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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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Scripts, Tutorials & Tools

Essentials Script Dynamax & Max Raid Battles...

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Pokémon Essentials

Report bugs and errors in...

5 Minutes Ago by Buddershroom

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

Would this be too hard for a third gym leader?

BrainWave, Jan 18: Are there any type-advantaged Pokemon that are specially-oriented? Are they also physically defensive?

3 151

Started by AwesomeToadUltimate

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

5 154

Started by drk090

Question

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

MessiDuvidoso, Jan 15: How to fix priority identification in Perspective mode in Pokémon Essentials?

0 71

Started by MessiDuvidoso

Pokemon ABS v.2.5

भाग्य ज्योति, Jan 14: same here too.

4 1,279

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 56

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 80

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 64

Started by Mr.Paradox

Question

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

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

3 127

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 74

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...

0 249

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 10,390

Started by davidbuddy9

Discussion

How to make a good "villain team" base

chocomiru, Jan 11: My game is going to take place almost entirely inside the villain's base, since it's only going to be a single "episode" of game. But I'm not good at making maps, so maybe I can get some tips from the community! What do you think of when you...

0 118

Started by chocomiru

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.

3 213

Started by ril

Question

Custom move animations, how?

The cool Treecko, Jan 11: Thanks

5 222

Started by The cool Treecko

Game Idea

Evermere Revamp

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

1 120

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

1 134

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...

10 384

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 :(

7 312

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.

3 379

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. ...

1 288

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.

1 375

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.

4 262

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 1,959

Started by SuzuiXii

Question

Merciless Script (Pokemon Essentials v17.2)

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

2 229

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.

1 217

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 6,244

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.

1 264

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...

0 221

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.

0 221

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.

4 319

Started by SpeedyAggron

Question

Help with titles

The cool Treecko, Dec 26: thanks

3 288

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.

1 282

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...

4 446

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?

0 295

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...

0 263

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...

6 961

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 27,701

Started by Barvix

Discussion

I need some deciding to do!

The cool Treecko, Dec 20: thanks for replying

5 376

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?

0 327

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

3 389

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 3,003

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

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.

alep2007, Dec 18: https://preview.redd.it/6fs9re7d2q561.png?width=300&format=png&auto=webp&69124962 https://preview.redd.it/c8q7w14d2q561.png?width=288&format=png&auto=webp&f31209b6 https://preview.redd.it/gyhsun5e2q561.png?width=300&format=png&auto=webp&5d28eb63

0 357

Started by alep2007

Discussion

pokedex entries help

popplio25, Dec 17: anyone else want to? :3

5 1,074

Started by popplio25

Question

Following Pokemon does not work correctly outside of buildings

Citycat17, Dec 16: So I tried Golisopod's script with v18, but I then got this error upon trying to talk to the following Pokemon --------------------------- Pokemon Essentials --------------------------- Exception: NoMethodError Message: undefined method...

4 392

Started by Citycat17

Discussion

Do You Think That This Level Curve is Good?

Seliph, Dec 15: In theory you should be fine. In practice you have to ask yourself the following question: Is a player who refuses to grind (that is they don't grind at all) still able, by using all the resources available to them (exploration, trainer battles,...

2 768

Started by AwesomeToadUltimate

Question

IV/EV in trainers.txt

NettoHikari, Dec 14: Ah, did not know that the wiki page got updated. Also, the page says that "indentation is not necessary". It's still a good idea, of course.

3 475

Started by SebastiaanZ

Having Trouble Coming up With my Fan Game's name

#Not Important, Dec 12: Find an animal like the above and translate it into Latin, then mangle that a bit. It sounds legit.

2 508

Started by AwesomeToadUltimate

What Should I Do?

GT-Baka, Dec 11: Hello AwesomeToadUltimate! Starting your own fan game can be very exciting and overwhelming at the same time. The best advice I think I can give you is don't let the small details stop you from making your game. It can be tempting to imagine your...

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Started by AwesomeToadUltimate

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About the Game Development forum

Would this be too hard for a third gym leader?

Pokemon essentials 64x64 tiles resolution

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

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?

How to make a good "villain team" base

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

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.

pokedex entries help

Following Pokemon does not work correctly outside of buildings

Do You Think That This Level Curve is Good?

IV/EV in trainers.txt

Having Trouble Coming up With my Fan Game's name

What Should I Do?