. The main hate of users is directed towards casualness and boring mobo quests. I recommend working on the educational element https://uk.edubirdie.com/thesis-writing of the game or its...

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Started by Adam's IQ

Engine

Pokémon Game Maker X

(2 pages)

Red Imasu, Dec 21: ... (THIS PC IS LIKE TOO OLD FROM THE 80s TO HANDEL THIS)

25 27,972

Started by Barvix

Discussion

I need some deciding to do!

The cool Treecko, Dec 20: thanks for replying

5 458

Started by The cool Treecko

Question

Water splash

The cool Treecko, Dec 20: How do i make the rippling effect in shallow water in pokemon essentials v18.1?

0 406

Started by The cool Treecko

Question

I need some help with gym puzzles in pokemon essentials v18.1!

The cool Treecko, Dec 20: thank you

3 480

Started by The cool Treecko

Game Idea

Pocket Venture (feat. proof of concept)

BrainWave, Dec 20: Got the floor tiles set up, and a damage counter appears when a unit is damaged. I also got the main UI (HP and moves) implemented. Following this post, my next goal is to give it a game loop, like Title > Level Selection >< Gameplay. I also...

7 3,131

Started by BrainWave

Game Idea

Pokemon Revolutions: A Kanto Region Sequel

somekid666, Dec 19: Hey, myself and a few others have decided to tackle a fan game and we decided on attempting to create a Kanto Region sequel. Technically this does exist in the form of the jhoto games but when I mean Kanto sequels I mean a new story (not the same...

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Started by somekid666

Discussion

I made some recolors of gen 1and 2 tiles using the colors of FR/LG. They had success on Reddit, so I tought of posting them here. Also, first post

alep2007, Dec 18: https://preview.redd.it/gyhsun5e2q561.png?width=300&format=png&auto=webp&5d28eb63

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Started by alep2007

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Pokemon Legends

Essentials 1.18.1 - Color text in scripts

Needed help with Pokemon Essentials On rpg maker xp, error message: Warning: Map 5, as mentioned in the map connecting area, was not found.

Untitled

Would this be too hard for a third gym leader?

What did I do wrong?

How could my evil team work?

How to make a good "villain team" base

Need thoughts on game idea

How to fix priority identification in Perspective mode in Pokémon Essentials?

Pokemon essentials 64x64 tiles resolution

Pokemon ABS v.2.5

Is there a way to change a fog / panorama script through an Event?

Random Hidden Ability (Pokemon Essentials 18.1)

Flash (Swf format) intro

Connectivity between two fan-games (or two hacked roms)?

How can I change Pokémon Essentials v18 party screen to pokemon SDK Party Screen?

Pokémon Virtuity

Android Pokémon fan game maker?

pokemon-related tools or rpgmaker xp?

Custom move animations, how?

Evermere Revamp

Is there a anime fan game? (For example, Hunter Hunter, One Piece etc)

Fixing the problems in pokemon battle system

Improved AI

Help me! How do I make sure that every time I enter a map, there is a small percentage of an event happening?

Pokemon Ultimate/ Pokemon Prior

How to make the Roost attack heal the Pokémon through the party, outside the battle system?

How do I check the type of the last move used in the battle?

Disc Changer Compatibility

Merciless Script (Pokemon Essentials v17.2)

One Piece replacement of capture

Pokémon Resilience

Manipulating Sprites

Pokemon game set in the prehistoric era

Help with custom tilesets

Unique characters

Help with titles

Newbie questions regarding mapping

Just Getting Started - A few questions

Will Black and white battle graphics look good on an essentials game?

Add ability to use cut on grass?

The Next Possible Study

Pokémon Game Maker X

I need some deciding to do!

Water splash

I need some help with gym puzzles in pokemon essentials v18.1!

Pocket Venture (feat. proof of concept)

Pokemon Revolutions: A Kanto Region Sequel

I made some recolors of gen 1and 2 tiles using the colors of FR/LG. They had success on Reddit, so I tought of posting them here. Also, first post