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Frostbite September 8th, 2007 11:57 AM

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:: Frostbite presents ::
Pokémon: Azure Horizons
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New friends, new faces, fresh adventure!

Hack of:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/soanevalcke/famepublication/badge-firered.png
Engine: 1635 - Pokémon Fire Red (U)

Story
General plot summary.
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After months of waiting, you finally get your acceptance letter to the regional league. Finally the chance to follow in the footsteps of your brother, a great Pokémon trainer. With goal set, you begin to start your journey as a Pokémon trainer growing with each challenge. Working your way through the ranks and eventually, to the top. However, as soon as your journey begins, you and a companion sees a news broadcast. A disturbance has undergone, strange Pokémon trainers have been going around the region causing havoc. Their goal, however, is out of the ordinary. What it is currently is completely unknown... will it conflict with your own?


Project Overview
Some general information.
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Well this will be my first actual hack that I will actually try to make an effort to work on and eventually finish. My goal is simple - to create an entirely new and fresh Pokemon RPG using the Fire Red engine but still keep the charm of the past Pokemon RPGs. I hope to implement new features (especially D/P features) and graphics, tilesets, etc. I'll make an effort while making this hack and try to create a nice and enjoyable gameplay experience.

Game Features
Check out what the game has in store!
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  • A majority of the 386 ADV gen Pokémon will be obtainable.
  • A new "evil" team.
  • A few features from D/P will be carried over to this game.
  • New TMs.
  • Pokemon sprites from D/P will be carried over and applied to select Pokemon.
  • Completely new and diverse Environments.
  • New Music.
  • Decapitalized items, attacks, area names, etc.

Screenshots & Media
An in-depth look into the actual game itself.
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Spoiler:
Screenshots are being retaken again.
For some screens look throughout the thread.

Video Playlist
(All dates in American format.)

(04/12/08) - Livy Town Pokémon Gym


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Credits
A thanks to the people who made this hack possible!
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Spoiler:
Drayano - Support Banners, Quality Checker, and being an overall honest friend and critic.
Dragonfree - Her Houndoom Sprite!
Fangking Omega, Mateo and Kyledove - Various tiles or tilesets within the hack.
*~*TwiLiTeDaRkRai*~* - Support Banner and overall support.
thethethethe - For his excellent scripting tutorial.


Staff
List of people helping with the creation of the hack.
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»» Frostbite
-Scripting, Mapper, Music Editor, Image Editor, Palette Editor
»» Drayano
-Beta Tester, Quality Checker, Support Graphics


Glitches
Some unwanted oddities that may occur in gameplay.
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Spoiler:
none currently


Downloads
Download and play the game itself here!
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There are no downloads as of yet, check this spot once Beta 1 is released.

Update (2/25/08): I'm hoping to have Beta 1 released by Spring 2008.

johnlycett September 8th, 2007 1:12 PM

this look really good man keep it up!!! yay 1st post
i like the pallete

Nytkoi September 8th, 2007 2:51 PM

Awesome nice job!Cant wait for beta

Alistair September 8th, 2007 3:01 PM

Looking really good so far. The storyline could use a little work, though. It's too boring. Also, I noticed something in your maps. The colors on the edges of the paths have retained their original colrs. You might want to change that.

Thunda September 8th, 2007 3:02 PM

Looks so authentic, I am a Noob to this forum, so I'll just leave it at it is amazingly realistic, picture-wise.

PokeFanatic12698 September 8th, 2007 3:03 PM

Very awesome dude. Hope you dont give up!

Frostbite September 8th, 2007 3:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Дон Пач (Post 2864097)
Looking really good so far. The storyline could use a little work, though. It's too boring. Also, I noticed something in your maps. The colors on the edges of the paths have retained their original colrs. You might want to change that.

Yeah, I haven't fully described the storyline, I'll spoil it once the development goes onward...

As for the palettes I've noticed them, like I said in the first post I'm still in the process in palette editing.


@ other posts above

Thanks so much for the compliments! :)

SerenadeDS September 8th, 2007 4:09 PM

I like the pallet colors! The story seems nice. We shall see. ^^

Good Luck!

Barker September 8th, 2007 5:25 PM

Cool. I've always like the maps you do. The story does sound a little familiar, but honestly, I prefer it over something random and unbelievable. (As far as Pokemon stories go..)

Gold Tom September 8th, 2007 6:40 PM

I'm loving it! Lookin' good. Lots of good hacks around these days...
and this one seems best!

Caina September 9th, 2007 3:14 AM

Nice screenies! I love this hack... Keep it up!

Frostbite September 14th, 2007 4:13 PM

Sorry for the lack of updates.

School is getting on me so I'll only have some free time to work on this hack on the weekend and occasionally weekdays if I get all of my papers done...

Anyways I've finished mapping the Weather Institute!

A few screenshots below



The team has taken over the Weather Institute, it's up to you to stop them! But what are they after?

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No dialog as of yet... I'll start scripting the events pretty soon.

Also disregard the Rocket overworlds, they'll be replaced within the next update.

Mazumia September 15th, 2007 10:05 AM

looks great can't wait to play it. Wonder who the bad guys will be?

Milanor September 16th, 2007 5:51 AM

Realy Nice Palette :shocked:!

Binary September 16th, 2007 7:40 AM

Wow the hacks good.
I like the pallete colours.
Anyways keep it up.

Ooka September 16th, 2007 10:00 AM

Yeah, this looks like it's going to do good.

professor plum September 16th, 2007 10:43 AM

This looks like a promising hack. :]

Can't wait to learn more about it.

Satoshi Sugimori September 16th, 2007 11:13 AM

Wow nice palette..
Looks nice good luck..:)

du1387 September 16th, 2007 11:16 AM

This looks intriguing. Keep it up.

Frostbite September 22nd, 2007 7:04 AM

It seems that I have a problem with the dialog, once it's done it finishes and the textbox disappears giving you no time to read some of the final words. It's happening to all of the signs and people. I'll need to start a new Rom so don't expect some updates in a couple of weeks. :/

Anyways on a lighter note I've finally found out how to affectively palette edit using APE. Besides that I now have the overworlds for the new team. More info on them as updates continue.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/Tundra1.png http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/Thundra2.png

Thanks to wonkaXbar (seriously, this guy had like a million sn's) for the battle sprite.

Binary September 22nd, 2007 7:33 AM

The grunt sprite looks like WOW!!!!
Its really cool..........
Like to see more

Frostbite September 22nd, 2007 8:05 AM

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Ice Lightning September 22nd, 2007 3:06 PM

looks good, hope ya continue with it, but in that screen shot, why dose it show that the hero has no pokemon?

SerenadeDS September 22nd, 2007 3:18 PM

This hack is starting to look good! The Tundra Grunt is sweet. I like the sprite and OWs.

This is looking great Frostbite! Great Job & Good Luck!

Lady Berlitz September 23rd, 2007 4:01 PM

The tiles are very nice.
They add an essence of Ruby into the hack.

Anyways, keep it up!

Frostbite September 28th, 2007 1:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice Lightning (Post 2916513)
but in that screen shot, why dose it show that the hero has no pokemon?

I just warped to the area in the beginning of the game, I just talked and battled with him for the sake of the screenshot. :p

Well it seems like it's been a while since I've last updated. I'm back working on this hack again, schoolwork aside. You may notice that I've updated the format of the presentation post and remade the entire story. I'm currently starting to re-map most areas onto a fresh rom. Strangely enough I've started with the town where you get your second badge.

Welcome to Scarlet Town!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/s1-1.png
What's that Cubone doing there?

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/s2-1.png
Stading outside a Plant Shop

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/s3-1.png
So many people...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/s4-1.png
Standing outside the gym, seems to be up high.

Scarlet town is a small town. Pretty much nothing to do there other than to get your second badge and getting the Sprayduck. Why would you need a Sprayduck? Certainly there aren't any berry trees that you can water so why do you need it? Find out in the next update!

Well that's pretty much it. Anyways I'm almost done with spriting the hero overworld, expect him to be in the next update.

pokemon1.0 September 28th, 2007 2:02 PM

great hack and nice screenies

Alistair September 28th, 2007 2:06 PM

Scarlet Town looks very nice. The mountain mapping is very well done. I wonder what the Sprayduck is for...

I did find an error, though. Look at the red circle.
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8499/error1an8.png
There is an extra level on that part of the mountain.

destinedjagold September 28th, 2007 3:14 PM

Sharp eyes... Nice... I too see some tile errors on the right side of the mountain...

There's a little green patches on them...

Best of luck with this hack!

Frostbite September 28th, 2007 5:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Дон Пач (Post 2938445)
Scarlet Town looks very nice. The mountain mapping is very well done. I wonder what the Sprayduck is for...

I did find an error, though. Look at the red circle.
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8499/error1an8.png
There is an extra level on that part of the mountain.

Thanks for pointing that out (and the compliment!)

It's fixed now:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/fixed.png
What happened to Red?

Quote:

Originally Posted by destinedjagold (Post 2938699)
I too see some tile errors on the right side of the mountain...

There's a little green patches on them...

Those are trees. ;>>

Dark tyranitar September 28th, 2007 8:29 PM

hack vee enough good, to improve it you can, good trowels: D

Frostbite September 30th, 2007 5:38 PM

A few more now....

Some screenshots of the route below Scarlet (aka Eastern Zephyr).

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/a1.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/a2.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/a3.png
hmm?

I'm not at all content with the mapping of the route, I just might re-map the whole thing eventually....

That's it for now.

johnlycett September 30th, 2007 5:41 PM

Wow nice screens, i like those holes :P

Alistair September 30th, 2007 7:21 PM

Looks very good. Now I think I know what the Sprayduck is for.

Anyway, I did notice one tiny error (Sorry, but if I don't point it out, it will bug me forever :P). See, in the screenshot, the tree top that has a circle around it is not the overlapping one, like it is supposed to be.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8738/errrtq5.png

♠εx October 1st, 2007 2:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frostbite (Post 2939219)
Thanks for pointing that out (and the compliment!)

It's fixed now:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/fixed.png
What happened to Red?


Those are trees. ;>>

Lol, what did happen to red? x].

I like the palettes, it all matches. The mapping is done well, this hack is going well.

Frostbite October 7th, 2007 6:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZaneZalen (Post 2959367)
Tis looks awesome so far, and what do you mean by your own badge....Wait don't tell me....okay do tell me!....never mind don't....ummm.....*plans to make a army of Typhlosions*o.o

...wtf? Thanks for spamming. :/


Anyways a few more screenshots of the previous route. (I said I'd revamp it, didn't I?)
Compare with the previous ones...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/news1.png
Entrance.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/news2.png
Lamp posts!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/news3.png
Trainers and a hole in the ground.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/seaside.png
The Seaside Cottages.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/sc4.png
Standing outside Gale Port.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/sc5.png
Walking in grass.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/sc6.png
That damn tree!!

Well that's pretty much it for the screenshots so far. In the next update (which won't be anytime soon), expect to see some scripts and in-battle screens.

Some recaps on the events so far, look at your own risk.

Spoiler:
So far in the hack the main events are the Weather Institution and some other event that will be right after solving the tree problem. (expect to have a short rendezvous with a guy named Jymi). You'll need the Cut HM after this point in order to progress further into the game. Good luck finding it, I have it well hidden inside the route. :p


Pretty much it, for now!

Hedgehogger October 8th, 2007 12:55 PM

Lol, the second Azure hack!

This one looks pretty good. The new palettes are good, and I like the story and mapping as well. Nice job with getting in tiles like the lamppost. I'm keeping an eye on this hack. :D

blueray November 2nd, 2007 6:20 PM

this looks and souns kl plz dont give up

Frostbite November 4th, 2007 11:26 AM

Well it's been a while since I last updated.

I've put this hack on hold but I'm working on it again.

I'd all like to welcome you to Galena City. It's the gateway to the southern part of the region and also a major trading port along with boat transportation.



Boat Transportation
You may get the ability to fly after getting the 3rd badge but it will be a while until you actually find the HM. Meanwhile, you have to depend on boat transportation to get to certain areas of the game. They'll be ports located all around the region, some in routes, towns, and cities. I'm currently creating a complex web of regional travel that are exclusive to these boats. So, they'll be a great way of getting around more quickly and efficiently! Note that there will be areas that you can only get to using boats!!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/gl2.png

That's pretty much it for now.

Here is an in-battle screen, I've changed the text.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/gl6.png

Cheers!

johnlycett November 4th, 2007 3:09 PM

Welldone the town looks so peaceful and lovely :) it's a mini island

sainsaw November 5th, 2007 1:11 PM

Nice, I find it great how you use the boats.

Frostbite November 10th, 2007 2:00 PM

Well I finally got some scripting down. I've started with the Eevee event in the starter town.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/sc1.png http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/sc2.png http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/sc3.png

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh91PQYcXtE

Well, if you didn't know by now, Eevee is the official starter Pokemon.

Well that's pretty much up for this update!

Gilgameish November 11th, 2007 7:48 AM

this looks really nice, not sure about the story though but keep it up!

Chikase Fortala November 11th, 2007 8:06 AM

This is looking to be a really good hack. Kepp up the good work. I love the mapping

Twinx November 11th, 2007 5:58 PM

Love this hack, tiles are great and love the hero sprite, but why did you change the hero back to red in the last update? Not happy with the one you had? I thought it was really good though. Can't wait until you change the trees hehehe.

I really don't think this hack is getting all the attention it deserves... hmmmm
Just one question

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frostbite (Post 3048538)

Here is an in-battle screen, I've changed the text.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/gl6.png

Cool idea, however this would appear when challenging a gym leader right? That would sound kinda weird don't you think? But it's cool if your okay with it I guess.

Anyway good with this hack and with your school work, of course! hehe

Geeked November 11th, 2007 7:29 PM

So far so good! keep up the good work, i look forward to playing this in the future.

Frostbite November 12th, 2007 8:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkkchildd (Post 3072633)
Love this hack, tiles are great and love the hero sprite, but why did you change the hero back to red in the last update? Not happy with the one you had? I thought it was really good though.

Since those screens, I've restarted with a new rom. Since I restarted all of the OWs and such are left over on the other rom. Don't worry, I plan on bringing him back once I have the time to resprite OWs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkkchildd (Post 3072633)
Cool idea, however this would appear when challenging a gym leader right? That would sound kinda weird don't you think? But it's cool if your okay with it I guess.

I already have that sorted out. I've already modified the leader's title to something different so it won't look so strange. :]

Getting on the hack -

There aren't updates yet, I'll be sure to make sure to do so in the future. I'm currently mapping and re-mapping the areas up to the goal point in beta 1. After that is scripting and such. Nothing much new at the moment though.

Well I'd like to thank everyone above who complimented and for their support this hack. You make me feel that my work is worthwhile. ^^

WindBlows November 12th, 2007 8:57 AM

Hey, awesome hack I love it!

I love the palletes, all!


Any support you need, I'll be very happy to help you!

Anyways I made a banner:

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9694/azurehrizonqa2.png

Here is the cde if you wanna support this hack!
Code:

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9694/azurehrizonqa2.png



Frostbite November 12th, 2007 9:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *~*TwiLiTeDaRkRai*~* (Post 3074416)
Hey, awesome hack I love it!

I love the palletes, all!


Any support you need, I'll be very happy to help you!

Anyways I made a banner:

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9694/azurehrizonqa2.png

Here is the cde if you wanna support this hack!
Code:

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9694/azurehrizonqa2.png



Thanks so much, I appreciate it lots! :D

I'll be sure to put up the code on the first post ASAP.

Again, thanks! ^^

loitraitim November 12th, 2007 5:24 PM

No screen shot >.<

Quote:

ERROR 404 NOT FOUND
Please insert sccreensorts!!

FullmetalxFangirl November 12th, 2007 10:39 PM



The game looks great so far. Your plot does seem a little... wishy-washy, though? It's quite cliched - pretty much the same thing has been going for all previous generations. Don't get me wrong, I love Team Rocket and Co - it wouldn't be pokemon without its dastardly villains - but maybe put in an extra twist or two just to make it a little more unique...?

Just a humble suggestion. =]

I'm keen to play.


Νιτραμ November 14th, 2007 3:59 AM

The game looks very nice. Not an ordinary hack, but still looks very pretty. The towns seem to be nice places to live in :) Good luck :)

Frostbite November 21st, 2007 2:57 PM

I'm glad that everyone is liking the hack so far.

Not much progress as of yet. I've done more mapping and things like that. I'll be on vacation next week (stating Wednesday) so I should be able to get loads of stuff done by then.
Strangely, I've been focusing on small things.



hah!


The wonders of boat transportation.

This is located in an island way up north.... there will be more ice areas with a city along the island. The whole area in general houses one of the most important events in the game.
I don't want to give away much. :P

brr.

~!Fuddmeyer!~ November 21st, 2007 7:42 PM

Nice hack, it looks really great! I like your attention to details.

plau November 23rd, 2007 6:49 AM

the snowing is great... how do you actually do it?

PlatinumDawnFtw December 2nd, 2007 10:37 AM

I really like the maps. They are very detailed. Keep it up!

Johnny3 December 2nd, 2007 4:54 PM

Yeah, it does look very good, at least it looks realistic.
good work

Ripper December 2nd, 2007 10:17 PM

Do you need any help with mapping? I'm quite good at it and icould send you some of my past creations.

just1n December 3rd, 2007 8:28 AM

I love this hack :D, it's great. Keep up the good work
Also, I think i found a typing error in the evee event. Professor Oak says: 'Here are 5 pokéalls (forgot the 'B')They are also essential to your......'

Virtual Chatot December 3rd, 2007 1:49 PM

Yummy, I Loved the most recent Screenies!

Keep this hack up

Frostbite December 4th, 2007 5:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNA (Post 3139957)
Do you need any help with mapping? I'm quite good at it and icould send you some of my past creations.

I'm pretty fine in the department of mapping, I'm sure that I don't need any help. Thanks for the offer, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by just1n (Post 3140390)
I love this hack :D, it's great. Keep up the good work
Also, I think i found a typing error in the evee event. Professor Oak says: 'Here are 5 pokéalls (forgot the 'B')They are also essential to your......'

Thanks for noticing that, I'll be sure to edit the script ASAP. I really need to pay more attention to spelling. :s

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virtual Chatot (Post 3140858)
Yummy, I Loved the most recent Screenies!

Keep this hack up

Thanks!

Also, thanks to the people who complemented above, I appreciate it.

Well more on the hack, I've restarted like the majority of us. :s I found out to repoint into free space in the rom since that was my most major problems there. I've gotten some mapping down again and I'm planning down some scripts for the starting town. I'm also finding out some behavior bytes for tiles in FR and it's tedious but very rewarding. I feel like I'm going at a slow pace but it seems like the best way to prevent glitches and the number one defense against restarting.

I feel like (when posting screenshots) I've been focusing on other things than the main storyline and scripting... soooo I'll be focusing on those two things a little more from now on. In the meantime.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/greenwood1.png

:)

Duncan McNeil December 4th, 2007 6:08 PM

Very nice. The mapping is good, and the story seemes to be pretty good as well. I'm looking forward to playing this one!

Virtual Chatot December 4th, 2007 6:15 PM

*evil smirk appears*

I...Love the screenshot

Antwhan December 4th, 2007 6:50 PM

i concur, awesome house....i so would love to have that......

*licks lips*

now i'm interested in this a LOT more, lol

destinedjagold December 4th, 2007 9:51 PM

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! yeah!

lovely screenies! it seems like your doing great, so keep it up!

Wishing for the best! ;)

...DJG...

Satoshi Sugimori December 5th, 2007 8:06 AM

it's going great with this hack can't wait for new screens..:D
I espacially like the town from the last screens (from page 2) looks very peacefull and relaxing..:)

Binary December 5th, 2007 8:43 AM

The palletes of the hack look really good..from the snow to the grass the palletes look absolutely awesome! I hope you the best on this

~Celebi

Frostbite December 15th, 2007 10:27 AM

Hey! It's been a while I last updated...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/shoes1.png http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/shoes2.png

Screenshots of the Running Shoes event.
You'll receive the running shoes as a parting gift from your brother. I really can't stand walking in the ADV games so I decided that you can get them as soon as you walk down the stairs. :]

Progress has been going on steadily. I got the hang of replacing music tracks (successfully). Expect to hear loads of R/S/E music and a couple of new tracks as well!

More scripts and events in the next update!

Involuntary Twitch December 15th, 2007 11:03 AM

Haha, it's the Zephyr region. xD

Aside from the, uh, mildly cliché plot which people have already pointed out, this hack looks excellent. :3 Nice smooth pallettes, and excellent mapping. Not to mention nice presentation. However. Keep in mind that gameplay is always preferable to graphics, and that no matter how truly excellent your scenery is, if it's a bland plot than it's a bland game. Since it's before beta 1, there might still be time to add to your plot. Make your characters interesting, your villains evil but motivated, your world convincing. You want to impress people with screenshots? Very well, keep your game the way it is. You want to impress people with a game? Make your game worth their while.

I'll be watching this game's progress. :3 Keep up the good work. ^^

Frostbite December 15th, 2007 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZephyrPlusle (Post 3171458)
Haha, it's the Zephyr region. xD

Aside from the, uh, mildly cliché plot which people have already pointed out, this hack looks excellent. :3 Nice smooth pallettes, and excellent mapping. Not to mention nice presentation. However. Keep in mind that gameplay is always preferable to graphics, and that no matter how truly excellent your scenery is, if it's a bland plot than it's a bland game. Since it's before beta 1, there might still be time to add to your plot. Make your characters interesting, your villains evil but motivated, your world convincing. You want to impress people with screenshots? Very well, keep your game the way it is. You want to impress people with a game? Make your game worth their while.

I'll be watching this game's progress. :3 Keep up the good work. ^^

Yeah, I'm going to change the plot whenever I get the time to (I already have a few ideas in mind already).

I'm trying my best to make this hack equally satisfying in gameplay and in graphics (although I do know that gameplay is always more important.) I'm pretty much done focusing on the graphics and now moving on and focusing more on the gameplay (scripts, etc). I'm going to incorporate as much scripts and features as I can to satisfy the player's thirst for gameplay but at the same time give them a little eye candy as well.

To be honest, at the sate that the hack is in right now, I can honestly say that it has nothing redeeming besides the graphics and such. But, now that I pretty much prepared the icing, I'm able to focus on going for the entire cake now. Again, I'll make sure to incorporate a good chunk of gameplay and features and make this hack the best I can with my current ability.

Thanks for the comment. :)

Frostbite December 22nd, 2007 4:56 PM

Progress has been going on steadily agian~

More screens.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/bg.png

Some palette editing to match the game's theme

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/guilles.png http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/gordians.png

Sign edits, colors taken from the D/P description signs

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/brendan.png

Hmm?



Think you'll have access to the league so early in the game? Don't be so vague!



Show your support for the hack with these trendy banners! Support banners made by yours truly! :)
*Will be added to the first post


Pretty much it for now. Just started vacation so I'll have more time to work on the hack. Expect more progress pretty soon!

LastHand December 22nd, 2007 9:59 PM

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/gordians.png

You got an item on the ground dot two spots up from the sign. Is that supposed to be there? I love the hack. Good work. Keep it up.

destinedjagold December 22nd, 2007 10:51 PM

sharp eyes. ;)

lovely changes! hoping to see more stuff! good luck~

Frostbite December 29th, 2007 6:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LastHand (Post 3190120)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/gordians.png

You got an item on the ground dot two spots up from the sign. Is that supposed to be there? I love the hack. Good work. Keep it up.

If you've ever played the original FR/LG games you should recognize those as berry patches.

Yes, those are supposed to be there.

Thanks for the compliments. ;)

---

Busy, busy!

I've been working on scripts for the past few days.

Screenshots of a few events early in the game...



Enjoy!

destinedjagold December 29th, 2007 7:09 PM

Yuck! That thief will be dead if I'll catch him! xD

Nice screenies! And what a lovely new event!
Will be looking forward for more updates!
Wishing for the best of luck~

ryanycg December 29th, 2007 7:26 PM

the hack looks good i cant wait for a beta.

well dont give up,good luck on your Hack.


ShineGreymΘn December 29th, 2007 7:37 PM

Cool!:cool::cool:Good luck!:DNice hack!I love it!:laugh::laugh:

litium December 29th, 2007 8:44 PM

Awesome, i'm so totally supporting this

Lady Berlitz January 13th, 2008 10:24 AM

Hmm... so there are two heroes?
Or did you just not edit the first few screenshots and then add some new screenshots that had the new hero?

Well, it looks great. Keep it up!

Frostbite January 13th, 2008 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsMaS (Post 3245873)
Hmm... so there are two heroes?
Or did you just not edit the first few screenshots and then add some new screenshots that had the new hero?

Well, it looks great. Keep it up!

There is only one male hero, the one with the black hair is the one that will be in the game. The other one is an outdated one, so don't worry about it.

---

Well it's been a while since I last updated - don't worry, I've been working on this hack the entire time. I've started out on a fresh slate, again... this time I started out doing all kinds of things first. Once I was done with them I could get them out of the way. Since I started out again, the hero's overworld will be Red again (since I didn't get to OW editing yet...)

Anyways some images of many changes in the game.



Enjoy!

+Sneasel™ January 13th, 2008 12:34 PM

Nice.
I don't really care about the text box or the sign, (you still did a good job though) but i hate it when the items and attacks are capatilized. It feels so much better when they are lowercase, nice job!
Good luck!

Drayano January 13th, 2008 6:03 PM

Like I said on MSN, the text looks a lot neater now. Good job :o

kebbles January 13th, 2008 6:08 PM

This game looks good as!
I really like the tileset!
Can't wait for a BETA.

Tyrantrum January 17th, 2008 9:22 PM

You did do an awesome job, frostbite.
any news on the game yet?...

hibryd January 20th, 2008 7:24 PM

Very nice looking! Can't wait to play!

Frostbite February 24th, 2008 12:27 PM

Hey guys! It's been a while since I've last updated (more than a month) and I do apologize for that. I just wasn't it the mood to hack for a couple of weeks but, during that little break I have been doing some work. Progress on the hack has been going on steadily, more areas have been created. I hope to get the first beta released by spring of this year. Anyways, I do have a TON of screens for you guys.

Spoiler:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/martguy.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/gaurd.png

Looks like you can't go to certain places before you complete that little Thief event.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/pidgeot.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/morphic1.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/morphic2.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/morphic3.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/larvitar.png

Morphic Cavern... don't worry, it will be a pain to get through

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/cdothat.png

What is this?! Just when I was about to exit!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/vistasign.png

Finally, we're out... directions, directions.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/crosschop.png

Some TMs have been changed, have a sharp eye for them!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/oran.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/treststop.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/Azurecitylimits.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/guy1.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/guy2.png

Some interface, nothing special...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/Wingull.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/machop1.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/machop2.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/machop3.png

More decapitalization, whoo. (ignore masterball icon)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/headbutt.png

Headbutt trees are back!


Enjoy!

Aquila February 24th, 2008 5:09 PM

Nice screens.. Look forwrd to see some progress.. Just a question. Will you eventually meet your brother for a battle?

Luck February 24th, 2008 5:11 PM

Shouldn't the team tundra sprites look more winterish?
Not like an eskimo or anything but i don't think people would wear t-shirts in the tundra.
And you screwed up on the ledge in one of the new pics.
There are 4 mountain ledges and only one top mountain ledge tile.

Frostbite February 25th, 2008 2:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquila (Post 3368346)
Nice screens.. Look forwrd to see some progress.. Just a question. Will you eventually meet your brother for a battle?

I have some plans regarding the protagonist's brother... I don't want to reveal much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIN (Post 3368350)
Shouldn't the team tundra sprites look more winterish?
Not like an eskimo or anything but i don't think people would wear t-shirts in the tundra.
And you screwed up on the ledge in one of the new pics.
There are 4 mountain ledges and only one top mountain ledge tile.

I really don't know, I may change the uniforms later on if I feel like it. Trainer sprites are not a priority for me at the moment.

No, the ledges are not screwed up, that's just how it is and I thought it looked fine. I'll get to fixing that later.

BlackRainbow* February 26th, 2008 2:23 AM

Woah nice new screens. But i don't realy like Headbutt trees tiles. Can't wait for beta

Sarcastic Prince March 13th, 2008 8:11 PM

Are there any updates, Frostbite? The thread is very quiet.....

Frostbite March 17th, 2008 6:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prince112 (Post 3400401)
Are there any updates, Frostbite? The thread is very quiet.....

Err, there isn't anything much going on.

Currently I'm finishing up mapping areas in Beta 1 (3 more to go) and then going to focus on more scripting. If anyone hasn't noticed yet, I'm hoping to have Beta 1 released sometime in Spring (which is sometime soon) of this year, so keep your fingers crossed.

Also I was sick of bothering with the palettes so I've reverted to default FR/LG tree colors with Emerald colored grass.

I'm also thinking of adding a few features revolving around collecting certain items. It'll be kinda of a rewards system or something like that. Unfortunately I don't think that the said features will appear in Beta 1. I really don't want to reveal much... yet.

Note that some screenshots may be broken, I moved them around in my Photobucket account. I'll get to restoring them later.

wolverfrog March 19th, 2008 2:10 AM

looks nice. it would be cool if you could change the hero/heroine sprite to something different. there are so many hacks with plain fr/lg sprites on, make yours unique and change it! good luck with the hack.

Sarcastic Prince March 19th, 2008 4:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolverfrog (Post 3412857)
looks nice. it would be cool if you could change the hero/heroine sprite to something different. there are so many hacks with plain fr/lg sprites on, make yours unique and change it! good luck with the hack.

Hero's sprite has been already changed. Please look at the screenshots before posting.

Frostbite March 27th, 2008 4:48 PM

Great news! I've finished mapping all of the areas that will appear in Beta 1. I've started on scripting a while ago, I already have some few scripts done. I plan to release Beta 1 soon. An example of some of the scripts.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/cafe1.png http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c292/Polar_Spirit/cafe2.png

It's the Coastline Café!

It's a café similar to the one in D/P. Unfortunately, this area wont be in Beta 1 but shows some of the various scripts done.

That's all for now.

Frostbite April 12th, 2008 2:27 PM

Well it's been a while since I last updated.

A video for anyone who is interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpVIgttNS1c


TB Pro April 13th, 2008 11:20 AM

Hey! Frostbite! That video was very nice;) This hack is very nice;) I can't believe nobody has posted here in so long! I just want you to know that I support you. You have inspired me to hack even when there is no feedback. This all looks amazing! BOL!

Superjub April 13th, 2008 12:42 PM

Nice gym!
Anyway, keep up the good work ;)

Art April 13th, 2008 8:05 PM

Hmm... I don't have much to say other than it looks good. Can't wait for a playable version. :)

bazzaroony April 14th, 2008 1:37 AM

wow
 
wow dude this look pretty impressive especialy the tiles, the story line is nice!


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