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Sgt. Custard September 17th, 2008 8:50 AM

Pokémon Kidnapped
 
Hack of: Fire Red
Owner: Alexllew

Introduction

Hi, I'm Alex; most of you probably won't know who I am, but I've been around here quite a long time, and I have become fairly adept at scripting and mapping (though still learning). Although I've had a few minor attempts at "mini-hacks" in the past, this is my first big hack idea.

The idea of this hack is to test out my skills and to improve myself, as well as trying to make a good hack, and as such there will be no "team" as I will be doing pretty much everything (yes I know it'll be slow), but I will have a Requests section where I will ask for help in a specific thing (like sprites for example). However, please check there and don't ask for positions that aren't there. Anyway, here we go:

Storyline

You have lived in an orphanage since you were 11. Now, aged 16, you have come of age and you must leave. You are to stay with someone in the village until a permanent home is found. However, before you leave, Mrs. Orvil, owner of the orphanage gives you a mysterious video. It is your father who explains his involvement with the police and how he thinks he would be dead by the time the video is seen.

However, after you leave, you meet someone from the police who says they know where your father is, and so he gives you a pokémon to help them look for him.

I don't want to give away too much at this point, but suffice to say iit is a long, complex story.
Features

*Takes place in the newly established region of ????, which is made up of two larger islands and a plethora of smaller ones. The southern island is the biggest and has been left nearly untouched with its forests and routes that thrive in the hot, humid climate. The Northern island is somewhat arid in the south and more temperate in the north. It is much more industrialised and cities line the eastern shores. There is also a smaller island further north. This is the mountainous region of ????, which is run by a tyrannical leader who has brought its economy to its knees. You will need to go there on several times during your journey.
*New maps
*Loads of new scripts and events
*Numerous side-quests, including Elite 4
*Guilds you can join each with their own sequence of quests
*There will be new pallets in a future release
*There will be no new tiles, overworlds or sprites in the first release, but MAYBE in a future one.
*All pokémon obtainable including legendaries through special in-game events (none are easy to obtain)

Media

Screenshots

Progress

Mapped
Troplix Town 100%
Route 1 100%

Scripted
Troplix Town 20%
Route 1 10%

Obviously, everything can be changed and improved, so all comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Requests

This section is where I will say if I need anything done, be it sprites, overworlds, beta testing or anything else for that matter. If you want to take up one of this roles, just pm me with proof of work, and I'll see. Obviously you will get full credit, both here and in the game.

*A banner for the hack. No particular pokémon required, just make it in-keeping with the theme of the hack, sort of mysterious and spy-ee-like.
*Front sprite for father (instead of Oak in opening sequence). He should look like a spy, with generally black clothes and a brimmed hat.
*Front and back sprites and overworlds for male and female characters. No particular necessities; they just need to look quite poor. Just use your imagination!

Thanks for your interest!

.com September 17th, 2008 9:31 AM

the idea's pretty good. I'll check back once screenies are up =]

woot woot, first post

bboykev September 17th, 2008 9:39 AM

I like youre story nice done i hope this hack will be something good later on

Good LucK!

Sgt. Custard September 17th, 2008 12:19 PM

4 Attachment(s)
OK, I've got some screenies! :) *a distant cheer arises*

...

Anyway, the first two are in the first town, Troplix Town, the second two are in Route 1.


I'm a bit unsure about how to put pictures in the actual post rather than as attachments... :\

Brushfire September 17th, 2008 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexllew (Post 3946691)
OK, I've got some screenies! :) *a distant cheer arises*

...

Anyway, the first two are in the first town, Troplix Town, the second two are in Route 1.


I'm a bit unsure about how to put pictures in the actual post rather than as attachments... :\

They look pretty nice, is the OW going to be changed?
And, to get Screenshots on a post, first upload it to a photo host like Photobucket, then copy the [IMG] tag one into your post.

Sgt. Custard September 17th, 2008 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faint Brushfire (Post 3946696)
They look pretty nice, is the OW going to be changed

Thanks. Well it probably will be eventually, but the emphasis is currently on mapping and scripting. Once the hack really gets underway, then yes, but for the moment, no.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faint Brushfire (Post 3946696)
And, to get Screenshots on a post, first upload it to a photo host like Photobucket, then copy the [IMG] tag one into your post.

Oh, OK, I'll try that, thanks.

All the other comments are greatly appreciated.

EDIT: Screenies now up properly

.com September 17th, 2008 3:58 PM

like the screenies. i'll look again once more are up. =]

+Sneasel™ September 17th, 2008 4:49 PM

I love the storyline, it seems so kick ass, but I'm not liking the mapping judging from what I see. Maybe it's just because it's the begining, but I don't know...maybe improve them a bit. Tile error in pic #3, wrong ledge tile used.
I can't wait to see some scripting, hope you know how, cuase trust me, getting someone else to scritp for you NEVER works out in the end!
Best of luck, and once again, love the storyline, soooo original and clever!

Sgt. Custard September 17th, 2008 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itman1234 (Post 3947468)
I love the storyline, it seems so kick ass, but I'm not liking the mapping judging from what I see. Maybe it's just because it's the begining, but I don't know...maybe improve them a bit. Tile error in pic #3, wrong ledge tile used.
I can't wait to see some scripting, hope you know how, cuase trust me, getting someone else to scritp for you NEVER works out in the end!
Best of luck, and once again, love the storyline, soooo original and clever!

Yes, I noticed that just after I posted it and the map's been fixed now: I'll re-upload it at some point. I know my mapping isn't great, but I'm improving (I hope) and any suggestions on how to improve would be gladly accepted.
Well I can script fairly well, so I hope to put up some screenshots of them in the next few days. Thanks for all your comments!

Lady Berlitz September 18th, 2008 3:22 AM

I really like the idea of this hack. The storyline is great, and the idea of being in an orphanage is great, too.
I like hacks that are mysterious and there is something to be solved; but too bad they have not lasted long.

I hope you update this hack often. Good luck, alexllew.

bboykev September 18th, 2008 6:15 AM

Heey great hack do u maybe need some extra mapper or a basic scripter? if u want to i can help you if u want

Sgt. Custard September 18th, 2008 7:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernal Contraption (Post 3948420)
I really like the idea of this hack. The storyline is great, and the idea of being in an orphanage is great, too.
I like hacks that are mysterious and there is something to be solved; but too bad they have not lasted long.

I hope you update this hack often. Good luck, alexllew.

Thank you very much. I do hope this hack keeps up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bboykev
Heey great hack do u maybe need some extra mapper or a basic scripter? if u want to i can help you if u want

No, thanks: I'm not looking for anyone at the moment. If you want to help see the requests section of the first post.

Urist McHemlock September 18th, 2008 1:28 PM

i do not like the feeling of this hack because it is too sexual based and i do not like hacks that have that stuff

Sgt. Custard September 18th, 2008 2:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HemlockLegend (Post 3949436)
i do not like the feeling of this hack because it is too sexual based and i do not like hacks that have that stuff

What?! It isn't at all sexual based... In fact I have nothing planned that is remotely sexual. I'm sorry, but don't say things like that which are clearly untrue.

Chibi Robo September 18th, 2008 4:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HemlockLegend (Post 3949436)
i do not like the feeling of this hack because it is too sexual based and i do not like hacks that have that stuff

This is is probaly the only reason hemlockledgend said that is beacause of this tiny little sentence

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexllew (Post 3946346)
I don't want to give away too much at this point, but it is a long, complex story with running themes of betrayal and love (I so wanted to say that... :)

next time read it more carefully....

Sgt. Custard September 18th, 2008 10:34 PM

Well it was meant to be a joke, but if its so offensive to him I'll remove it.

Ripper September 18th, 2008 11:21 PM

You may want to make the orphanage slightly bigger, I mean, it's the size of a house...

You've made a mistake with the roof of the houise as well, it should be red, not that blue

Urist McHemlock September 19th, 2008 2:19 PM

usually kidnappings end up the kidnapper have sex with the other person so i suggest you
1. Change the name
2. Edit the story
3. Let the moderators lock it up

Ripper September 19th, 2008 9:32 PM

Wow that's a bit uncalled for.

Could you give us some examples of your 'side quests'

Sgt. Custard September 19th, 2008 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HemlockLegend (Post 3952124)
usually kidnappings end up the kidnapper have sex with the other person so i suggest you
1. Change the name
2. Edit the story
3. Let the moderators lock it up

I'm sorry, that's completely innappropriate and that doesn't happen. Please either make some constructive comments or go away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripper (Post 3950738)
You may want to make the orphanage slightly bigger, I mean, it's the size of a house...

You've made a mistake with the roof of the houise as well, it should be red, not that blue

Fair enough. It is a bit bigger than the others, but I suppose it should be bigger.

And with the roof, I know it's supposed to be red, but I made it blue to be in keeping with the others in the town. I'll probably switch it at some point and recolour it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripper
Could you give us some examples of your 'side quests'

OK, well I'll put it in a spoiler.

Spoiler:
I have already written a script for a bank where you can keep your money safe from being taken when you white out, but once you have a certain amount of money in there, there is a chance of witnessing a bank robbery and you need to rescue the money as your own money is gone too.

There are also guilds, such as the water guild and the fire guild and if you join one, you cannot join the other, and for each there are a series of quests ranging from simple Find This Item quests to Infiltrate The Other Guild And Steal The Plans quests. Some guilds are friendly to each other, some are hostile, and each has their own headquarters in a city somewhere. I suppose they are a bit similar to the teams in the main games, only there are more of them and you can choose to get involved or not.

Urist McHemlock September 20th, 2008 7:22 AM

even a bank robbery u should call it pokemon CSI version

Sgt. Custard September 20th, 2008 7:29 AM

It's called Pokémon Kidnapped, OK? It's a minor part of the story. I don't know why you're doing this but... stop.

EDIT: New Screenshots of first major event.

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr67/alexllew/HeyKid.png

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr67/alexllew/Huh-1.png

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr67/alexllew/Doyouknow.png

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr67/alexllew/Rescue.png

Banjora Marxvile September 21st, 2008 9:19 AM

Nice idea's! This hack looks awesome! I wish you the best of luck, and next time HemlockLegend posts, report him. He's spamming the thread.

Urist McHemlock September 21st, 2008 11:10 AM

i changed my thoughts. This looks really awesome and sorry for all those bad posts. Also bout team rocket. what is their goal anyways? I will actually join your team. Also the pokemon are they going to have new sprites. Good luck.

Sgt. Custard September 21st, 2008 1:12 PM

Hmmm. Well apology accepted. Team Rocket isn't actually in it, the overworld in the screenshots just hasn't been changed yet. Well if you want to do something for me could you PM me with proof of work? Thanks. The Requests section of the first post has all the things I need done.

Thanks

ChaoticKitten September 26th, 2008 8:49 PM

This looks like a pretty original idea... can't wait to see the finished product


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