Recent content by colonelsalt

Long time no see, everyone! It's great as always to see people still enjoying Rocket Edition. Here's a little good/bad news sandwich update from me on the state of things: Good news #1: I've made a positive career move which leaves me with a lot more spare time to work on making my own games...

It is convenient that moderators get to decide what criticism is too rude or "snarky" to be allowed on the forum when it concerns themselves (for one, I can't recall ever uttering the phrase "it's just a joke, bro"). But lest this post, too, should prove to paint staff in an "unfairly poor...

This is a well-known bug, unfortunately. It has no impact on gameplay, but you won't be able to see your own backsprite after getting promoted. I thought at first this was an emulator issue as well, but have tested it on my GBA (also with an EZ Flash Omega), and the hardware doesn't lie. I...

[Pokéfirered] Remove FRLG item use animation screen The little animation screen that plays when you use an item on a Pokémon in the field (medicine, TM/HM, Rare Candy, evolution stone, berry) may have looked cute when it came out, but right around your 340th time seeing it you'll be reaching...

Time flies when you're locked down, and it appears today marks a year since the "final" release of Rocket Edition. Though this was inadvertently spoiled on Discord recently, I figure this is a good time to officially announce that a complete revamp of the game is in the works! This will feature...

(I like to make games. One of the things I don't is getting involved in arguments and drama. I'm only writing the following to provide context for an update in the main post; if you're here for fun discussion about Rocket Edition, I encourage you to ignore this and skip ahead.) Earlier in this...

For point 2, yes I have considered it and still am. It will have to be re-made from scratch, but it would eliminate the tiny glitches that exist, and add a lot of quality features. You can drop me a PM if you have specific plans in mind. For the first question, no: I always felt like reusable...

Hi all, I've decided to make the source code (i.e. XSE and ASM scripts, and visual/music assets) for Rocket Edition publicly available here: https://github.com/colonelsalt/Rocket-Edition. This repository may not be state of the art in excellent code style or organisation, but should be of help...

Hi all. I've been thrilled to read and watch the responses to the final release over the past couple of months. (Special nod to Azzaman for being a verified early adopter of Beta 1 who has stuck around.) I've read every single reply or DM I've received, and have been happy to do so. If you have...

It seems everything finally comes to an end... I'm thrilled to announce: The full version of Rocket Edition is now available! Downloads Rocket Edition completed version 1.0 Released: April 9th, 2020 Notes: The game ends shortly after the credits roll. Save files from all earlier betas are...

I've been flooded by beta testing requests - thanks a lot to everyone who has offered to help! Need to close applications now, as I'm already struggling to keep up. See you all again Thursday for final release.

Hi all, just dropping by to say that the final version of Rocket Edition will be released 1 week from today, on Thursday 9 April. This means applications for beta testing are officially open. Anyone reading this is welcome to apply, but do read the below instructions first: EDIT: Beta testing...

Hey-ho all (and happy Brexit); thanks very much for your patience as I finish up the final release. Much like just before releasing the last beta, I find myself at odds with Hofstadter's Law. Despite hoarding progress screenshots for fear of spoiling plot developments, you may be happy to find...

Hey all! A little Christmas update as final release nears... Thanks to everyone for your kind words in between updates! I'm not joking when I say they are extremely motivating in getting me to push out the full hack as fast as possible. If you're not signed up for the Rocket Edition Discord...

Thanks so much for pulling this off - this is beyond marvellous, and makes me feel the ROM hacking community is still alive and thriving. The main post mentions "improvements" to JPAN's engine - have graphical glitches related to OW surfing and dynamic backsprite palettes been fixed or adjusted...